nowhereman1223 t1_ivk8kys wrote on November 8, 2022 at 4:09 PM

I find it hilarious and disturbing that a large volume of people (but not large enough to do anything) put in ridiculous write ins or don't vote for one of the possible candidates at all.

If someone couldn't be bothered to sign up to be an official candidate, they don't deserve your vote and have 0 chance of winning in a major race with others on the ballot.

We are currently in a 2 party system. Research the choices and pick one.

grammarGuy69 t1_ivk9oxv wrote on November 8, 2022 at 4:17 PM

The two-party system only exists because we allow it to and it is extremely harmful.

TheodoeBhabrot t1_ivkaqpt wrote on November 8, 2022 at 4:23 PM

In the sense that we don’t force our politicians to revamp the entire electoral process yes

But in a FPTP system a two-party system is a statistically guaranteed

nowhereman1223 t1_ivkc0lh wrote on November 8, 2022 at 4:32 PM

Until the system as a whole is revamped, (which write in votes for random person 1 or Bigfoot wont do) voters need to choose a viable available candidate, otherwise its a wasted vote.

Waythorwa t1_ivkeolj wrote on November 8, 2022 at 4:49 PM

I agree wholeheartedly, especially in times like these. However, republican voter solidarity is extremely strong, and the only thing that will push the dems to actually lift a finger is to show them they won't get continued support for their mediocre efforts. If I don't see any significant results through 2022, I'm back to independent voting.

lMickNastyl t1_ivld0ud wrote on November 8, 2022 at 8:27 PM

I feel you, the democratic party is going through a real identity crisis right now. The Republican party has a strong and united front (not that I agree with them but their base has that advantage). Democrats really need to unite around a few key figures and clear action and soon.

It's not going to be Biden, because I and 90% of people who voted for him only did so because his last name didn't didn't begin with T.

The democratic party is really lackluster at the moment and all they need to do to be better imo is not radicalize your conspiracy riddled uncle.

ThunderySleep t1_ivkismv wrote on November 8, 2022 at 5:16 PM

If people aren't at all informed I'd rather they abstain or do a write-in. Both of which they have a right to do, and for good reason.

That said, it is kind of considered a civic duty to inform yourself to some extent.

But, to pressure people into voting when they are uninformed, seems malicious.