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Whilst I can see why people vote tactically, I disagree with it.
For example: if the greens do well this election (vote tally), then it'll highlight to Labour that they need to cover more lefty ground and it'll bring more PR/votes to the Greens in the years to come.
Non-tactical voting also makes for a more valid coalition government (which it looks like we're definitely going to have)
Vote for the policies you agree with and consider the long-terms effects of your vote beyond this election.This is a much clearer way of articulating what I am struggling with.
Or I could say
Should I vote for who I want (Greens) or should I put my vote behind the best chance of kicking the Torys in the fucking pants...?
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Whilst I can see why people vote tactically, I disagree with it.
For example: if the greens do well this election (vote tally), then it'll highlight to Labour that they need to cover more lefty ground and it'll bring more PR/votes to the Greens in the years to come.
Non-tactical voting also makes for a more valid coalition government (which it looks like we're definitely going to have).
Vote for the policies you agree with and consider the long-terms effects of your vote beyond this election.