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  • freddydunningkruger@lemmy.worldto196@lemmy.blahaj.zoneDefensive Voting
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    18 hours ago

    You should look up “First Past the Post”, check out how many times a 3rd party has won the presidency in the 60 elections held over the past 325 years, and slowly realize you actually helped ensure Trump was elected President. Then I don’t know… take a victory lap? Keep telling yourself you did the right thing because it’s easier?


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    18 hours ago

    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.