Sure, there are other no-names but if you vote for them, it doesn't do any good.
2006-07-17 08:29:34 · 10 answers · asked by Mama R 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Civic Participation
It's not a democracy, it's a republic.
You have to have so much of a percentage of votes before a third party is recognized. You can't get the votes without money. Ross Perot came the closest to getting a third party in America, and then he screwed it up.
2006-07-17 08:34:34 · answer #1 · answered by freetronics 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I challenge George W. Bush to a debate.?
In the interests of not seeing us go into an economic depression and the humanitarian needs of the world:
Mr Bush: I challenge you to a debate. Via video conference. Subject matter: World Affairs, US Economy, Poverty, Medacine, insurance, disaster response, terrorism, humanities future.
I will show up anywhere you want, no preperation, no prompters, no speach writers. Just you and me. VIa tele conference.
I challenge you to a duel sir.
I choose the weapon. Wits. An open live debate.
I want to speak for those that I speak to. Let the average American have a voice for once. Give me the opportunity and I will explain to you some of the things we could do to make our country the best it could be.
Honestly, Mr. Bush, I commend, as will historians, the major incentives you have given America to produce new business. Now I have the next part of that plan. The implementation. Let's have a good old fashion sit down.
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Doing something is better then sitting there complaining.
Read some of my other answers if your question my congnative thinking abilities.
2006-07-17 08:45:32 · answer #2 · answered by abehagenston 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
1) We don't live in a democracy, we live in a Republic.
2) You have more than two to vote for, but the smaller, less influential parties & independents have a hard time even getting noticed by the press, so you probably don't hear much, if anything, about them.
Okay, now go back to point 1...Since we live in a republic, the electorial college votes for who gets in, not us, they are not made to vote the way the popular vote went. so therefore, since the majority of the electoral college belong to one of the two big parties, who do you think they are going to vote in?
2006-07-17 10:22:44 · answer #3 · answered by vonwasden 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because we really DON'T live in a democracy. As so many are fond of saying, America is a republic. I agree, it really doesn't do any good. What do you think happens if your team plays by the rules and the other team cheats? We all lose, that's what!
2006-07-17 15:28:21 · answer #4 · answered by correrafan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the parties primaries weed out the weaker candidates....then there are 2 main candidates and a bunch of candidates which ride on 1 or 2 topics to run on.
2006-07-17 08:33:28 · answer #5 · answered by jpxc99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because Congress (which is, surprise, comprised largely of two parties) makes tons of laws that severely restrict third-party candidates, particularly when it comes to funding :(
I feel your pain, though. I despise Republicans, but Democrats are just the other side of the coin.
2006-07-17 08:33:56 · answer #6 · answered by rahidz2003 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because the one with the most money wins, and only two candidates are ever well funded enough to be considered.
2006-07-17 08:34:00 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We only have two major parties, look at the ballot there are always six or eight minor parties. I'm a member of the Green Party.
2006-07-17 08:37:58 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We don't live in a democracy, it's a Republic.
2006-07-17 11:13:58 · answer #9 · answered by Zen 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, last I knew, we live in a democratic Republic.
2006-07-17 08:36:45 · answer #10 · answered by freaking_morons_ugh 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋