Why I was raised a Republican

[Danzig]

the lesser of two evils is still evil. the two party system is broken, it's been broken. this country goes back and forth between the two, looking for someone to fix our problems. yeah, that's working well.

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by Danzig

the lesser of two evils is still evil. the two party system is broken, it's been broken. this country goes back and forth between the two, looking for someone to fix our problems. yeah, that's working well.

No argument from me!

[somerfrost]

Originally Posted by somerfrost

No argument from me!

Prior to Obama, the last candidate that excited me was George McGovern, I enthusiastically supported him. Bobby Kennedy showed promise as he was apparently willing to go left of his brother. I felt that Obama was important as his election would prove to us that indeed the "American dream" was more than words. I knew from the beginning that his middle of the road politics would disappoint me but I felt the symbolism was extremely important. I was originally a supporter of Hillary for much the same reason, and I still feel she would have made a better President...unfortunately it appears that she is resigned to never attaining the position. So, our next President will be either a conservative Republican or a middle of the road Democrat...and the status quo will continue. This is the will of the American people...we get what we deserve.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Danzig

the lesser of two evils is still evil. the two party system is broken, it's been broken. this country goes back and forth between the two, looking for someone to fix our problems. yeah, that's working well.

Independents are free to run. They can't make it past primaries.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Riot

Independents are free to run. They can't make it past primaries.

i'm aware of that. we still only have two parties because most folks still cling to one or the other, when neither is worth clinging to!

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i'm aware of that. we still only have two parties because most folks still cling to one or the other, when neither is worth clinging to!

Voters want the right to vote, but don't generally much care to fulfill their end of the bargain by learning about the candidates.

[hi_im_god]

Originally Posted by Danzig

i'm aware of that. we still only have two parties because most folks still cling to one or the other, when neither is worth clinging to!

do you think italian voters are happier?

more choice just leads to more choices, not necessarily better choices.

you still have to deal with the fact that governing with a majority means compromise. and we seem to be well on our way to that being a laughably archaic political tactic.

we have the best government any bi-polar electorate could expect. we want benefits but we don't want taxes. we want world influence but the sacrifice has to be made by others.

i'm surprised things are still working out as well as they do. we don't deserve better. my generation and those after have earned far less than what we have.