If you live in the UK or USA, you need to understand one thing about the coming election:
You need to vote *defensively*.
Neither of the main parties are appealing. But if you don't vote for the lesser evil you may end up helping a totalitarian horror get elected.
Hold your nose and goddamn vote, dammit. THEN go on protests. Because if you don't vote for the lesser evil, the victor will welcome your protests with bullets.
The prize for political purity this time round is a shallow grave.
Charlie Stross /
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2024-05-28 20:53:26
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