In most of the US, who you vote for literally doesn't matter, because your state will go to the candidate from whatever party has won your state for the last couple decades. Unless you live in the 8 or so states that could actually, realistically flip in a given election cycle, there's literally no point in voting for the lesser of two evils.

I am aware of this, last I checked there were number electorates where non-voters (as compared with 2020) and third-party voters could have swayed the outcome. My assertion that not voting for the lesser of two evils where possible to do so is dumb in general. I am aware that certain places it is pointless to vote for the democrats.

Especially with the hodge-podge nature of it not really bring a federal election, and instead being a bunch of state/territory elections with different rules for each (gross).

If you understand that [you're in a very safe seat], you can be free to actually vote your conscience and pick one of the third party candidates

I agree. Where I draw the line is in seats where it is possible to vote lesser of two evils.

Seems you understand tactical voting quite well! I have no issue with you.

I only have a problem with the drop-kicks that assert tactical voting is morally wrong, instead of necessary.

Godspeed on fixing your voting systems friend