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In response to "(i really dislike the mentality of voting for the person you think will win. too many people do that instead of who they would like to win.)" by Andie

I think it's just a question of micro v. macro view. On the micro side is the view that you want to pick who represents your views best. The macro

Posted by pmb (aka pmb) Apr 7 '16, 07:44

view looks at the bigger picture. What is my vote accomplishing. If my "perfect world" choice cannot win am I undermining the value of my second choice who still has another fight to go. Early in the primary season the micro vote makes absolute sense because the macro view isn't clear. At this point it's different. I don't fault someone for taking the micro view, but be careful what you wish for. I am a big believer in the "perfect is the enemy of the good". You don't want to win the battle and lose the war. Give me a minute and I'll come up with some more clichés.

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and i understand that. but the Bernie supporter bashing really bothers me. -- (edited) - Andie Apr 7, 07:45 5
- I get that. I had this coversation with my daughter. She supports Sanders. I explained these various reasons and her answer was "I want to vote for - pmb Apr 7, 07:50
- Delusional is only used in the context that a lot of Bernie supporters still think he can win. He cannot - Bacon Apr 7, 07:48
- The bashing and talking point repeating is happening in spades from both side's supporters -- (edited) - ty97 Apr 7, 07:48 1
  - oh, i don't like it from anybody. i like to see people's OWN reasons, not spouting CNN sound bites verbatim, - Andie Apr 7, 07:49
- I think the delusional part refers to people who think he can realistically win. -- nm - Inigo Apr 7, 07:47

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I think it's just a question of micro v. macro view. On the micro side is the view that you want to pick who represents your views best. The macro

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