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Re:Arrow's Theorem by baddox on Monday October 13, 2014 @09:33PM (#8451517)
It would depend on whether X or Y is more likely to win the election (according to polls). You can hurt X by voting 100% on Y.
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Re:Arrow's Theorem by Retric on Tuesday October 14, 2014 @02:56PM (#8455074)
Your specific vote is only important when the election is to close to call. If X is up by 80% in the polls you can probably stay home and nothing happens.
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