2006-06-22 18:12:28 · 9 answers · asked by Leifr Eiríksson 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
It is a shame. There have been plenty of times I would have loved to support a 3rd party candidate, but was afraid to throw away my vote. For that's what it would be. The 3rd party candidate couldn't win, and by giving them my vote, I'm allowing the least acceptable candidate to win.
Right now the parties are hardly any different. For a candidate to win, they tend to move to the center to try and please everyone. In the end they please no one. We end up voting for the least of all evils!
2006-06-22 18:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by niteowl 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I certainly agree. We are faced with the choice of the lesser of two evils. As a Libertarian, I find that neither party speaks for all my views. I personally came to the Libertarian party because the the Republicans have become as status quo as the Democrats. Neither party supports the rights of people to make free choices and participate in the free market. A third party candidate can be successful, but the amount of money needed to make a good run for office is so out of reach that you only wind up with the super rich being able to do it. I think that the Libertarian Party, although it does not appeal to everyone, does have the most merit of any of the political parties in the US today. A true grassroots movement is what is needed in America to finally return the power to its rightfull owners, the people of the United States. We can do it. We have to do it. Democrats and Republicans will continue to implode, party "wars" will break out, and the backlash will do nothing but harm the heart of this country, the moderates who work everyday trying to make life better for themselves and their posterity. I encourage everyone to seek an alternative course. Tell a friend, tell a neighbor. We are the only ones who can take this country back.
2006-06-23 08:26:35 · answer #2 · answered by johngjordan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have several groups of political types in our country. Besides liberals and conservatives, we also moderates and independents. Liberals will most likely always vote liberal and same for the conservatives. Candidates try to appeal to the moderates and independents. There are significant differences between the liberals and conservatives - so choices do exist. Third party candidates have never been able to get more than about 20 % of the vote - and usually get less than 10 %. So, I believe we have choices and will continue to have these choices they way we are.
2006-06-23 01:23:27 · answer #3 · answered by Coach D. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It use to be a choice . There were two party's that stood for something . How they both stand for nothing . They get nothing done in Congress and if they do anything , it's not for us , it's for themselves or the Corporations . When was the last time they did anything for the American People ?
Did they get a raise ? Did you ?
Have they explained to the American People what SPP is and why Bush , Fox and the Canada president signed it without telling America's people about ??? Ask your Congressman , he should know .
2006-06-23 01:33:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anyone who desires to start another political party is free to do so at any time.
2006-06-23 05:17:59 · answer #5 · answered by FL Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
theres tons of choice in it
2006-06-23 01:15:49 · answer #6 · answered by forever 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
politics at it's best, the will of the people, is being ignored
2006-06-23 01:16:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree, especially when they both espouse socialism.
2006-06-23 01:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by iconoclast_ensues 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
absolutely correct!
2006-06-23 01:17:37 · answer #9 · answered by Pie's_Guy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋