Yea my bad. Blindly wasn’t the right word to use.

OK, Ill keep that in mind. I need to read more. Thank you for the education, I know it isn’t your responsibility.

It wouldn’t be the first seat. A quick search shows that there are independent and third-party representatives. I agree though.

I agree that only focusing on national elections is not good. A quick search will show that there are independent and third party representatives though, so while some candidates fall short, cough Jill Stein cough I would hope not all are discounted.

Your position was not ignored. You spent your first paragraph insulting me, that isn’t tone. I’m reading on the math you mentioned to better educate myself regardless of your “tone”.

I think you missed the point of my comment. Detailing consequences is not the issue, losing the plot is. I’ll work on my delivery for the future. I agree with your overall statement though.

Your post is a prime example. i didn’t dismiss what they said. I pointed out where I disagreed with their concept of support, pointed out what bullying is, and then asked a consideration. I don’t need you to agree with me. I just was asking for consideration of a concept. Your generalized dismissal is enough.

What you described is also not how our system works. The Electoral College does what it pleases. See the elections from 2016, 2000, etc. I do agree that the EC is a major issue in this.

I know there is the Ranked Choice Voting concept which sounds appealing. I’ll read on this too. Thank you for the information!

If you’re never given a seat at the table, then how can they talk about their compromises? I agree with a good portion of what you said. I wasn’t trying to fight people, but it did ask for “Radical Ideas” lol.

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Voting for and propping up bad politicians is support. You were doing great until you said, “Stomping your feet…”. That’s devaluation of a position you don’t agree with and defamation of the opinion haver all in one. It’s generally considered bullying. Just consider if everyone who shared your view voted third party instead of voting for a Republican in Democrats clothing?

Blindly supporting the Two-Party System, and bullying those who don’t, is anti-American. It will only lead to fascism.

EDIT - @chaogomu provided quality information on how to actually work with US voting and how to make a difference. Arrow’s Impossibility Theorem and https://equal.vote

I’ve been consistently hiking for a couple months now and I don’t always enjoy it. I’ll try this out and see if I can change my perspective! Thanks!

I playing through modded Cyberpunk 2077 which has been fun and a huge improvement from launch. The 2.01 update was great for the game too. Not too interested in buying the DLC though.