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I'm not demanding anything. But refusing to vote against Trump is exactly the sort of acceleration you mentioned. It's cynical and nihilistic, the things you've just accused me of.
We should use every tool available, including voting for the least bad option if those are our only two choices.
The administration isn't going to hear us before November. Maybe after if we keep at them.
If Trump wins, we'll see even more jackboots on campuses. And you know this. I'm not shaming you or blaming you. But trying to convince you to vote against that even if you can't stand Biden.
Our ideals and values are important. But we have to learn to be pragmatic (like Bernie) if our values are going to survive.
Edit: if it helps you understand where I'm coming from, I was one of the upvotes on your original post. The administration should be held accountable and if a fascist dictator wins in November I'll blame Biden's administration for not listening more than I'll blame idealistic people for refusing to vote against their conscience.
Personally, I've done the math and am far more pragmatic the older I get. So I will vote against Trump in November.