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[-] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 37 points 2 months ago

"You hate democracy" -person who doesn't understand how FPTP in our kind of democracy isn't conducive to meaningful third-party voting without major voting reform

If you want to vote third party, then maybe make sure that it's viable first. Campaign in the long term, propose reform, gather grassroots support, etc. Simply voting third party in our current system does nothing.

[-] LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 17 points 2 months ago

THIS, 1,000%! Third Party doesn't have a huge presence in the USA, only because people don't do the work to get it there. It requires a lot of work that should be done just after the new sitting president is elected. Building a recognizable platform with proper support takes a lot of effort. It would be worth it, though, to truly support the people in ways which a two party system cannot. Holding the President and other people in power accountable with sensible words and meaningful action would get a party to gradually become a household name.

After I vote for Kamala, this is what I will be looking into. Finding a third party (one with aims to support everyone, no matter gender, sexuality, etc).

[-] TheOakTree@lemm.ee 5 points 2 months ago

You should definitely add wealth class to your list of criteria, as this is a factor that both Dems and Reps fail to address.

[-] LostWanderer@lemmynsfw.com 4 points 2 months ago

I should, it wasn't the most immediate thought in my head; Republicans openly court the wealthy for donations, while most Dems (there are a few outspoken individuals that try) fail to curtail the power wealthy people have in US politics. Wealth Class is certainly a good addition to my list of criteria, as those who are less wealthy and are outright poor often have no voice in the political space. Unless they really create a proper spectacle which can't be ignored.

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