If we can't be bothered to vote in the primaries, wjy would anyone believe us that a progressive candidate would somehow lure millions more to vote?

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[–] 23 points 7 months ago* (1 child)

I agree with this strategy but I think you have to also concede that anti-electoralists have some good arguments too. Since voting is relatively low investment, my personal view is that it's best to pursue a variety of strategies. But for the vast majority of Americans for whom voting is their only political activity, I would challenge them to figure out what the next step is in becoming a more effective political actor. Frankly, there are a variety of actions a person can take that are way more impactful than voting. And this moment demands more from us than passive participation.

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  • [–] 2 points 7 months ago

    Since voting is relatively low investment, my personal view is that it's best to pursue a variety of strategies.

    That's why I disagree with anti-electoralists. They're certainly right that it's not sufficient, but there's no benefit whatsoever to not voting anyway. It's one small part of a broader course of action, but it's still a part.

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