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Libertarian presidential nominee says major parties treat voters like dupes
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Hillary didn't and it cost her the election. Any reasonable, well-informed person should have voted against Trump, and she acted as if that applied to most voters.
If voters were well informed, the GOP wouldn't exist. The two parties would be progressives and liberals. Treating voters as a rational group is, in itself, irrational.
This Lemmy community explores and respects diverse viewpoints. I wouldn't advocate that the GOP shouldn't exist. Just as I wouldn't advocate that the DNC shouldn't exist.
And I believe 3rd parties are good for a healthy society.
The counterpoint to progressive action is moderation. The GOP do not represent useful ideas to a happy populous. They rely on lies and a skewed perception of reality. I don't respect a party whose core values are harming others, and I live in a red state so I live through that every day.
I accept and respect various diverse viewpoints on how to best serve the country, including actual libertarian values. I would be more than happy if Joe Manchin was a typical opposing argument to progressive ideals.
In YOUR opinion (and mine!). Almost half of the country disagrees with you though.
I respect people's right to vote for any one they want to vote for, even if it's a Republican.
Well yeah, I don't disagree with the legal right to vote for a candidate that wants to hurt people.
I still think the GOP only exists due to ignorance. And I won't respect their values.
That's YOUR opinion. Many others don't agree with you. That's what I am saying.
I'm confused. You're saying that some people don't believe in the right to vote for their candidate?
Obviously Trump is an exception because of the 14th amendment. But in general...
No, I was referencing your point of legal right to vote for a candidate that "wants to hurt people."
Not everyone thinks that the GOP wants to "hurt people." That's your opinion. I mean, it's a strong opinion of yours, but an opinion nonetheless.
Which you are welcome to. But the people who DON'T think that, have a right to their opinions as well.