Why is that bad advice to vote for someone you agree with? It isn’t like American elections are in any way real or the government of the United States gives a fuck about the people who live there.

[–] Erika3sis@hexbear.net 19 points 1 month ago

It isn't like American elections are in any way real or the government of the United States gives a fuck about the people who live there.

Pfft! Obviously elections in the USA are legitimate. After all, every single US state and electoral district is situated entirely on land that the USA legally annexed, right?

[–] Voyajer@lemmy.world 18 points 1 month ago

Because our electoral system is so bad you have to apply game theory to your vote

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world -5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (1 children)

Because if you don't do as the others then you're perceived as personally attacking their bandwagon comfort. Said another way, your nuanced ideology is far less important than their shallow feelings.

[–] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 0 points 1 month ago (1 children)

It isn't that, it's the deeply unfortunate math behind a seemingly fair voting method called first past the post:

Https://youtu.be/s7tWHJfhiyo

[–] SirDerpy@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Nothing matters if there's no meaningful choice on the ballot. And, your single issue perspective is part of the problem: You put your feelings first.