I can’t decide if it’s funny or if it’s sad that so many Dems still can’t comprehend that Hillary might not have won the popular vote
if the objective was to win the popular vote.
People who didn’t vote for Trump: Who did you vote for?
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if the objective was to win the popular vote.
That sounds much more nihilistic than my voting approach.
Too many people who think only of themselves are arguably the reason we're in this bind.
I don't think I've ever voted that way and, frankly, I'm a little proud to say so.
As examples:
I have always voted for those who support civil rights, women's rights, gay rights, immigrant rights, and a more compassionate penal system - even though I'm a straight, white, American-born male with no criminal record.
I always vote for those who support aggressive action on climate change - even though (until recently) I fully expected to die before the worst hit.
I always vote for supporters of a strong safety net - even though I've never needed it and, until very recently, never thought I might need it.
Yup. I look at voting as a very important part of any free nation. I vote in most elections local, state, and federal, I’ll vote no matter what and if I hate both candidates then I will write in my vote. People that say that is a wasted vote are pathetic. There is never a wasted vote as long as I have the right to vote.
Wwjd, we don’t agree on much but you are spot on with your first couple comments here. I am proud I don’t fall in line with the two party system and think for myself. I would have voted for Pete B, Tulsi, and possibly Amy K if they were the nominee.
Loves throwing his vote away and bragging about it and I'm the edgy one.
When I do vote, I normally vote Democrat because they align with my values more than Republicans.
Sure, voting Dem covers a majority of those things or they certainly align more with those values. Some 3rd party may be more extreme for one or two of those topics but at the end of the day I guess it depends which of those topics mean the most to you. 3rd party is most likely not going to win so go with the party that mostly aligns with your values even if not everyone or with as much urgency as you may have.
There is no such thing as a wasted vote.
It is attitudes like yours that have us stuck in the 2 party mess we’re in.
You may have missed my point. I was arguing against the view that we should vote in our own self interest.
I try to vote for what's right and what's best for the nation. In that order. None of what I listed in the part you quoted was voting in my own self interest.
A lot of people do what I do. I wish more did. If so, America would never give 2 thoughts to folks like Trump.
Believe me, I’m not bragging about it. I’m simply answering the OP’s question. I wasn’t thrilled about voting third party, but I absolutely detested both major party candidates.Loves throwing his vote away and bragging about it and I'm the edgy one.
When I do vote, I normally vote Democrat because they align with my values more than Republicans.
I went to the poll that day assuming like many Americans did that Hillary was going to win handily. I was just as shocked as anyone else when the returns started coming in that night and it began to become apparent that, holy shit, Trump might actually win this thing.
No shit? Women's rights doesn't directly effect you? My point still stands. What party do you think is more interested in Women's rights? Maybe your 3rd party is more interested in those things you listed but it's a wasted vote to vote for them
The ignorance and lack of logic in this statement is simultaneously hilarious and sad.
I answered the first choice but it was more like “GOP candidate was Trump: Hillary and Biden of course”
Didn’t vote in ‘16, voted for Trump in ‘20. Completely stand by my decision
How many 3rd parties have won while we're talking about logic? 2016 was there best shot and they finished with 3.3% of the vote. Their highest ever! GTFO
Um, have you been asleep at the wheel since Biden took over? For all this “return to normalcy” and “experience” the guy has been a train wreck.
It’s not even partisan, he’s much less abrasive than his predecessor and his approval numbers are in the tank.
He sure as hell seems like it in hindsight. The worst of trump took place after losing. He did fine with Covid considering the vaccines (which was not clear during the election).
Because of people like you. It's a self fulfilling prophecy and the fact you can't grasph how people like you are the issue is a huge indictment on the US school system.
If the two square off in 2024 do you think Trump could win (obviously without actually trying to steal the election)?
That said, I'm doing just as good under Biden as I did under W, Obama, Dickhead, etc. Is my 401k and other investments down? Yes. Did they ever dip under the above mentioned? Yes. You know you're doing just as well too.
If I had to choose between Trump or Biden again, the choice is still very easy for me. Biden gets that vote 100 out of 100 times. I'll choose empathy over narcissism every time.
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Except when posting about politics, then you choose patronizing and condescending every time.
Sorry, I didn't vote for Trump so I can't empathize with you on being a dipshit 👍. I have to come down to your level
I didn't vote for Trump. You are encouraging people who wouldn't otherwise vote for Trump or Republicans to do so. Well done on your part in dividing America!
I live in Texas and Trump was going to win here now matter what I did. I voted third party as a protest against the two major parties. I could not bring myself to vote for Trump, Clinton, or Biden. They’re all amoral scumbags.
I didn’t want to choose the lesser of two evils so I voted the least evil of three.
I didn’t want to choose the lesser of two evils so I voted the least evil of three.
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We got health care for millions of people and it took a veto-proof Dem majority to do it. We got a desperately needed infrastructure bill in less than a year and would have gotten far more with 2-3 more Dems in the Senate. The GOP has given us massive tax cuts for the wealthy and a SCOTUS that is hell-bent on stripping away basic rights - 'ceptin fer guns, of course. Ever'body gits one of them!
The idea that they are "both the same" is bullshit propaganda sold to you by the very powers you claim control the govt and you buy it hook, line, sinker...the whole fishing rod and tackle box. It has absolutely zero basis in reality.
LOL...and you know that because? Did you vote for Mother Teresa? Might want to look into her, you know.
Are you referring to the ACA? If so, why would Dems have needed a veto-proof majority?
It’s possible he beats Biden. I don’t think he beats anyone else. He won’t get a vote from me because of what took place after losing in 2020.
You must be kind of slow. He pretty much quotes hannity/carlson with every post and has since he came up with his new handle.
God you’re lost. I don’t watch them, so if anything, they’re quoting me. Oh, and I’m not your alter ego NC. Sorry to disappoint, I know you had feelings for him.
