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Then you risk letting the person who will commit genocide even more.
How is more genocide better than less genocide for your conscience?
Wrong, as I don't live in a swing state. You know, like the majority of Americans?
I can safely not vote for either knowing that my state isn't going to go to Trump. I even personally know 2 people who voted Trump last election who are going third party this time around, so I'm DOUBLE-covrred.
I just love seeing people online automatically assume people are in swing states (or that the EC doesn't exist) and try to guilt trip people. It's hilarious
Wait, was it your conscience or is it because you don't live in a swing-state...? Because you dodged the question:
If you live in a firmly blue state that will vote for Biden, then sure your entire point is moot. But just like how red states have turned blue or at least purple (Arizona), blue or swing-states can turn red (e.g., Ohio). So it might be worth voting just to ensure that trend continues.
Because Republicans love this messaging you're now promoting; for it only weakens blue state strongholds as you expect other voters to do the work for you.
Can't read, or unfamiliar with how US elections work?
Because I don't live in a swing state my lack of voting for Biden does not support Trump
So my vote is for no genocide but my state will force it to become some genocide through the EC
If you want to pretend like a Californian not voting Biden is somehow giving the election to Trump: that's a you problem and I find it hilarious
And? Maybe the Dems shouldn't put forth garbage options then. don't blame voters for the DNCs inability to do basic shit to win elections.
i live in a swing state, and my lack of voting for biden also does not support trump. only a vote for trump supports trump.
Maybe you should've run for office yourself? Perhaps you should've primaried harder? Don't be upset that the nation chose Joe Biden; welcome to Democracy, or "are you unfamiliar with how US elections work?" How silly.
I say again: your not voting still runs the risk — even in a blue state — that could possibly turn red in lieu of your own laziness and end up promoting the candidate who commits MORE genocide. How is that better for your conscience, again...? You still have yet to directly answer conveniently.
Facts:
Ah, yes, I'll just run for an office that requires I be at least 7 years older than I currently am. Then, surely, I'd have better choices. Do you really not get how shit of a point that is?
As if the DNC was going to not nom Biden, lol
Nope. If you actually think CA will turn red then you're MORE delusional than the MAGAts.
Approaching MAGA levels of reality denial to try and push the fault onto voters here buddy.
I have, you just want to live in a black and white reality.
I assume you live somewhere you actually have to vote for Biden and are just incredibly upset that there are people out there who dont have to hold their nose and vote for him. Sucks for you
If your vote doesn't matter, why did you start out bitching about choosing not to vote for genocide, only to backpedal when I cornered you in the fact that one candidate would certainly commit MORE genocide? Your argument is senseless and a blatant attempt at moving the goalpost.
Regardless I've made my case and believe any reasonable bystander to this conversation can see it plainly.
If it doesn't concern you, and you're not voting anyway, then perhaps just stay in your lane. Meanwhile learn how US elections work. The bIG baD dNc doesn't just unilaterally appoint Biden lmao.
Because people like you insist we need to vote no matter what?
Never backpedaled, your reading comprehension is trash.
You mean when you brought up an irrelevant point? Trump doing more genocide is irrelevant to me as California ain't gonna give our 55 to him. You're really struggling with this basic concept.
If it makes you feel better to think that, go ahead.
The US is my lane, dipshit. Just because you don't like my choice doesn't mean it's not a valid choice. Fuck authoritarian cunts like you.
Repeating my insult to you is weak form. Just because I shorthanded something to "DNC chooses" doesn't mean they unilaterally do everything. You know that, but want to paint me as a moron so you can feel better about yourself
I say again: fuck you and every authoritiarian who wants to try to force a vote on other people.
If it doesn't matter to you and Biden will still win in your state, then pro-tip, just don't comment?
For you've got fundamentally zero argument whatsoever to the stated facts:
Facts:
Hopefully by your 30s you learn the fundamentals of US elections and that the DNC doesn't just unilaterally appoint Biden, hahahah!
This guy, trying so hard to get the guy who will commit MORE genocide elected hahahah... Good thinking, buddy!
Like I said, it's funny to watch authoritarian assholes get bent out of shape. I can comment if I want, you're the one that's gotta deal.
Probably because they're irrelevant to the point being made. Haven't read em yet, let's see:
Yup, irrelevant
Yup, still has nothing to do with what we were talking about.
And again, not relevant. Wow, 3/3!
Ok so you literally can't read. Thought so.
See? Your default assumption is wrong so you rant and rave about shit that's just not true. But go off on one you insane fuck
Oh my, if those are irrelevant to you then your reading-comprehension is worse than I feared. Okay, buddy just stay in school a little longer and maybe we can go from there.
Again with trying to use my insults against me, pathetic
You're using them as petty unfounded insults.
I'm using them as facts revealing projection.
Whatever makes you feel less like the blotheringly stupid dick you've been this time, dude
Stay mad as fuck, it's funny to watch dipshits rage at someone for not toeing the line
Ladies and gentlemen who are bystanders of this thread, tell me, who seems more "mad as fuck" between the two of us here?
Honestly, such a tough-guy blowhard mentality.