• Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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    -123 months ago

    I’m not disagreeing with you, but instead of worrying about “spoiler” votes, they could focus on having strong enough candidates that don’t need to fear third-party competition.

    • @FlowVoid
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      They can focus on both at the same time.

      In an election, every little advantage counts for the same reason that every vote counts.

      • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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        -103 months ago

        Maybe the margins wouldn’t be so thin if they had strong enough candidates though. Many people, myself included, vote based on who best matches our values.

        And for me, and many others, that’s a third party.

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          You’re assuming that only one side knows how to find strong candidates.

          If both sides have strong candidates, then you would expect thin margins. And “strong” doesn’t mean “maximally appeals to you”. It means “appeals, at least a little, to the maximum number of voters”.

          You can of course vote for whoever you want. But 30+ years ago third party candidates could get 5% or even 15% of the vote. Since 2000, a third party candidate has only gotten over 2% once (2016). That suggests major party candidates have gotten stronger over the years.

          • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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            -93 months ago

            But none of that means we all have to vote for the major candidates or vote out of fear of who MIGHT win.

            I am not concerned about “spoiling” any election. I vote for who I want, based on my values. And right now, that’s third party.

            • @FlowVoid
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              23 months ago

              Again, you are free to vote for whoever you want.

              But if you announce that you’re not concerned about a Trump victory, then the rest of us are free to judge you for it.

              • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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                -103 months ago

                But if you announce that you’re not concerned about a Trump victory, then the rest of us are free to judge you for it.

                Friend, I’ve been judged for voting third party ever since I joined Lemmy.

                Honestly, many of the hateful remarks I’ve received have only strengthened my resolve that I’m doing the right thing by not voting for the Democratic Party.

                • @FlowVoid
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                  33 months ago

                  I harbor no hate. I just question your judgment

                  • Socialist Mormon SatanistOP
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                    I just question your judgment

                    And that’s fine. Not everyone agrees with you and your views either.

                    In fact, almost half of the country won’t be voting for your candidate. That’s what democracy is.