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Don't fall for the false dichotomy. You have more than two options. (lemmy.ml)
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[โ€“] Deestan@lemmy.world 17 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

It's a shit voting system. But the election is happening. How to effect a mass general strike large enough to change the voting system and introduce a new candidate with a chance of winning within two months?

Because that is needed in order to safely tell people not to vote.

[โ€“] AnarchoNoAdjective@lemmy.ml -1 points 3 weeks ago

Do both? I'm not saying don't vote I'm saying the impact of voting is not enough to enact substantial change in policy.