Ok…

But that graph on that article doesn’t show:

the vast majority of the electorate is even more conservative now

Which, already is an incredibly vague statement. But the timeline of the graph shows literally the opposite

Why did you just link an article and not reference the specific part you’re referring to?

So?

I hate how every game want to compete for current playtime.

I got way more than money’s worth out of this game, but I haven’t played in over a month. I hope that when I go back to it, there’s still a playerbase.

But like, the developers planned for at best to get 10% of what they did…

If they dropped that extra 90%, I don’t see why that should spell the end of the game. It’s the playerbase the game was designed for.

There’s just this weird “first or worst” mentality with a lot of studios. I hope this game is just given the room to stretch it legs over a decade or so. Something people might not always keep installed on their console, but still download once or twice a year to get some games in.

Games like that can be a success. Just because a lot of people burnt out doesn’t mean they’ll never play again.

It’s just games like that don’t maximize investor returns. They want to churn out hits that people play exclusively for 3 months then drop, only to buy the new one next year.

The two main Haredi (Ultra-orthodox) parties are significant part of Netanyahu’s coalition, and they have always had a disproportionate power compared to the Haredi population because almost all Haredi voters vote for them.

100% not trying to be a dick, because I appreciate the insight.

But is there a typo in there?

Or are you saying that the population will always just vote for the party because of shared religious beliefs…

Even though the party acts against those beliefs?

Like, I’m not trying to argue if that’s logical. I’m American, we have far right abrahmic extremists too that unironically support trump despite him pretty much doing the opposite of their religious guidance at every chance. No judgement on that, I’m not asking you to defend them.

I’m just asking if I’m understanding you right about what’s going on. Because I don’t understand how the Ultra Orthodox party can have “disproportionate power” over their own voting base.

Except in the context that they just vote for whoever their religious leaders tell them to without question or thought.

But also, a lot of shit has gone down since 2016… Those numbers might not be up to date

The vast majority of Hareidi Jews are Zionist

So as a larger community, they’re hypocritical and support the genocide in Gaza.

But some fringe members are actually non-violent and against the genocide of their neighbors?

That makes sense.

But the other person just claimed the opposite:

Most ultra-orthodox Jews are actually anti-zionists

Which is what confused me.

I’m confused…

Are they a politically powerful group like the Associated Press says?

Or a small minority with no political power like a random social media account just told me?

Military service is compulsory for most Jewish men and women in Israel. But politically powerful ultra-Orthodox parties have won exemptions for their followers to skip military service and instead study in religious seminaries.

So…

Their religious beliefs prevents them from having military service…

But not supporting a genocide…

And they can still violently attack people?

It’s literally the people running his campaign…

“I think he’s the only Democrat who can beat Donald Trump,” Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., a Biden campaign co-chair, said during an interview on ABC News’ “This Week.” “And let me tell you, we had the single best day of grassroots fundraising after the debate.”

And that’s not even getting into how those are pro-Biden donations so much as “please for fucks sake someone stop trump” donations that literally any Dem candidate would be receiving.

It’s what happens when you insist on running back to back campaigns on just not being the other guy…

Like, cool bro, we know the other guy sucks, but why are you here?

We could have someone we actually want instead, who is also not trump and have the same level of voter support.

From a cold emtionaless perspective, there is just literally no advantage to Joe Biden being the nominee.

And this election is more important than Joe Biden’s feelings. We shouldn’t just let him have this one, it’s not the last fucking cookie, it’s deciding who has the best shot of stopping a fascist takeover of the country.

Alright…

We’re close…

Here’s where it gets tricky, lots of people get lost.

For the best path forward and to ensure this doesn’t happen again we should:

1. Have a robust primary every election and replace incumbents that don’t agree with voters.

2. Blindly support Dem incumbents until they eventually lose to a Republican

Think about it, don’t just answer right away reflexively.

Which path forward actually leads to progress? I don’t want to rush you, but it’s an election year. Decisions made today we’re gonna be stuck with for 4-6 years.

So think fast, but think long term.

I feel like the vast amount of “Biden supporters” online these days are just flat out republicans trying to make sure Biden is their worst case scenario…

It’s the only way any of this makes sense.

None of them can give any real reasons why Biden is the best candidate, they just keep repeating “it’s too late”.

but it’s far too late to a get a fresh face in front of people and expect them to vote for them

What?!

The most common reason for voting Biden back to the last election was/is “he’s not trump”…

Literally anyone that’s the Dem nominee will be a legit household name in 72 hours max. And they will get 100% of the votes Biden would get for not being trump.

In addition to some people who couldn’t hold their nose past a genocide, but because it really is D or trump, would begrudgeingly vote for Boe Jiden knowing it’s gonna be functionally the same as voting Joe Biden.

Like, that’s the hard part to swallow.

People are just voting Biden to prevent trump.

And Biden is bad enough on his own, that Dem voters will take practically anyone else and throw equal support behind them.

There is zero benefit to Joe Biden himself being president, what is important is it’s not trump.

So why not run the candidate with the best shot at beating trump?

Like, it’s fucking 2024 man. And you’re honestly trying to say 4 months isn’t enough time for a presidential candidate to get their name out?

It’s trump’s fucking 3rd election…

We know what’s at stake. People are fucking paying attention.

Which is why it doesn’t make sense to waste that energy.

Not to mention, you think the red states wouldn’t do everything they can to stop having to change their ballots? I can see it now: “We’re 4 months from the election, can’t change it now ohhh welll!” ~Shithole Red states

The convention is over a month away…

Like, you’re ahead of schedule for what excuses you can pull out. But when the DNC hasn’t even named their candidate yet. It’s hard to argue it’s too late to change

There’s just no logical way to defend your position.

I’m sure it sucks bro

Uh, lots.

Are they in the room with us now?

and it’s way too late for someone else to start campaigning

What’s weird, is the same people have been saying “it’s too late” have been saying that since 2021 now…

Like, the DNC essentially cancelled our primary this election, and are now saying we have to go with Biden because it’s too late…

When it’s still not too late, because the convention hasn’t happened…

And the DNC has spent the last decade saying they can do what they want because it’s a private party.

Like, it’s literally not too late…

There’s only so many ways to say this mate, the DNC hasn’t named the nominee for the general election yet

And even after they do, the DNC is a private party and they can just ignore primary results. They’ve literally paid lawyers to argue that to a judge very recently.

It’s never to late to do all we can to stop trump.

I’ve never seen a better ambassador of the Republican party.

You have truly personified the meme of a pigeon walking up to a chessboard.

I listed two options I think would work for me

You also told me you’re a Republican and know nothing of the Democratic party or what its voters want…

So let me give you some advice, for Republican candidates I want:

1. Boots Riley

2. Optimus Prime.

For better or worse, you know you need me and my perspective on this matter. Lest you lose Michigan, Pennsylvania, Georgia and Arizona and let Trump take the victory.

No we don’t.

Because Obama 08 didn’t need help from “moderate Dems” and he sure didn’t need help from Republicans.

The entire problem with the modern DNC is they ignore their base and chase Republicans.

Who will always say the DNC isn’t conservative enough.

It creates these feedback loop where the party gets more and more conservative leaving behind more and more of its own voters.

We can just leave you all behind, and give voters a candidate they like. A progressive candidate.

Ok…

So why not get rid of the fillbuster?

https://www.democracydocket.com/analysis/what-is-the-filibuster-and-how-can-the-senate-reform-it/

Seriously.

If 50 D senators isn’t enough because of the fillibuster, what’s you’re reasoning for keeping it?

Its yall’s problem. I’m a Republican. I barely know the Democratic ticket

So…

You don’t know anything about what people are talking about here, by your own admission…

You’re just a Republican here to tell us no matter what Biden is the only option besides trump?

I looked at your history since you recommended it.

I don’t know why you wanted me to because it’s not relevant to what we’re talking about, but I did look at your post history like you asked.

The Dem party platform apparently…

But PUMA didn’t stop Obama either.

No matter how loud “moderates” get, they’re a very small voting block. They’re just overrepresented in party leadership

Man…

Sounds like the party should have let an open and fair primary happen…

Could have seen what Biden on a debate stage was like 6 months ago…

Voters could have had all sorts of time to evaluate possible paths forward…

Like, it’s hard to make the call, but someone has to be the adult in the room and take Grandpa’s keys before his next trip to Country Kitchen Buffet.

Everybody wants to act like Biden isn’t driving down the interstate with our kids in the backseat.

It’s not enough that’s he’s not intentionally trying to get in a crash, he needs to be a safe driver. And we can’t just let Grandpa keep driving till he gets on the interstate via an exit ramp. We need to take his license before he kills anyone.

How many people are actually advocating for non voting?

All I see on Lemmy is people begging for a candidate with a better shot at beating trump, and then they get screeched at that only Biden can stop trump because…

Well, they never give a reason why it has to be Biden.