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A Boring Dystopia

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[–] Ultragigagigantic@lemmy.world 8 points 7 months ago* (last edited 7 months ago) (2 children)

Life doesnt have to be this way. We can thrive, not barely survive. We just need to keep trying new things till something works while we still have time.

How do we try new things? We do away with First post voting and get an opportunity to vote for people and political parties that have fresh ideas. With a electoral system like Ranked Choice voting, people would feel safe to vote for whomsoever they wish, as their vote would still be counted even if their preference didn't win.

Just search for videos on FPTP voting if you want an explanation on how and why the spoiler effect exists.

Electoral reform is possible in each individual state (for now), we dont need federal reform! Maine and Alaska have already passed electoral reform.

Republicans are moving to make alternative electoral systems illegal in their states. Republicans LOVE first past the post voting. Just sbsolutely adore it. Why would you want to use the same voting system republicans want?

More political parties means a higher percentage of the population is representedby their choices in the voting booth. More peopleinvolvedin the electoral process, more people engaged.

Its a win win win all around for not just the people, but also for the democratic party. More people voting means more democratic votes. The numbers dont lie. So what’s the hold up blue states?

Some day we will be able to vote for who best represents our interests. We won't need to grovel on our knees, begging for representationin government. We won't need to wait for the Republican party to stop existing.

We can do it right now.

Consider starting a campaign to change how we vote in your own state! Force our representatives to compete with fresh outside ideas. We deserve the best representation, not excuses.

[–] lordmauve@programming.dev 6 points 7 months ago

Obligatory plug for STAR Voting, not Ranked Choice Voting. STAR voting better avoids situations where voting for a preferred candidate can cause a less preferred candidate to win.

[–] melpomenesclevage@lemm.ee -2 points 7 months ago

You will never fix a rotted tree by bevpming part of the rot. Fuck all this voting shit. It's a distraction, and you will never get change without direct action.

Vote with your hands. Maybe build a guillotine, spend some time at the range, program light bulbs to feel bloodlust, whatever. Then maybe vote. But its pointless til then.