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Donald Trump Does Not Get Post-Shooting Poll Boost
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My take on the down votes is that it is dangerous to spread ideas about voting third party in a democracy with an election system that mechanically only supports two parties.
Even if you're in a "safe" state, people from states that are more in the margins may hear the sentiment and want to participate out of principle. It makes the opposition more likely to win.
If we want the Democrats to win in the end, it's safer to be pushing for engagement on all fronts. That's what the Republicans are doing and they can actually be trusted to vote.
Even after understanding, you head right back to the bullshit they feed us.
I don't give a flying fuck about Democrats. I want me and the vast majority of Americans to win.
I think you are misunderstanding how the election system works. It is the Democrats vs Republicans and nothing else until a third party can get big enough to overtake one of the two and then it's still just two major parties.
Save your energy for reforming the election system and then advocate for what you want. We have to be realistic here.
You're entrenched in a false dichotomy seeking bandwagon validation. I won't give it to you for your own good.
I hope you are happy helping the Republicans win
My vote for President has no impact on the outcome.