DNC 2016: On The Logic of Lesser Evilism

logic of lesser evilism
Written by Ted Rall

At the DNC, one theme is whether to vote for Hillary Clinton as a “lesser evil.” Ted Rall cartoon.

aNewDomain — The 2016 Democratic national convention is being highlighted by the discussion over whether or not to vote for Hillary Clinton as a so-called “lesser evil.”

Even if you don’t like her or her policies, mainstream Democrats say it’s important to vote for her because otherwise, Donald Trump will be elected and he will be worse. But what happens if, in the next election, Donald Trump runs against someone worse than Donald Trump?

 

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