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Klear@lemmy.world 6 days agoI mean, I follow the presidental race somewhat because it has global impact, but watching the debates is not worth my time, and I’m fairly certain it’s not worth anyone’s time, especially non-americans.
kandoh@reddthat.com 6 days ago
trolololol@lemmy.world 4 days ago
I came here to skip the debate and catch up with the jokes. But seems like the joke is the debate itself
Blackmist@feddit.uk 6 days ago
Plus it’s unlikely to change anyone’s mind. At this point you’re either pro or anti Trump and you’ve had at least eight years to pick your side.
LordSinguloth@lemmy.ca 6 days ago
That whole attitude of picking sides is what got us in this mess to begin with
ricecake@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
… Picking a side is literally what an election is.
PopShark@lemmy.world 6 days ago
A side as opposed to either side is how it should be. But don’t take my word for it, George Washington allegedly warned us of the potential perils of a two-party system on his deathbed but I’m unsure if that is common myth or actually true
AngryCommieKender@lemmy.world 6 days ago
It’s what modern elections are, and maybe even all historical elections, though I’m not old enough to determine that. What elections should be is throwing your support behind someone that you think is going to be beneficial for everyone. I know that is idealistic, and unfortunately the current system makes that basically impossible, but Washington said that partisan politics would be the downfall of this country, and his words are playing out in front of us. I really wish we would throw the parties, and lobbyists, out and force candidates to run on policy and merit.
Soulg@sh.itjust.works 6 days ago
Yeah crazy that people have to pick the fascist or not fascist side haha
LordSinguloth@lemmy.ca 6 days ago
They’re both fascists.