• @eclipse
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    710 months ago

    I realise the US uses FPTP, but can someone explain to me why this comment is being downvoted? I’d think participating in the democratic process would be considered a good thing regardless.

    • @Cryophilia
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      410 months ago

      It’s not as bad as refusing to participate, or voting for the downfall of democracy, but I don’t think it crosses into the threshold of “good”. Just “useless”.

      • @eclipse
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        110 months ago

        Legitimate question: is there no benefit to voting for a party if they won’t win?

        Do they get any future election funding or… anything?

        • @Cryophilia
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          210 months ago

          If a third party gets at least 5% of the vote, they get a small amount of the official presidential campaign funds.

    • Jolteon
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      210 months ago

      Despite what most people say, the only want you to vote if you’re voting for the person they support.