Is There Anybody Out There Not Voting Republican Or Democrat?

Question

Any Independents like me? Or other parties not tainted by corruption and greed? What do you think of this anti-american 2 party system that exists and the media promotes?

Answer 1

Yes. I believe in voting for the best, period.
I'm hoping to hell for a charismatic and intelligent, caring independent candidate in 2008. Half the people I've talked to would vote for someone like this is they thought they had a chance, but too many are in the "Wasted vote" argument. If even half the people sick of the bipartisan state would actually agree and vote for an independent, they'd win.
I loathe the Bush administration, and the Democrats' agenda could be better written by middle school students.
Bipartisanism is killing this country.

Answer 2

I'm Independent. I am far more liberal than conservative; however, I focus on the issues that affect me, keep an open mind a choose either Democrat or Republican on election day. Voting for a third party or an independent canidate would be a wasted vote.

Answer 3

If I can't abide either of the major party candidates, I vote 3rd party.

Clinton vs. Dole in 1996, I voted for the Constitutional Party (I think that was their name).

Carter vs. Reagan in 1980, I voted for John Anderson.

G H W Bush vs. Clinton in 1992, I voted for Ross Perot.

What else can you do? Voting third party is the same as "none of the above". It's about the only way we can send a message in the voting booth.

Answer 4

Winners and losers. Success and failure. Victory and defeat. As the United States strived to define its identity and sovereignty, it adopted a "victory culture", typical of emerging powers throughout history. Unfortunately this "victory culture" essential to American history and politics, has evolved into a dangerous culture of triumphalism.

The "victory culture" of American politics is rooted deeply into its history. The founders of the present day United States of America sought not only independence from the British, but victory against the British. This victory was not fully completed until extensive negotiations led to the signing of the Treaty of Paris in September 3, 1783; which served not only as a formal acceptance of independence but more importantly the delineation of boundaries that would allow for American western expansion. A result of western expansion was the "Indian Wars"; a period of American history in which the "victory culture" began to take shape.

The "victory culture" began to take shape during this period given: 1) the new national government, having achieved national independence strived for sovereignty (through geographic expansion); which in turn, 2) defined a struggle not only against the colonial powers but more importantly, nature and the local indigenous populations in the West.

The "culture of victory" was cemented during and after the Spanish American War and the Mexican American War. During these two conflicts, the United States defined an expansionist policy known by the catch phrase of "Manifest Destiny" - the belief that the United States had a divinely inspired mission to expand, spreading its form of democracy and freedom. Advocates of "Manifest Destiny" believed that expansion was not only good, but that it was obvious ("manifest") and inevitable ("destiny").

The "closing of the American frontier" in 1980 defined the end of an era and the start of a new historical period; in which the victory culture would begin morphing into a dangerous culture of triumphalism.

The rise of communism and the Soviet Union, defined a new struggle for the United States - driven by ideological control as opposed to geographic gain. The road to victory was to be achieved through military, economic and political influence - as Teddy Roosevelt famous stated "Speak softly and carry a big stick". Vietnam was a prime example of how the "culture of victory" consumed and influenced military and political decisions. The film Apocalypse Now, provides a glimpse of this thinking - "Napalm in the morning "smells like victory" Lieutenant Colonel Kilgore.

The capitulation of communism defined a "New World Order" in which the United States found itself as the only legitimate superpower, its military and political might unmatched. The tragic events of 9/11, while providing the United States with an opportunity for introspection, cemented a "doctrine of triumphalism" under the Geroge W. Bush administration. When Republican Howard Dean, recently questioned the administrations' "plans for victory" on Iraq he was blasted for sending the troops and people the wrong message. Surely the conditions and definition of victory should be defined by the people of Iraq (who are the recipients of this victory) and not the United States?

The most significant impact of the United States "doctrine of triumphalism" is an impaired ability to judge the value or morality of its own actions.

Answer 5

Independent here. truth is, if you don't like the two party system....blame us. We are the ones who make the party what it is....if there aren't enough people to make a party's voice loud enough....it's our fault. I was raised in a Democratic household so I can't see siding with the Republicans, and the Democrats have become a joke....a shadow of what they used to be like 20 - 40 years ago. So, yes....it would be nice if Independents create a louder voice for ourselves.

Answer 6

I vote green party. It's not a cop out. everyone thinks it's throwing you vote away, but if people stopped thinking like that and actualy voted for other parties, they would get the recognition the need to be taken seriously.

Answer 7

I will say it again, I would vote Green Party, if they had a chance of winning.Of course thats not possible because this country is controlled by a select few. So it doesnt matter who you vote for. JFK was not supposed to win and they killed him. They couldnt control Nixon so they brought him down. Kerry was a shill candidate who was never meant to win anyway.

Answer 8

I vote my conscience, and therefore I usually vote for the best candidate--whether they're Republican, Democrat, or whatever else. Usually, when there's a Libertarian to vote for, I usually end up voting for them, though.

Answer 9

I am thinking of going libertarian. I don't think the democrats have a chance and the Republicans are wack jobs, if I were in England I would call republicans wankers. We are doomed.

Answer 10

I will vote for who I believe is the best fit for the job. My voters registration says Republican, but I'm not crazy about McCain and he will only get my vote if its between him and clinton.