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is this even possible (lemmy.blahaj.zone)
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[–] 3 points 5 months ago* (1 child)

Everyone is talking about ranked choice and other options, I don't have problems with that, but I'd like to say this:

I think if 80-90% of people voted for that lesser evil, then the greater evil would know that they have no chance, and shift themselves to get more votes. Either the candidate will change policies, or the party will dump those candidates and get someone new.

Problem is, both evils have equal chances of winning, so they have no reason to change significantly.

That's what surprises me. Why's the split 50/50 (±2% max)

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago (1 child)

    Why's the split 50/50 (±2% max)

    Same corporations bankrolling them.

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  • [–] 1 point 5 months ago (1 child)

    I mean why are people supporting the parties in 50/50 manner.

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  • [–] 3 points 5 months ago

    Because the parties are part of a long standing and every effective divide and conquer strategy.

    The goal of the ruling class is to create a cross-class coalition so that the ruled-class supports the ruling class. This is impossible to do as a whole, so you have to divide the ruled-class against itself and then get one side of the ruled-class to side with the ruling-class on the basis of that division.

    The 50/50 split is actively cultivated. It's a sign that the parties are doing exactly what their job is and doing it very well.

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