• TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world
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        13 days ago

        I could run, but I would almost certainly lose.

        The problem is our defacto two party system. With only two parties, a large percentage of the electorate is likely to be left without representation. I don’t want to prevent Democrats from having the preparation they want, I just feel like I deserve to have representation too.

        • brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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          13 days ago

          At large elections. Sure. I get that.

          But local small elections, an independent candidate is viable. And there is plenty that you can do locally to help.

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          13 days ago

          I’m already on the road ahead of you.

          Spent 30 years campaigning, calling, sign waving, writing letters, donating to candidates, causes, and groups. Even ran for office a couple of times. Every year it gets worse and I’ve got kids. They don’t need to live in a dystopian place so we’re on the road. Headed to a developed nation. Greener pastures,.but it’s worth a try.

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      13 days ago

      Poor analogy that has no relevance to the political landscape. But thanks for trying to mansplain it.

      • TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world
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        13 days ago

        Poor analogy that has no relevance to the political landscape.

        I think it’s relevant. I can tell you that are many voting age Americans who feel held hostage by our highly restrictive two party system. You’re not one of them. That’s fine, I’m not trying to describe your experience. I don’t know you, so I don’t know how that would even be possible. I’m describing my experience. You can choose to completely dismiss my experience if you want but I think that shows a real lack of empathy. We get it, you don’t care that millions of Americans don’t feel represented by either political party, but I do care.