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Silent Type

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10. If that happens great. Until it does, we are languishing with healthcare, climate, etc.

Reply to Biophilic (Reply #8)

Wed Apr 10, 2024, 04:49 PM

Apr 2024

We are doing an excellent job of fighting GOPer BS, but something has to change (but not this year unless we actually capture Presidency and both chambers of Congress).

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I don't think enough people realize that if they WASTE their vote on RFK Jr, who has ZERO chance of winning, [View all] applegrove Apr 2024 OP

That pic of TSF/RFK on Threads is Dead on! Cha Apr 2024 #1

Mastodon i get onto in the evening. applegrove Apr 2024 #4

Thanks. Cha Apr 2024 #5

Yup, it's gaslighting 101. Initech Apr 2024 #2

Think most people realize what a vote for 3rd party candidate would do. They are just fed up with situation, and don't Silent Type Apr 2024 #3

You don't honestly think anyone but Republicans are to blame for lack of applegrove Apr 2024 #6

You do realize that until we have a majority in both house and senate things will move slowly. Biophilic Apr 2024 #8

If that happens great. Until it does, we are languishing with healthcare, climate, etc. Silent Type Apr 2024 #10

That's what I'm hoping and working towards. Biophilic Apr 2024 #11

Serious question: How would a third party President work? bluesbassman Apr 2024 #14

Because presumably a successful 3rd Party would include former Democrats and GOPers Silent Type Apr 2024 #15

Yeah well those who vote for RF K are Stupid.. and there's "NO Real Progress" Cha Apr 2024 #9

I can't see anyone voting for RFK Jr other than someone crazy enough to doc03 Apr 2024 #7

He's not going to get any electoral votes. Elessar Zappa Apr 2024 #12

It only hinders 270 electoral votes if RFK Jr. gets enough votes to win a state MadameButterfly Apr 2024 #13

There is no serious intent to win even a single state. TheKentuckian Apr 2024 #16

So at least let's drop the worry that he'll cause no one to get to 270 MadameButterfly Apr 2024 #17

Too many Democratic voters and ones on the Left consider themselves to be too noble & principled elocs Apr 2024 #18

A third party vote is an abstain, and recall Hillary. usonian Apr 2024 #19