absolutely! The Right understands power. They’ll vote for a candidate they hate if that candidate will advance their agenda in any way.
I wish there were a viable leftist candidate on the ballot, but there’s not, so I have to vote to minimize the harm. I don’t have any illusion that that’s improving the world, but even slowing the harm is worthwhile.
(((_SjG_))) /
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2024-05-26 12:53:11
in reply to nevent1q…w3nd
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