alsis38,

I don't think that Chomsky is urging people to never desert the Dems. He's saying that The Elections are not the principal route for affecting meaningful social change; that we should not divert so much of our time from our social justice work, nor delude ourselves into thinking that The Elections are going to solve anything.

Chomsky supported Nader in 2000, and if you go back and read the entire interview, he mentions that he voted for a socialist candidate in 1996. So clearly, both his acts and words support voting for candidates outside of the mainstream Corporate parties.

Without IRV, when you know that your candidate cannot win, then it makes tactical sense to vote for the Lesser...

For folks who are big on the idea of voting for their "can't win" candidate as a show of support, perhaps it makes more sense to show that support in another way. Because while voting is one form of free speech, it's rarely the most effective form.

Nader has done wonderful work for decades and he continues to do so. He should be celebrated and supported.

Want to vote "Nader" (or whomever you support) without "throwing away" your vote?

WORK FOR (RANKED CHOICE) INSTANT RUNOFF VOTING.

That way, we can vote our conscience without the possibility of a "spoiler" effect.

What do you think?