Should political parties be outlawed?

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:42:06 -0500

So really? Politicians, our leaders, are so petty that this is what they've stooped to? They have the audacity?

Here's an idea: vote, and veto, based off if it's a good law or not

Does this anger you?

http://news.yahoo.com/could-obama-cut-deal-keystone-pipeline-dont-rule-060635611--finance.html

Could Obama cut deal on Keystone pipeline? Don't rule it out

By Steve Holland and Roberta Rampton WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama might be open to using the Keystone pipeline as leverage with Republicans if they cooperate on other aspects of his long-stalled domestic agenda, such as investing in infrastructure, closing tax loopholes or reducing carbon emissions. After years of fighting over TransCanada's crude oil pipeline from Canada, a Keystone deal is not entirely out of the question,...

Response by 1LT Nick Kidwell made Nov 19 at 2014 12:41 PM

1LT Nick Kidwell — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 12:41:48 -0500

Frankly, the backroom deals and mutual backscratching would not end if we abolished political parties.

We need to either accept the fact that we are a semi-democratic aristocracy, or we need to use the system to effect change and get us back to what we could be.

Response by Capt Richard I P. made Nov 19 at 2014 1:04 PM

Capt Richard I P. — Wed, 19 Nov 2014 13:04:50 -0500

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member Our first president, George Washington warned against political parties or "factions" in his farewell address.

http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp

Avalon Project - Washington's Farewell Address 1796

The period for a new election of a citizen to administer the executive government of the United States being not far distant, and the time actually arrived when your thoughts must be employed in designating the person who is to be clothed with that important trust, it appears to me proper, especially as it may conduce to a more distinct expression of the public voice, that I should now apprise you of the resolution I have formed, to decline...

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 25 at 2016 7:43 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 25 Jul 2016 19:43:45 -0400

does the freedom of speech and right to assembly mean anything to you? I'm not attaching you, just asking.