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Attention was not sufficiently given to the anti-democratic tactics used against Ralph Nader in 2004, which are now being employed more extensively by both parties.
The significant hurdles that third-party candidates face in getting on the ballot, including costly signature collection and legal challenges from major parties, deter many from running.
The current political landscape shows a rise in extreme measures to maintain power, sometimes at the expense of fair competition and voter choice, leading to increased polarization and disenfranchisement.

Voting machines in 18 states had issues on Election Day, including problems in Pennsylvania, Texas, and Kentucky.
Issues included gas leaks, judge-flipping machines, and malfunctioning systems.
The situation points to potential corruption in the election system and a need for vigilance in future elections.

The concept of implication in arguments has become complicated and the word 'imply' is functionally useless.
Understanding implication is crucial for interpreting messages, but in today's context, it is challenging to determine fair and accurate interpretations.
In discussions, focus on what is explicitly said rather than discussing what someone may have implied.

Leftism focuses on equality while conservatism respects inequality and hierarchy.
The left is about revolution, while the right is about maintaining tradition and history.
Political debates often boil down to left vs right tribes and tactics.

Disagreement with leftist views doesn't mean you're automatically right-wing.
Labelling dissenters as GOP pawns can backfire by alienating potential Democratic voters.
Dismissing differing views by associating them with Republicans is reductionist and divisive.

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Exhausted votes, votes that don't go to the winner, and excess winning votes are considered wasted votes in the voting process.
Understanding where votes go in safe seats versus swing seats is crucial in election campaigning strategies to minimize wasted votes.
The concept of wasted votes impacts the democratic legitimacy and representation in elections, highlighting potential gerrymandering issues.