moral superiority as an end in itself is a hell of a drug, why do you think every religion has a whole giant faction of these types?

Me: Look, I despise the Democrats' positions on Palestine and their milquetoast support for labor and trans people. But on all those things, The GOP is worse; and either way, the real work is done in our communities through direct action. Them: Oh, so you're a fake leftist who supports genocide.

Ah, our dear old friend "No true Scotsman."

Some folks will even invent strawman versions of your opinions so they can knock them down.

Like did Roe v Wade teach people nothing? Everything you like about society, they're coming for it. These folks don't care about creating inclusive spaces, they don't care about social support nets, they don't care if you choke on toxic water. But sure, toss your vote away and spite your own face

People love to have strong opinions when "the thing" is happening, but fail to realize that it's already too late. You needed to have those opinions and been working to turn them to action a while ago. Everyone who is throwing up hands and saying "oh this party is terrible I won't vote" is a mark