OK...aside from the 'im a conservative, im a liberal' debate...why do we only have two political partys with power in the U.S. Why hasn't there been a third party to really step it up.... I bet if they only had enough money a rational party like the liberiterians could do it....Why do we the people continue to vote for these rich republican/democrat A-whole?. Why America? Does it just broil down to who has the most money?Is that who gets elected?
2007-02-09 21:06:48 · 10 answers · asked by yellowmedia 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
The "Big Two" don't like competition. Less of the pie (power) for them.
2007-02-09 21:15:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bawney 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because the greatest fear of both the Demcrats and the Republicans (Politicians, not their constituents) is that the middle class would unite under a third party. These two political machines have run this country since 1855 or htere abouts. They will not share power. The other problem is that occasionally you will here about an independent running for president. A viable 3rd party would need to start at the state and local levels, win some governorships, hell win as mayor of a medium size city even. Get some seats in the state legislatures, win congressional and Seante seats and then propose a candidate for President. Most thrid parties want to start at the very top.
2007-02-09 22:22:48 · answer #2 · answered by pretender59321 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think money has a great deal to do with it, with money comes name recognition, how many candidates can you name from any party on the ballot and I bet you can name most of the repuglicans and democrats but cannot name very many libertarians. This is where the problem lies, also I think electability has a lot to do with it, Most party members on both sides believe that a vote for a third party is a lost vote. I personally think the two party system could work if people cared enough to work to better these two party's and a viable third party candidate just might help to keep the other party's honest.
2007-02-09 21:18:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possibly it's the fear of a third party vote strengthening the opposition's party, in other words splitting the vote! For example; Ross Perot was responsible for Clinton winning in 1996, Independents and Conservatives saw a need for a third party, however the left, saw a way to take power...
2007-02-09 22:16:15 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm a Libertarian. Yes, I actually vote that way, generally. Most Democrats I talk to agree with the Libertarian party but they are more concerned about social issues than fiscal issues. Most Republicans I talk to are fiscally conservative and aren't too concerned with the social issues.
You would think the Libertarian Party would be a shoe-in, right?
Wrong. Here's why. Most Democrats who agree with Libertarians are afraid that if they don't vote Democratic then the fire and brimstone Republican will win. Most Republicans who agree with Libertarians are afraid that the Crypto-Nazi/Marxist Democrats will ransack their incomes and wealth.
Basically, it's a fear vote. Republicans didn't vote FOR Bush, they voted AGAINST Gore and Kerry.
2007-02-09 21:18:10 · answer #5 · answered by Jesus Jones 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The two party system in America is very established preventing other political believers to say what they want for USA. A third party or fourth party must be given chances so that people will have more choices for a better America especially that China is booming economically threatening USA as a superpower.
2007-02-09 21:12:13 · answer #6 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-03 01:33:17 · answer #7 · answered by roca 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it does boil down to money many people are easily influenced by media and advertisement in this country and the dems and repubs have huge war chests to buy the elections
2007-02-09 21:17:02 · answer #8 · answered by JOHN D 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The US media refused to allow it to happen
If there was a third party the US media might be getting the boot
2007-02-09 23:27:37 · answer #9 · answered by Taco . 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Because it seems most people don't have a mind of their own. They would rather just follow the crowd. I am neither republican or democrat.
2007-02-09 21:15:44 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋