I used to think like this. They don't care about your protest vote. It is, to them, the same as if you didn't vote. They don't look and say "hey, we need to get that vote". They say "We can ignore that guy, because he doesn't really vote". Protest votes only work if it takes power away from them. But if you vote elsewhere and they mainta…
I used to think like this. They don't care about your protest vote. It is, to them, the same as if you didn't vote. They don't look and say "hey, we need to get that vote". They say "We can ignore that guy, because he doesn't really vote". Protest votes only work if it takes power away from them. But if you vote elsewhere and they maintain power, as far as they are concerned, you may as well have voted for them.
Only principled people who actually want to represent the people care about that...and most of these idiots are NOT that kind of person. Ultimately vote for who you want to be elected. But be aware of the ramifications.
I used to think like this. They don't care about your protest vote. It is, to them, the same as if you didn't vote. They don't look and say "hey, we need to get that vote". They say "We can ignore that guy, because he doesn't really vote". Protest votes only work if it takes power away from them. But if you vote elsewhere and they maintain power, as far as they are concerned, you may as well have voted for them.
Only principled people who actually want to represent the people care about that...and most of these idiots are NOT that kind of person. Ultimately vote for who you want to be elected. But be aware of the ramifications.