Summary
The episode is based on the Substack article "The Third Option" by Emil Ahangarzadeh, which argues in favor of voting for write-in candidates like Cornel West, even if they are unlikely to win. Ahangarzadeh contends that voting for a write-in candidate is a powerful act of conscience, allowing voters to express support for their values and principles rather than simply voting strategically to block a less desirable candidate. The episode outlines the process of casting a write-in vote and highlights West's platform, which emphasizes social justice, economic equality, and anti-imperialism. Ahangarzadeh believes that voting for a candidate who embodies these values, even if they don't win, is a crucial step in promoting systemic change and challenging the "moral bankruptcy" of the two major political parties.
https://dottore.substack.com/p/a-voters-dilema?r=71rzs&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
Voting Your Conscience