the only option is Exit, not Voice. — StreetlightX
Some people actually believe in the principle of voting for those who most represent them both in terms of policy and character, regardless of strategic considerations. And if everyone voted that way, the two party system would eventually cease to exist because it relies on a despairing cynicism for the most part. — Baden
OK -- and what framework is that exactly?
— Xtrix
The framework that says everyone has to vote for a Dem or a Republican no matter who they are, — Baden
My top priority is addressing the climate crisis, as this is an existential threat. — Xtrix
What you're doing from this point of view is making things worse in the long term for some minor short-term gain. — Baden
It's not improbable because politicians abuse their power all the time. And in this particular case, Reade reported the exact same story at the time to her neighbor and others. I think it's more likely true than not based on those facts alone. So, why do you think it's improbable? — Baden
Apparently you've made a decision on that question. — tim wood
Even strategically, the long term better strategy is to withdraw support from the Dems, at the very least until they become something like a left wing party. — Baden
If I really thought Trump's further reign would make a huge difference globally on climate, it might sway me but having read your last detailed post on it, I don't even think you believe it's decisive. — Baden
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I can't vote for a rapist. I'll be sitting this one out. — neonspectraltoast
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The accusation against Biden does not make sense to me. It seems to me to violate what a famous lawyer called "the rule of probability." That is, in the particulars it seems too unlikely and improbable.
— tim wood
No it doesn't. It's not only very probable, it happens all the time. E.g. Trump, Clinton. What planet do you live on? — Baden
What planet do YOU live on, Baden? — Frank Apisa
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What planet do YOU live on, Baden?
— Frank Apisa
This one, where the American halls of political power are filled to the literal brim with sexual misconduct. And that endless list being just the convicted ones.
The pearl clutching is hilarious. Your senators and representatives are sexual freaks, and have been since day one. Biden 'hair sniff hall predator' is no exception, but a conformist to the rule. — StreetlightX
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↪Frank Apisa I don't just think it - I'm going by juridical record. Feel free to ignore reality of course.
Scratch an establishment politican, find a moral lowlife. — StreetlightX
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↪Frank Apisa Maybe you missed my Wiki link.
:sparkle: Here it is again. :sparkle:
Here's at least :sparkle: 90 lawmakers since 2017 :sparkle: at the state level alone. — StreetlightX
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↪Frank Apisa I'm sorry you don't English good. Must be a hard life.
Also you like using explicit sexual imaginary alot. You got some issues to work out. — StreetlightX
The only thing to blame if Trump is reelected is the superficiality, stupidity, childishness, and greed of Democrats. — neonspectraltoast
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God you're thick lol. — StreetlightX
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The only thing to blame if Trump is reelected is the superficiality, stupidity, childishness, and greed of Democrats.
— neonspectraltoast
And people here - and elsewhere - want to reward them for it, and then blame those who do not.
Notably, unlike a certain bullshit effort of mental gymnastics in which not voting counts as voting, this is a rather straightforward case in which voting for someone tautologically implies support. — StreetlightX
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