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The subject title "Democrats Can't Be Trusted" implies Republicans can be trusted. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Both parties have the same goal, control of the population. They only differ on the method. Both parties see the Constitution as a "living document" to be interpreted for the time and purpose. Both parties are beholden to special interests.

Less than 50% of the adult population participates in national elections now. The vast majority of those refusing to participate believe, and rightfully so, there is little difference in these two parties.

Nothing will change the course of our nation with parties at the helm. Until a real independent movement asserts itself, by the people, we will continue to court tyranny. Any independent movement must not limit the goal to simply electing an independent President, but an independent Congress that supports an independent President.

"The subject title "Democrats Can't Be Trusted" implies Republicans can be trusted."

Logically it doesn't. This is not a recommendation to trust Republicans. But some people would read it that way. They would be wrong.

" Nothing could be further from the truth. "

I agree with this, but in a different way. No person should trust another person--trust should only be placed in God.

"Both parties have the same goal, control of the population. They only differ on the method. "

This is tinfoil hat baloney.

"Both parties see the Constitution as a "living document" to be interpreted for the time and purpose. "

I am not aware of any evidence to support this statement for the Republican party as a whole. Certainly some individual Republicans subscribe to this--sadly, some are Supreme Court justices.

"Both parties are beholden to special interests. "

That is generally true. This really means that bribery works for some individual politicians.

"Less than 50% of the adult population participates in national elections now. The vast majority of those refusing to participate believe, and rightfully so, there is little difference in these two parties. "

I agree with your first statement. I am not aware of evidence to support your second statement. I have heard this chiefly from Libertarian party members who use this to support their own party. A cursory comparison of Al Gore's tax policy and George Bush's would show they were substantially different. A list of their judicial nominations would confirm it.

"Nothing will change the course of our nation with parties at the helm. Until a real independent movement asserts itself, by the people, we will continue to court tyranny. Any independent movement must not limit the goal to simply electing an independent President, but an independent Congress that supports an independent President."

Interesting goals, but they are at odds with the will of the American people. We control the political parties, not the other way around. I speak not just of voting, but of volunteering, which is critical for any candidate. See Cong. BillyBob/John Armor. The candidate must sell himself/herself to volunteers first, then they must sell the voters, as well as the candidate. Parties provide the volunteers, based upon underlying philosophy. The Democrats want the government to look after the little guy and solve his problem. The Republicans want the market to abound and solve problems. The Libertarians want individual freedom.

The American people have not been sold on another political party beside Republican and Democrat. What do you have in mind?