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    The Harm Reduction Debate: Navigating Voter Choices in a Polarized Political Landscape

    A recent viral video has ignited discussion among voters regarding effective political engagement, particularly in the context of upcoming midterm elections. The video features a woman, known online as Parkrose Permaculture, directly responding to a previous creator's call for voters to condition their support on specific policy promises, namely universal healthcare and the abolition of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Parkrose Permaculture argues that such an approach is 'unbelievably naively unrealistic' and 'deeply flawed,' especially following the 2024 presidential election, which she describes as resulting in a 'literal fascist regime.' She contends that withholding votes based on a candidate's full alignment with all personal viewpoints is detrimental, as it risks empowering less desirable outcomes. Instead, the creator advocates for a 'harm reduction' voting strategy, urging individuals to support candidates who, while perhaps not perfectly aligned with all their beliefs, represent the lesser of two evils in a two-party system. She emphasizes that real change often begins at the local level and through participation in primary elections, rather than holding federal-level votes 'hostage.' The video highlights a common tension between idealistic political demands and pragmatic electoral strategies in a highly polarized political environment.

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    For those involved in the online political space, I think some more vocal lefti…

    This came up in my FYP on TikTok recently. It's followed by a really great response. https://www.tiktok.com/@parkrosepermaculture/video/752440280497…

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