and my point is that you are applying zero historical analysis whatsoever. people could have and did use this same sort of reasoning to vote for X moron in the 60s instead of just choosing a candidate they actually supported. that's why your choice now is between two strains of genocidal fascist.

Dude, you think nobody voted 3rd party in the 60s....? You're the one who's applying zero historical analysis. When has voting for a third party with no chance of winning had any kind of REAL effect on American politics?