• VinnyDaCat@lemmy.world
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    20 hours ago

    If only I lived in a swing state. Then my vote could have meaning and I could get paid for it.

    Must be great to live in one of the seven states that’s allowed to decide our election thanks to the electoral college.

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      7 hours ago

      Yeah, swing states are where it’s at. From Nate Silver’s forecast, the states most likely to tip the election (as of today, Oct 9).

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        6 hours ago

        I live in the Philly suburbs and it’s disturbing how many Trump signs I see in my area. I really really fucking hope he doesn’t win this state.

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          it’s up to you guys stop stop your neighbors from voting (as well as cast your own ballots). i would use any tool in the bag. this could be the end of the world if he wins. i don’t feel like that’s an exaggeration.

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            5 hours ago

            I’ve already mailed in my ballot. Not sure what you’re suggesting in terms of stopping my neighbors from voting but that sounds highly illegal.

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              37 minutes ago

              Show me one law that explicitly states it’s illegal to build a 10ft wide moat around my neighbor’s house

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      9 hours ago

      Yes, so you vote this year, get others to vote, and then spend the next 4 years working to overturn the electoral college and get ranked choice voting implemented. If you truly care, that’s where you’ll direct that passion.

      Stay focused.

    • Xyre@lemmus.org
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      18 hours ago

      State and local elections still matter outside of the electoral college!

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        12 hours ago

        I’m aware. I already participate in those.

        Doesn’t change the fact that my vote regarding the highest office in the country is a pointless effort.

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      19 hours ago

      I mean, you can vote and still get paid; I don’t live in a swing state but I got a whopping $0.17 for my efforts! It’s moreso about getting a voting plan together.