• azimir@lemmy.ml
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        22 hours ago

        I’m already on the road ahead of you.

        Spent 30 years campaigning, calling, sign waving, writing letters, donating to candidates, causes, and groups. Even ran for office a couple of times. Every year it gets worse and I’ve got kids. They don’t need to live in a dystopian place so we’re on the road. Headed to a developed nation. Greener pastures,.but it’s worth a try.

    • TheDemonBuer@lemmy.world
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      23 hours ago

      I could run, but I would almost certainly lose.

      The problem is our defacto two party system. With only two parties, a large percentage of the electorate is likely to be left without representation. I don’t want to prevent Democrats from having the representation they want, I just feel like I deserve to have representation too.

      • brygphilomena@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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        At large elections. Sure. I get that.

        But local small elections, an independent candidate is viable. And there is plenty that you can do locally to help.