[JoanVarga]

Thanks for a well-considered reply. I really am casting about for a “voice” in the national conversation about whether or not we have one party or two. Much will depend on that assessment.

If we have two parties, if there are enough monied individuals not beholden to the national weal— for a paycheck or payout or handout or bailout— that can use their powers for good, then sign me up. The GOP locally made it clear that they needed my money to support their choice, not my active volunteerism for Conservatism.

If we have one party, it’s time to end the charade.

[Lakeshark]

Best of luck in your search, politics can be messy and no fun sometimes. Unfortunately, it's what we have to deal with at this point, and we can't afford to fumble the ball too many more times.

If you find something decent in your search, kindly ping me, good things are often hard to find.