Like literally zero coverage, total blackout in all mainstream and mainstream-adjacent outlets. I've never heard a single lib ever think aloud that it's even slightly suspicious.

  • Not_irony [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    "They could never win; I've never even heard of this guy"

  • OhWell [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    What makes you think libs care about that at all? They aren't even really mad at the domestic policies Trump passes. They're just mad that he's a meanie head on Twitter and says horrible things and he makes the country look bad. There is a reason they forgave Bush so easily... they were never really angry with him over his policies from the beginning.

  • sandinista209 [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    3rd parties got some coverage in 2016. I remember Samantha Bee did a segment on the Libertarian party but it was more in a mocking way. This year they’re getting absolutely zero media attention and I think it’s because people have bought into the narrative that they’ll cause Biden to lose.

  • Good_Username [they/them,e/em/eir]
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    4 years ago

    You guys are getting other presidential candidates on your ballots? Here in Arizona we had the big two and Jorgensen (sp?) and that's it.

    • FlakesBongler [they/them]
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      4 years ago

      Only Hawkins made mine.

      Well, Jorgenson did too, but I'm never voting for anyone who allows someone named Spike to associate with them willingly

  • Elyssius [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    They like it that way, they just don't want to admit it

  • FlakesBongler [they/them]
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    4 years ago

    It's some pretty strong indoctrination that 3rd party is a wasted vote.

    I mean, even growing up I thought it was dumb because of that infamous episode of The Simpsons.

    It's like I actually learned a lesson or something

  • Circra [he/him]
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    4 years ago

    Can you imagine what'd happen if those impartial observers who monitor and ensure free and fair elections were actually really impartial observers who monitor and ensure free and fair elections?

    • ssjmarx [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      "What the fuck was that coin flip, you fucking moron? Do it again, and this time let it hit the ground."

  • steely_its_a_dildo [any]
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    4 years ago

    At most, it's "that's a shame" while not considering that the two major parties are actively trying to make that happen.