Not in the USA but yeah I kinda agree with you. Even if I believe the candidate put in power doesn't have too much effect I believe it puts you at a "pick your enemy" position. A victory for Trump kind of gives a please exploit us image which wont benefit anyone.
Though I wouldn't consider voting to be a subsidy of political organization and direct action. If given the choice I would rather try to sell someone on organizing to create the cobditions for change than convincing them to cast their ballots.
I would hate to see project 2025 realized but I doubt the Democrats would do much more than making it project 2029 as I seriously doubt they would create the conditions to prevent it.
How about because of the political system that doesnt make rulers accountable to their base and give little incentive to appeal to anyone but the well of? Just make yourself slightly more appealing than the opposition