• Socialist BerserkerOP
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    That comparison is flawed.

    Third-party voters often push for more comprehensive protections for women, immigrants, and democracy than the major parties offer, which is why they refuse to settle for the “bare minimum.”

    Voting third-party is about advocating for the policies that truly address these issues, not just accepting the status quo.

    Dude, I get it. You’re mad that I’m not voting for your candidate. That’s ok. Not everyone has the same opinions as you. And that’s ok.

    You get to vote for who you want. And I get to vote for who I want. Welcome to democracy.

    • @FlowVoid
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      224 days ago

      Criticizing the status quo or otherwise giving your opinion is not the bare minimum. The bare minimum is action towards change. A third party vote cannot change anything, so it is not the bare minimum.

      I’m not mad at all. I said you have the right to vote as you please and I meant it.

      This is a democracy, as you pointed out. But in a democracy, I also have the right to critique your choices and explain why mine are superior.

      • Socialist BerserkerOP
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        But in a democracy, I also have the right to critique your choices and explain why mine are superior.

        Absolutely. And vice versa.

        • @FlowVoid
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          224 days ago

          That’s right. You’re not mad either, right?

          Anyway, I don’t find your case for third party voting to be persuasive. Maybe that’s why the vast majority Americans think voting third party is an inferior choice.

          • Socialist BerserkerOP
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            That’s right. You’re not mad either, right?

            I’m not mad at all.

            Anyway, I don’t find your case for third party voting to be persuasive. Maybe that’s why the vast majority Americans think voting third party is an inferior choice.

            I’m not trying to persuade you or anyone else; I’m simply stating why I’m voting third party.

            The opinions of the majority don’t influence my reasoning—I’m voting based on my personal values.

            About half of the country won’t be voting for Democrats either, and that’s just a side effect of democracy.

            People have the right to choose the candidate who best represents their views, regardless of popular opinion.

            • @FlowVoid
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              24 days ago

              It’s true. Half the country isn’t going to protect women’s rights. The half you’re in.

              Anyway I’m not worried. My half will win without you.

              • Socialist BerserkerOP
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                The half you’re in.

                Not true at all. I have been fighting to protect women’s rights longer than you have been alive, friend.

                Anyway I’m not worried. My half will win without you.

                Good, then no reason to be upset then. So we can totally be friends now! :)

                • @FlowVoid
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                  324 days ago

                  I have been fighting to protect women’s rights longer than you have been alive, friend.

                  Doubtful. I’m pretty old.

                  But regardless of what you’ve done in the past, you now find yourself in the half that will not protect women’s rights.

                  No reason to be upset then. So we can totally be friends now!

                  Of course.

                  • Socialist BerserkerOP
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                    -624 days ago

                    Doubtful. I’m pretty old.

                    Betcha I’m still older. But at least it’s nice to meet another grandfather on here!

                    you now find yourself in the half that will not protect women’s rights.

                    Not true.