[ek_hornbeck]

While we have had two major parties for most of our history, the two major parties have not always been today’s Republican and Democrat parties.

I'd much prefer the alternatives of 200+ years ago. You had the "Democratic Republicans," technically the precursors of the Democrats, while in practice libertarian (or "classical liberals" if you prefer). Then you had the Federalists/Whigs, who were the conservative party.

A choice between libertarians and conservatives would be far preferable to a choice between socialists and crony capitalists.

[Dilbert San Diego]

I’m with you there. A clear choice between liberal/socialist and conservative parties would be great.

What do you get if you vote Republican? Just more crony capitalism or liberalism creeping in, just at a slower rate? The Republicans just don’t seem to me, to be a true opposition party.