Does America need Third options? If so which?

SPC Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:36:16 -0400

Our current system is dominated by two parties, is that arrangement representative of the american people's will? or does a third force need to cause waves? not necessarily to win (though that is an option for discussion) but what third derivative is needed to start change in this country? please explain your position.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pD4U46EX_7I though he is biased twards downsizing of government he does bring up 3 third party canidates. for information.

http://chucklewisforcongress.com/home.html
this fellow has a unique proposal for immigration one that's good for jogging the mind.

John Stossel - Party Crashers: The Libertarian, Constitution, & Socialist Candidates 9/13/12

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Response by SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA made Apr 9 at 2015 5:43 PM

SPC Elijah J. Henry, MBA — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 17:43:36 -0400

Yes, I think that a growing third party (likely the Libertarian Party) can affect decisions made by those elected officials who are not in the party.

At least, theoretically. The same effect can occur from any third party candidate that gets a noticeable portion of the vote. The savvy victor may notice that he could stand to gain some votes by implementing part of the third party candidate's platform.

Response by PO3 Steven Sherrill made Apr 9 at 2015 6:49 PM

PO3 Steven Sherrill — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 18:49:48 -0400

George Washington was afraid that if the people organized into political factions that it would be bad for the nation. He was right.

What we need is people who run on their personal ideals rather than ANY party's rhetoric.

I would like to see at least nine candidates on the ballot for each presidential, congressional and representative election. I would also like to see an overhaul of the electoral college to split those votes more along the lines of the popular vote.

Finally, I would like to see l political campaigns limited to a specific amount of public funds to run the entire campaign. Take out the lobbyists from the equation. See what kind of campaign they can run on a budget. Make it so they have to keep a public record of all spending. That way we would be able to have an insight into the way they budget before election day.

Response by LCpl Steve Wininger made Apr 9 at 2015 7:47 PM

LCpl Steve Wininger — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 19:47:25 -0400

A third candidate would change the dynamics, however, it is big money with special interests that get politicians elected regardless of their party.

I have little faith that anyone elected on the national level will actually care about anything or anyone other than their own special interests and agendas.

Sorry for being negative, money talks and all else is food for the corrupt.

Response by SSG Gerhard S. made Apr 9 at 2015 8:34 PM

SSG Gerhard S. — Thu, 09 Apr 2015 20:34:01 -0400

I am driven, politically speaking, by Constitutional fealty. Neither of the two prominent parties show any constitutional constraint. Our Constitution doesn't require a majority of the popular vote to get elected, and President Bush 43 proved that with his electoral majority when he won, over VP Gore's popular majority. I believe we DO need a party to choose that actually calls for constitutional constraint.

Response by 1SG Mark Wilder made Apr 12 at 2015 4:28 PM

1SG Mark Wilder — Sun, 12 Apr 2015 16:28:38 -0400

America requires many more parties. Parties are the means for voters to unite under their shared beliefs, to vote in representatives to represent them.

When two parties have the sole ability to make the laws for the good of the people, inevitably they make laws for the good of the two parties and neglect the people.

The Two Parties have done an amazing job at dividing voters and enslaving them to the belief that the voter must vote AGAINST one party, not voting for the one which best represents them.

In December 2013, after Veterans became targets of Congress to sacrifice for their need to distribute tax dollars elsewhere, the Veterans Party of America formed as a Constitutionalist, solution oriented party designed to unite Americans, no longer dividing them.

http://www.veteranspartyofamerica.org