• Suavevillain@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      I do think there should be a bigger effort for local efforts for third parties. But I get it fundraising and funding doesn’t appear of thin air.

      I live in a state that Trump is projected to win. I don’t see how me voting for Harris a person I can’t influence at all and Liberals won’t push left and is hostile towards protesters is not considered a waste. But If I were to vote for Jill Stein that is considered a waste. When it would lead to possibly being closer to 5% for funding for the party. Liberals see groups as expendable and there is never any plans post Trump. It is just back to brunch.

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        2 months ago

        I absolutely agree with you! And you’re spot on about the hypocrisy—voting for Harris in a state that’s already leaning towards Trump is seen as “responsible,” but a vote for Stein is dismissed as “wasted.” Like, what?! Once the election is over, the democratic party seems to just head back to their comfortable lives without following through on any real plans for lasting change.