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That worked really poorly with the last "Hope & Change" candidate. If you suggest voting for an independent... That is sort of a pipedream in the current US el

That worked really poorly with the last "Hope & Change" candidate. If you suggest voting for an independent... That is sort of a pipedream in the current US election climate. Noble thought and effort to push for such a candidate, but they have little to no chance of actually being electable. And even if they do get elected... Whats to stop them from being totally corrupted, or just overtly ignored by the rest of the government? You think Obama had a hard time pushing through legislation? Just wait till some independent has to fight both Dems & Repubs on every issue because he/she isn't part of either party (and basically a slap in the face to their power structure.) Edit: The biggest issue (in my opinion) at this point is the two party system that is entrenched beyond belief.

rschmitty 13y ago
> Edit: The biggest issue (in my opinion) at this point is the two party system that is entrenched beyond belief. Entrenched to hopelessness. Money buys politicians so much power and there is no amount of regulation (which would have to be passed by those in power and getting the money, HA!) that could curtail it. Eventually you are going to step on someone's first amendment right to "say" (buy ads upon ads upon ads) what they want for/against another candidate. I think the only way I can hope for actual change is for more people to get involved and not be so easily swayed by various types of media. But the majority is lazy..
chaostheory 13y ago
There are 3rd party candidates...