Minor Party and Independent General Election Discussion

[John Dule]

Democrats say they're pro-choice on abortion; Republicans say they're pro-choice in the markets. Fortunately, both sides can agree that they're anti-choice when it comes to political parties. Amazing how red avs who claim to oppose monopolies will so eagerly jump to defend the two biggest monopolies in this country.

[John Dule]

Democrats say they're pro-choice on abortion; Republicans say they're pro-choice in the markets. Fortunately, both sides can agree that they're anti-choice when it comes to political parties. Amazing how red avs who claim to oppose monopolies will so eagerly jump to defend the two biggest monopolies in this country.

I’m just laughing at a libertarian for taking herself so seriously.

You’re not exactly helping the case that libertarians aren’t worthy of ridicule.

And no one’s stopping anyone from voting libertarian, she’s on the ballot in all 50 states and anyone can vote for her if they choose. What would you suggest? Forcing people to vote for libertarians? Doesn’t sound very pro-choice or “libertarian” to me.

Both Democratic and Republican leaders oppose reforms like ranked-choice voting, which would create an environment in which other parties could form coalitions. It makes perfect sense why the party higher-ups would fear the loss of their power. Why people like you choose to defend them is a better question.

Until then, it's also worth considering how young people in this country are affected when they're told from day one that they'll only ever have two options in the vast, diverse realm of political ideologies.

[John Dule]

It’s just how political coalitions naturally align under our current system.

Ok. Do you support changing the current system?

[John Dule]

Regardless of what their motives are, the chief role the Libertarian Party plays in national politics is making the two-party duopoly (even the current GOP!) look legitimate by comparison, and serving as a constant reminder to the public that third parties are a sick, sad joke.

American third parties are clown shows because 99% of the country is constantly railroaded into choosing between one of two options, and the only remaining 1% are hardcore ideologues who think "compromise" is a four-letter word. If the Libertarian Party were given an actual chance in a fair, ranked-choice voting system, it would quickly move towards the center, attract more voters, and expel the nutjobs who are currently associated with it.

[John Dule]

Squidward is safe Trump.

No way, Squidward is a Gloria la Riva supporter.