why would any sane and intelligent PERSON vote for either party?......seriously....
Because in many places, the system is rigged by mutual agreement between the two parties to restrict other parties from fully participating. In Oklahoma, we have closed primaries. Third party or independents can't vote in the primaries. Add to that the fact that media outlets very often only let the top two in the polls debate, and the other guys are shut out. There might be other party candidates on the ballot, but you've never heard of them and know little about them. Even if you do...as I do because I like to be informed.....most other people don't know and therefore your candidate doesn't stand a chance. In that event, you can vote on principle for a guy you know doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of getting elected or you vote for the lesser of two evils and pick the rat bastard who will do the least damage.
its up to the people of this Country to change that....you know the controlled "Party" people wont be any help so its going to up to those of us who are not controlled and are sick and tired of these 2 useless parties keeping everyone else out of the running......
Oh, I agree.......but I have trouble seeing it happen. Here is a for instance from the primary held a couple of days ago. Dax Ewbank is a libertarian who ran on the Republican ticket. He attempted to run a grassroots campaign and accepted no donations. I voted for him, but he ended up getting something like 9% of the primary vote. If you don't get your name out there in the public, the public isn't going to know you. If they don't know you, they won't vote for you. On principle, I understand what he is doing and what he is for. On principle, I voted for him. But I knew from day one that he didn't stand a chance. There have been others before him and there will be others after him. The two party system is strong and it's hard to crack....even when you choose to work from inside to change it. Maybe someday, but it's going to take something big, really big to change the majority of people's minds to changing it.
Dax Ewbank for Governor | Liberty is the Issue
As a former pastor, Ewbank has a deep appreciation for people of faith and a strong commitment to his own. Dax is a Christian who understands that the role of the Church and that of the state are as different as the words we use to describe them, and as a statesman will work to limit government to only those purposes that can be justified by his simple platform:
1. Do everything you have agreed to do.
2. Do not encroach on other people or their property.
Don?t Donate | Dax Ewbank for Governor
"You read that right, donÂ’t donate. We are running a grassroots campaign all the way. Dax believes that you can spend your money much better than the government can via taxes, and he also believes that you can spend your money much better than he can for a campaign. If we want a government by the people, we ought to be able to pull off a campaign by the people too!
Get the word out, get creative, use social networking, talk with your friends, print up your own signs and flyers. Promote the simple principles of Liberty and limited government. Many groups are already popping up online and if youÂ’re keen to Liberty, chances are you already have some friends who are involved!
ItÂ’s standard fare for politicians to have a large campaign fund, and to constantly be begging for your contributions. WeÂ’re tired of the standard fare, we want a government FOR THE PEOPLE, so itÂ’s up to the people to make sure one gets elected!"
The Issues | Dax Ewbank for Governor
Dax Ewbank (R) 23,999 9%
Chad Moody (R) 40,804 15%
Mary Fallin (R) 199,907 76%