[Congressman Billybob]

The failure of third parties since 1854 is, I think, a matter of tactics, not opportunity.

There are two ways to storm the castle. One is to charge up the hill with torches and pitchfolks. That way fails. The other way is to persuade a majority of those holding the castle to change sides and open the gate. That method has often succeeded.

If we take over most of the Republican Party, plus a small part of the Democrats, as a combination, it will be a “third party” effort, but it will be a major party result. New thinking is needed.

John / Billybob

[jla]

The other way is to persuade a majority of those holding the castle to change sides and open the gate.

I agree that this is feasible, though could it transpire in less than a generation's time?

In the interim, I'll stick with a Palin-led GOP.