[Texas Federalist]

Until you achieve power you are not going to change our system and with out major change none of the hundred or so third parties that have tried have succeeded.

Ross Perot was polling at over 40% before he dropped out of the 1992 race and still got over 20% when he reentered. Imagine what an intelligent and charismatic candidate could do if he invested his own money.

[Bob J]

Imagine what an intelligent and charismatic candidate could do if he invested his own money.

[Libertarianize the GOP]

Look at Jesse in Minnesota, after a short honeymoon he had more difficulty governing than either our current President Bush or that impeached ex-President. The Federal Government with two houses and an independently elected President does not lend itself to coalitions like Europe where third parties are common. A parliamentary system where third parties work leads to endless debate and attempts at consensus, but about guarantees that no strong leaders like President Bush emerge.

[PersonalLiberties]

Exactly, you need an awesome fundraising machine to get anywhere.