• Communist@lemmy.frozeninferno.xyz
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    3 hours ago

    it’s not worth it until first past the post is removed.

    Until then it’s mathematically impossible for a third party candidate to win. Focus your energy instead on removing first past the post, then you have a chance

    • Gurei@sh.itjust.works
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      2 hours ago

      The only time I went third party it wasn’t to win. It was because I saw it as two main candudates so shirty that there was a good chance for third party to snag more voters than usual, possibly enough to gain slightly better recognition in the future.

      The monkey’s paw curled.

      We got Trump. The recognition came as irrational blame for Trump.

      I won’t make the same mistake of voting for someone I think would do the best job. Now it’s merely an effort to keep the worst viable candidate out.