look, it's very simple, in a democracy, politicians decide what issues we're allowed to vote on based on the names on their bank statement, and then the voters go fuck themselves. and if fascists get more powerful, it's the voters' fault.

Of course it matters!

Okej it's like this: 99% of the policy positions are identical to Hitler. That's just how it is, don't worry about it. It will make sens at the end.

If you vote Republican that last percentage also goes to Hitlerite policy positions. It's sort of a "auto policy mode" if you will.

However, if you vote for democrats you get to (sort of) decide what happens to the last 1%. With one caveat: that during special election cycles, when it's really important that they win the elections, that remaining 1% is directly controlled by the party to make emergency policies to gain votes.

Don't worry tho, you will get it back the next election cycle.