I'm likely to vote Libertarian this election. Rev. Jesse Jackson is one of those really interesting people who appear to have gotten their political career started by men in black suits who needed an outspoken opposition candidate.
But in any case, I can definitely say I am disturbed by two things this year:
1) The notion that voting for anyone other than Kerry and Bush is wrong or wasted or akin to supporting Bush or Kerry. People should vote for who they want to be president and anyone nay saying voting for your best candidate should be looked at suspiciously.
2) The notion that Republicans and Democrats are representative of Americans and their body of opinions. It is very clear that the two primary parties have converged on almost all topics - and as a result it is also clear neither of them represents the center leaning majority of Americans. This election proves that Republicans and Democrats are now the puppets of vocal minorities who seek to reshape America to suit their fanatical means.
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Re: I want a GOOD third party to vote for!
Date: 2004-10-29 07:24 pm (UTC)But in any case, I can definitely say I am disturbed by two things this year:
1) The notion that voting for anyone other than Kerry and Bush is wrong or wasted or akin to supporting Bush or Kerry. People should vote for who they want to be president and anyone nay saying voting for your best candidate should be looked at suspiciously.
2) The notion that Republicans and Democrats are representative of Americans and their body of opinions. It is very clear that the two primary parties have converged on almost all topics - and as a result it is also clear neither of them represents the center leaning majority of Americans. This election proves that Republicans and Democrats are now the puppets of vocal minorities who seek to reshape America to suit their fanatical means.