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Move the Overton Window (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[-] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

no, they are earning votes the Democrats can't.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

And exactly what good are those votes doing if the Greens can't win any elections?

The point of running isn't to make nice speeches, it's to get elected and make real changes.

Again, what is the point if you never win?

[-] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

the prohibition party never won, but they got a constitutional amendment.

the point is building a movement and demonstrating power.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

Quick search shows that the Prohibition Party was established in 1868 and Prohibition was enacted in 1919. About 50 years later.

Greens were established in 2001. I guess that means you're willing to wait another 25 years for any substantive change.

Also, it's pretty funny that you can pay attention to the Prohibition Party and ignore the idea of vote splitting.

[-] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

the fact you need to search indicates you may not be qualified to be having this discussion.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

You get funnier and funnier. I literally lol'd that one.

[-] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

if you don't know about the most successful third party in America that never won an election, you should probably not be the one teaching about third parties

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

This from the guy who needed 'splitting the vote explained'

You just keep getting funnier and funnier.

btw, uproarious laughter isn't considered a sign of petulance. It means 'sulky'

[-] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

This from the guy who needed ‘splitting the vote explained’

just because you insisted on linking your favorite think tank doesn't mean anyone needed to see it.

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago
[-] nsrxn@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 1 year ago

correcting your assumptions is generosity, not petulance

[-] Dagwood222@lemm.ee 0 points 1 year ago

Sure, keep telling yourself whatever you need to.

You're a very smart person and a skilled debater; you have made a lot of people rethink their old ideas.

You are talented and well-respected in your community.

Need any more affirmations?

After all the laughter you've given me, I feel like giving something back.

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