• VinnyDaCat@lemmy.world
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    8 days ago

    If only I lived in a swing state. Then my vote could have meaning and I could get paid for it.

    Must be great to live in one of the seven states that’s allowed to decide our election thanks to the electoral college.

    • Snapz@lemmy.world
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      7 days ago

      Yes, so you vote this year, get others to vote, and then spend the next 4 years working to overturn the electoral college and get ranked choice voting implemented. If you truly care, that’s where you’ll direct that passion.

      Stay focused.

    • CuriousRefugee@lemmy.ml
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      7 days ago

      Yeah, swing states are where it’s at. From Nate Silver’s forecast, the states most likely to tip the election (as of today, Oct 9).

    • Xyre@lemmus.org
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      7 days ago

      State and local elections still matter outside of the electoral college!

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        7 days ago

        I’m aware. I already participate in those.

        Doesn’t change the fact that my vote regarding the highest office in the country is a pointless effort.

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      7 days ago

      I mean, you can vote and still get paid; I don’t live in a swing state but I got a whopping $0.17 for my efforts! It’s moreso about getting a voting plan together.