• xmunk@sh.itjust.works
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    7 months ago

    By not voting you’re helping to elect whoever you prefer less. Voting for a realistic candidate is one of those shitty adult responsibilities.

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      6 months ago

      It is a narcissistic childish presupposition that there is assumed opportunity cost for my vote.

      “Of COURSE you would have voted Democrat! Why WOULDN’T you?”

      I make a fair bit of money. Like them or not, Republicans are kinder to my income level.

      Don’t just assume I’d vote Democrat.

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        6 months ago

        I don’t always clearly word it because lemmy is dem leaning but I hope you vote for whichever major party better represents you - if you’re a republican and vote third party you’re still voting against your interests. Please just participate in a meaningful way - even if I disagree with you.

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        7 months ago

        Yes. Yes indeed. People doing not voting out of disdain for Hillary is what got Trump elected in the first place. You cannot sit back and assume that one candidate or another is strong enough to win without your vote.

        Besides, you should be voting in your local elections anyways.