Save your sympathy, I've never cast a vote for Perot, so it's lost on me. I agree to your Party firster stance, in the sense that as long as there are more of you who'll hold your nose, then the 3rd Party doesn't stand a snowballs chance. I'll also tell you this as a matter of fact, until I see a significant difference in the 2 Party's, neither will get my vote. If it's so awful (again I agree, though there is little difference) to contemplate a Dem winning, then sooner or later more of you will stop holding your nose and join us. The Republicans were once a 3rd Party, and have lost their way. Infiltration into the Big Tent was the driving force. Root out your lefty's and I'll reconsider my 20+ year membership. Until then, waller in your own misery, I'll take mine elsewhere thank you. Blackbird.
Sometimes it makes sense to take a step back and consider what is most important. If a reasonable person were to examine what the two "major" parties claim to represent, a very stark difference would be apparent. If however, the comparison is made regarding the majority of what the two parties actually DO when in power, there is very little difference.
Both parties have the same basic goals..........
1. Raise money for campaigns
2. Get elected
3. Get re-elected
4. Expand the size, scope and influence of government
5. Take as much money from the economy as is possible, and cry that there isn't enough
6. Bad mouth and blame the other party for anything that goes wrong.
7. Pander to the demographic that can deliver large blocks of votes.
8. Get into bed with as many "big-money donor" special interests as possible
9. Remember the words of Al Davis, "Just win, Baby!" at any cost.
If one were an Independent voter, would he or she trust either party?
"Government is not the solution, government is the problem"
- RWR