It assumes that even the SIMPLEST of minds understands by now that in a First Past the Post system, a third party doesnt stand a chance and is a wasted vote, not a defensive vote. For reference, see all past 60 presidential elections covering the 235 years between 1789 and 2024, and look at how many times a 3rd party candidate has won. If you want third parties, we need to start with dismantling FPtP.
Interestingly, this post doesn’t dissuade from 3rd party voting.
It assumes that even the SIMPLEST of minds understands by now that in a First Past the Post system, a third party doesnt stand a chance and is a wasted vote, not a defensive vote. For reference, see all past 60 presidential elections covering the 235 years between 1789 and 2024, and look at how many times a 3rd party candidate has won. If you want third parties, we need to start with dismantling FPtP.
I’d rather see people go 3rd party or even spoil their ballot. Beats the apathy.