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Like it or not (I for one do not), we live in a country where only two parties matter for the presidential election (third parties DO matter for state and even congress. just not executive).

If you are (American) left leaning and you vote Green party over Democrat? You are one less vote for the Democrats which is one more vote for the republicans when the math breaks down.

Younger folk (and older folk) don't understand that because we do a horrifically bad job of teaching social studies in high school and tv shows love to emphasize "douche and a turd sandwich" logic to encourage abstaining.

Honestly? Fuck Biden. I have had serious issues with him ever since he was a wannabe cop pushing some really horrible drug legislation. But he is a Democrat and isn't trump. It is as simple as that. Maybe he won't help on a lot of issues I care about. He will help on a lot of other issues I do.

Which gets back down to it: if Palestine is the only issue you care about and the only issue anyone you care about cares about? Congrats, you won the privilege lottery and can skip the election. Otherwise? We have two candidates who basically have the same stance on Palestine and Israel (give money to the military industrial complex above all else). But they differ drastically on a LOT of other issues and a LOT of people will be harmed.

So if trans rights or women's rights or even continuing to be a democracy-ish haven't "earned your vote"? What does that say about you?