(12-09-2022 12:11 PM)RiceLad15 Wrote:  

(12-09-2022 11:56 AM)OptimisticOwl Wrote:  Lad, serious question: does voting for a candidate who loses mean one's vote doesn't count?

In the end, yes, since we have a first past the post system.

But, from my perspective, it does count if there is an honest system in place that doesn’t intentionally place a person into a specific box because of who they are likely to vote for. Once you start packing and cracking based on the likelihood of voting for a specific candidate or party, the impact of one’s vote inherently diminishes (in my opinion).

Back when Texas was a Democrat state, I often felt like my vote didn't count. If I were to move to Queens or Chicago or San Fran, I would feel that way again. Might as well vote for Mighty Mouse. After all, like most politicians, he is here to save the day.

Mighty Mouse

Gerrymandering is a system used by either party whenever they can. It is a terrible system, but I know of no better alternative. Apparently nobody else can either.