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[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

My point is that you did.

Hate the system all you like. A vote isn't support of a candidate. It's a hit to their opposition. You hit no one. You supported two genocidal candidates.

The only way to avoid that is to leave this society. Until then, you're part of it.

[–] plant@lemmy.dbzer0.com -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)
[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world -3 points 3 weeks ago

Ad hominem. Explain to me how, in a first pasr the post system with only two viable candidates, your lack of a vote helped Palestinians.

Show me the line of logic. I'm happy to change my mind.

But as I understand it, having looked at the math, failing to vote does nothing but support both candidates by reducing the total number of votes they both need. You gave half your vote to each one of the candidates.

[–] astutemural@midwest.social -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Keep talking, still not doing it. Run better candidates.

[–] surewhynotlem@lemmy.world 0 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

You care more about perceived moral correctness for yourself than actually helping Palestinians.

More children died because of your inability to work with what we have. Congratulations, murderer.

[–] astutemural@midwest.social 1 points 3 weeks ago

If you have stock in the war industry, you can just say that instead of this nonsense.