Comments on: Third Party Quandary

By: Roger Titkemeyer

Roger Titkemeyer — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 07:43:51 +0000

Thank you, Ed.

Here’s the way I see it:
The Rs ahve lost their way.
The Ds have shown their true colors.

The middle of the road voters decide who wins an election.

The middle of the road voter needs to be educated as to why the true conservative candidate is the best candidate.

We will not be successful in educating the middle of the road voter working under the mantel of said “lost” party.

Therefore, I intend to remain non-partisan and be very aggressive in our 912 Project proseletyzing. If we do our jobs, the choice should become obvious without endorsing an R (or D or even an I).

By: Ed Bell

Ed Bell — Sat, 19 Dec 2009 04:05:35 +0000

Roger,
I follow your comments on the 9/12 meetup group, value your opinion and agree with you to a point. The Republicans are damaged due to a lack of backbone and character. While the Democrat party is in a dark and dangerous place right now.
We have millions of people across the country who are getting educated and involved. Exactly, how should all this energy be directed? Obviously, I think reform is the best, first, and fastest path to results, but I am always seeking input from other concerned patriots.

By: Roger Titkemeyer

Roger Titkemeyer — Fri, 18 Dec 2009 22:13:24 +0000

The Republican brand is severely damaged and may be beyond repair with many marginal voters. But wouldn’t it be safe to say the Democrat brand possibly is too? Hmm. What’s left? Hmm again.

By: Ed Bell

Ed Bell — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:59:31 +0000

d.eris, the corrupt individuals at the top of these parties does not reflect the views of the average Democrat or Republican voter. We have an obligation to reclaim the parties and shape their platform to one that reflects the views of voters. Most Americans have not been happy with their choice of candidates for a long time, but this past year has finally motivated people to become involved. It would be a shame to waste the opportunity by starting a new party from scratch.

By: Maggi

Maggi — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:14:13 +0000

d.eris – how do you propose to build the political infrastructure necessary to build a national third party? where would you start? would you begin on a strictly local level or do you envision running candidates for Congress? If so, how would you move them into committee assignments/chairmanships? Is there an example where this has been done that you could build on? Your outrage and frustration is understandable, and shared, but the question we have to answer is how to be the change we want to see, and I don’t believe any third party effort will have a measurable effect.

By: d.eris

d.eris — Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:56:27 +0000

It is just as much work, if not more work, measured in time and money, to “take back” the two party system. In less time and with less money, a real grassroots third party opposition to the charade of Democratic-Republican politics could be built in every district of the country. You admit that Americans have been “sold out” by the two party system, that the Constitution is ignored by Republicans and Democrats, that liberty has been trampled by them, but then advise we work with Republicans and Democrats, within the two-party system. The Tea Party needs to DECLARE ITS INDEPENDENCE from the Republican and Democratic Parties.