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196 Stands with Palestine, but those of you in the US should still vote in the general election. (self.196)

submitted 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) by moss to c/196

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I've been seeing a lot of anti-voting sentiment going around. Can't believe I have to say this, but you need to vote. Not only is there more to the election than just the president. (State policy, Senate, house), but not voting is not an act of protest. C'mon guys

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[-] emergencyfood@sh.itjust.works 11 points 8 months ago

And how can those small third parties grow if people don't vote for them?

[-] FenrirIII@lemmy.world 24 points 8 months ago

Start small, at the local level. City, county, school board, or even a state representative. You build up a following starting at a smaller level because there are fewer people to have to convince to vote for you.

[-] JJROKCZ@lemmy.world 4 points 8 months ago

Got them into local positions and let them build power in the lower levels before moving up. Voting at the federal level for anyone other than the big two is a wasted vote at this time