that the green party doesn’t exist except as a ballot line is also part of the problem here — there is nothing that tethers Stein’s behavior to the lives and interests of actual people.

Exactly

I believe the old term is still the best... she's a useful idiot. Just like the guy atop the GOP.

The other thing about the Green Party is we only hear about 'em every four years. They don't seem to be in any other elections.

AOC’s criticism of her was spot-on.

Also, I don't recall the Green Party giving a single fuck about Gaza until recently - has liberation in that region been a part of their platform for more than a year? (Genuine question.)

it's a form of Stolen Political Valor -- they are free-riding off the reputation of European Greens who actually did the work to build a progressive movement.

And every article trying to show both sides always includes them, like the “3” parties are equal.

Why would the green party endorse her??

I put her in the same bucket as the Bernie Bros who want Trump to win, not because they agree with him politically, but because it’s easier for them to fundraise and justify their continued endeavors because he’s in power. It’s not about ideas or persuasion or ballots, it’s about making a living.