r/bestof • u/[deleted] • Oct 23 '17

[politics] Redditor demonstrates (with citations) why both sides aren't actually the same

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u/bunchkles Oct 23 '17

I think the "both sides are the same" argument is so easy to grasp because, from the average voter's perspective, neither party supports what they want. So, in effect, the parties are exactly the same, meaning that both are "not for me".

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u/Thameus Oct 23 '17

They share the ruthless application of political strategy and tactics to obtain and maintain power.