I think about this a lot. I’ve been trying to cut down on using my car and rely more on my electric scooter and recently purchased e-bike, both of which I got from Amazon. Man, I'm addicted to Amazon. I get deliveries almost every day. lol
So, while I’m okay with delivery trucks for things like that, I really wish cities, including mine, did more to promote bikes and scooters for everyday use.
Unfortunately, my city here in the US doesn’t even have a train system, and the bus system is pretty terrible, making it harder to avoid cars altogether.
Friend, I love that you keep standing up to yourself. That user calls everyone who disagrees with him a "russian shill." And he's had plenty of comments removed for incivility.
Good on ya, for staying strong!
Blocking people just because of who they vote for?! lol Ok....
Money can buy anything and everything.
Yeah, that's the thing that stands out for me too. 19 freaking times. Over and over. Horrible.
What did you ride today?
Oh, that's awesome!
What did you ride today?
My brand new Jasion EB5 E-bike. Bought on Amazon for less than $400. Assembled it last night. First ride today. Love it!
What did you ride today?
What is that?
What did you ride today?
Ninebot Max G30LP scoot. 5 miles in so far for this trip. Not quite cross-country, but it feels like it on this path now! lol
Yep, I noticed that too, OP. And when I point it out, they claim I'm crying victim or that I have "main character syndrome" or that I am sealioning.
But you're not alone. Other people notice this just like you do.
Until we do away with FPTP voting
Which neither the Democrats nor the Republicans want to change. I will continue to encourage voters to pick the candidate that best fits their values, regardless of political party.
And by you being so adamant about it, and trying to pressure people not to vote for third party, you are actually contributing to the problem.
You're actually reinforcing the very system that we're stuck with. Instead of allowing space for new voices and genuine alternatives, that pressure discourages change and keeps the duopoly alive.
I'm voting third party. Proudly. I don't care how many people try to pressure me or bully me. I'm sticking with the Socialist party. Thank you!
Let’s break this down. Seems like you’re saying that unless my candidate wins or places second, my vote doesn’t matter.
But if the vast majority of people are convinced that only the "top two" matter, then it becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy. Why? Because everyone keeps voting for who they think'll win instead of who actually represents them.
This mindset locks us into the exact duopoly that keeps the same tired system in place. The moment we accept that third-party candidates don’t matter, we’re giving more power to the existing system that thrives on limiting our choices. Voting isn’t just about winning today, it’s about showing that people do want alternatives, and that sends a signal that can’t be ignored forever. I vote for who best represents my values. I don't just vote for who I think will win.
Personally, I don’t think you’re one of the Russian trolls. I think you’re one of their victims.
Friend, I've been voting since the 1988 election. Almost always third-party. Based on my social connections and third parties and groups I have met and protested with.
And before that--even when in grade school--I never liked the idea of two main political parties running things.
I've been doing this long before "Russian propaganda" was a thing. We didn't even have internet when I started questioning things.
The truth is, it’s the system designed by those in power that ensures third parties never get a fair shot, not the fault of those of us trying to break free. Every vote for a third party is a step toward tearing down the walls built by the ruling class, and you’d better believe that’s a vote well spent.
Personally, I don’t think you’re a Duopoly worshipper. But I do think you’re one of their victims.
So instead, they show up and go, “I’m a lefty, too. Very left. In fact, I’m so leftilicious that I hate Harris.
And they get downvoted to oblivion. And even stalked. It happened to me actually! lol