For people like me, voting Democrat, Republican, or
Independent just seems like a waste of time.
The problem
with political representation in the US is that less than 50% of
registered voters actually cast ballots, much less get involved with
a political campaign or try to meet and speak with their elected
representatives. Believe me, it is not beyond the means of a normal
person with other responsibilities to do so. I've met all the way up
to U.S. Senators before, and all it takes is the patience to sit
through their speeches (when they give an address at a small public
institution) and wait for them to take questions. I've never donated
as much as a penny to a political campaign either (although I have
been a volunteer on several occasions).
If every half-cocked
"libertarian" or "green" registered and faithfully voted
on-issue in every election, they would quickly become a major
political force. Look at the NRA, State Teachers Associations, or
FOP on opensecrets. Their donations don't come close to industry
groups but they represent vital block votes.
VOTE, you
morons, it actually works.
Party slogan: Elect us and we
will delete one regulation per day, one law per week, one subsidy
per month and one tax per year.
I doubt they will
accomplish anything at
all.
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