Ultragigagigantic @ Ultragigagigantic @lemmy.world

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Looking at the police? Straight to jail!

Not looking at the police? That's suspicious behavior, execution!

As per moderator request, a unique comment for you. Enjoy.

Typically, when someone asserts "both sides are the same," it's often from a Democratic-leaning conservative perspective, seeking to discredit critics of the Democratic Party. While acknowledging similarities between these 2 capitalist parties, there are significant distinctions. Encouraging a broader range of viewpoints would be more beneficial. Instead of just criticizing, inviting dissenting voices to participate actively and propose solutions would be more productive. Shifting away from first-past-the-post voting enables more accurate representation and minimizes the spoiler effect, a reform already implemented at the state level in Maine and Alaska. However, Republicans are opposing alternative electoral systems. Rather than continuing to use voting methods favored by Republicans, embracing multiple political parties ensures wider representation and engagement, benefiting citizens and the Democratic Party alike. Enhanced voter participation leads to more democratic outcomes. So, what prevents Democratic-led states from prioritizing electoral reform? Let's take action and advocate for change within our states to ensure better representation and competition among candidates, striving for genuine representation without excuses.

3rd parties can be made viable by passing electoral reform at the state level.

We aren't Russia (yet), we can still change things if we change how we vote! Look up a video on First Past the Post voting for more information on how and why the spoiler effect exists.

Okay, but holding your nose and voting without a meaningful push to do away with First Past The Post voting after the election is like wrapping a severed limb with a tourniquet and then cleaning your hands and calling it a day.

Yes the patient didn't die, but rot is setting in the mortal wound as we speak.

So, let's start the process now so we are free to vote for who best represents us in the future.

Can we try out Ranked Choice voting (or something similar) first? We don't have to pass federal reform, it can be passed on a per state basis. In fact, there is little stopping democrats from passing it in states they control.

Whats the hold up blue states?

Fuck the USA. Throughout its entire history. Hopefully in the future things can get better but I seriously doubt it.

Happy? I know I'm not.

Sounds like you're suffering a serious case of "First Past The Post voting".

I'm surprised you've let this condition go untreated for so long.

So your partner is contractually obligated to stay with you of course!

Can you explain why we don't ban the other social media platforms?

Sounds like some progressive commie hippie dippie talk!

Type a 2,000,000 word essay on why democrats are better then Republicans and say "Joe Biden is the most pro union president in American history" 69 times as penance for your transgressions against the congregation.

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Do you not want lemmy to succeed? People from reddit should be welcomed.

Yall are acting like Voat did when the_donald got banned and the MAGAs tried to migrate to voat. Hows voat doing these days?

If you are concerned with the quality of candidates of Republicans, consider working towards passing electoral reform in your state. Maybe these conservatives aren't happy with the republicans or democrats and would like to vote for some other conservative political party.

Getting rid of First Past The Post voting would allow these people to choose a more moderate conservative, while still counting their vote if their preference didn't win.

When people talk about the "fringe", don't forget how far we have drifted.

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Get a vasectomy. I don't want to provide more wage slaves to these shitters. Exploited cradle to grave, what a life to leave your children.