Why has there never been any successful in matching the Republican or Democrat. I do know about the Green and the Independent, and even wonder how they can still afford to be around!!!
2007-09-26 09:22:57 · 10 answers · asked by mybusiness2 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Absolutely. We do have several other political parties besides the Democrats and Republicans. The Green, Libertarian, and Constitution Parties are all parties based on principle, with elected officials across the country. The Green Party is based on Ten Key Values, including social justice, non-violence, ecological wisdom, and grassroots democracy. Greens take absolutely no money from corporations, which fund and corrupt the two corporate parties.
In Illinois, Green candidate Rich Whitney received over 10% of the vote, establishing the Greens as the third recognized party in the state. This is the first time a nationally organized party has received this status in Illinois for over 80 years. The ballot access laws and corporate media make it difficult for Greens, and other third parties, to get their message out, but when they do, voters like what they hear.
Remember, the Republicans started as a third party when the Whigs and Democrats failed to support abolition. With both the Democrats and Republicans continuing to fund the Iraq War, it's time for voters to consider voting for another party.
We need to remove the ballot access restrictions, allow all legally recognized candidates into debates, and implement electoral reforms, such as instant runoff voting and proportional representation, to ensure a diverse and effective democracy.
Visit www.gp.org to find out more about the Green Party.
2007-09-29 08:04:34 · answer #1 · answered by sustomability 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We've had this two-party system for a long time...and it's here to stay. Education is the only solution here. For instance, if you're liberal or conservative, Republican or Democrat you're at least 50% right. So reading between the lines is very important. Third party candidacies have historically played spoiler in our system by giving the party out of power an advantage...e.g. Teddy Roosevelt, Ross Perot. It also evedidently exposes divisions whithin the ruling parties. I'm a liberal Democrat because it best represents who I am, not what I wish I could be. In my opnion, multiple parties would require coalitions, thereby making the system yet more complicated. If you're rich or poor...you know who you are, therefore you'll vote accordingly. The real gray area is when politicians open their mouth's... that's when education on you part...is required. Perfect example is the current race for the White House. Hillary Clinton seems to be uniting the party day by day and is the probable nominee for the Democrats, while the Republicans don't show a clear frontrunner. Throw Ron Paul (anti-war candidate) and late entry Fred Thompson in the mix and it proves there are devisions whithin the GOP. Next act? Mudslinging!!!...Solution? Do the research or...swallow the bullshit...
2007-10-04 12:35:31 · answer #2 · answered by Fern O 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No. When there was a relatively strong third party candidate (Ross Perot), Bill Clinton won the election with only 42% of the vote. That was no where near a majority.
2007-09-26 16:29:22 · answer #3 · answered by regerugged 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No matter what is the questions or the answers and no matter what we think we are or what we thinks about who we are ,meaning either prisoner or the warden , rich or poor, you eat meat or beans you love or you hate you except or reject ,leftist or rightist , black or white ,religious or atheist, and all other species living with us on planet earth and beyond which we all share a common bond that's we are really one ,but there is a down side to our existence a hidden secret which kept from us and they continue to suppress the truth and to protect their system of deception from crumbling , and humanity will be free ,but are you really wants to know ,are you ready , I hope so ,and I hope SO called man in authority read it and TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE GAME IS AGAINST ALL OF US , HERE COMES THE TRUTH MY FRIENDS THAT WE ALL LIVING ON THIS PLANET AS A GUINEA PIGS , LIKE REALLY ANIMAL FARM FOR EXPERIMENTS. PURE AND SIMPLE LABORATORY
2007-10-04 06:44:24 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
We would be far better off. Cause right now, it is damn near impossible for an independent candidate to get on the ballot in all 50 states.
2007-09-26 16:32:15 · answer #5 · answered by trevor22in 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
with a hundred million people in the country don't you think we would need more than3 or 4 try 20 or 30
2007-09-26 16:27:46 · answer #6 · answered by CHRIS S 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In my best Liberal impersonation, corporate America and special interests are firmly in control of our politicians. Since you need money in order to be elected, that's your answer.
2007-09-26 16:30:18 · answer #7 · answered by Matt 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Two's company, three's a crowd.
2007-09-26 16:26:37 · answer #8 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
how about anyone can run. seems they pick 2 jerks and we make the choice
2007-10-02 20:02:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
oh my god yes
2007-09-26 16:34:34 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋