Keep watching to the end for what you can do about it.

    • muse@fedia.io
      383·
      4 months ago

      You know, the ostrich burying its head in the sand is a myth. So you can quit cosplaying as one and get your head outta your ass when it comes to knowing how First Past The Post works

      • iAmTheTot@sh.itjust.works
        422·
        4 months ago

        For the record, I’m an advocate for everyone voting. I don’t think anyone should not vote as a protest. I just take issue with the analogy that a vote not for Biden is a vote for Trump. If you want to blame someone for Trump getting elected, blame those that voted for him.

        • MegaUltraChicken@lemmy.world
          141·
          4 months ago

          Mathematically is kind of is though. At least that’s how it works out in a FPTP system. A 3rd party/non vote doesn’t carry as much weight as someone voting for Trump, but it still moves the needle in his direction. EDIT: to clarify this, GOP voters are generally the minority, that means the GOP candidate benefits more from a smaller pool of votes than the Democratic candidate does.

          If you want to blame someone for Trump getting elected, blame those that voted for him.

          I think you can blame both. The Trump voter deserves significantly more though.

        • mommykink@lemmy.worldEnglish
          118·
          4 months ago

          Been saying this for months now. When you’re in the voting booth, the screen asks who you want to vote for. Voting against someone isn’t an option.

          If it was, I’d vote this year against Trump, but that’s not how it works. I don’t want Biden, either, so I won’t be voting at all.

          There is literally no counterargument to be made that doesn’t rely on changing the meaning of words or twist reality.