January 13, 2004
Alternatives
There are alternatives to the two corporate parties. There are the obvious ones, like the Greens, the Libertarians, Peace and Freedom, and American Taxpayer. However, there is a fairly broad spectrum of woefully under-recognized parties to consider. Project Vote Smart lists the ones that are offering Presidential candidates for 2004.
Who knew the Federalists were still around? And the National Barking Spider Resurgence Party reminds me of discovering in the early 90’s that California had something like 1500 active political parties. Now THAT is democracy. How could you not be in favor of the Anti-Hypocrisy Party? Or if you’re completely undecided, you could go with the Independent Democratic Republicans. Sometimes we need to take a step back and see the humor in the world.
Posted by rev_matt_y at January 13, 2004 02:46 PMAnti-Hypocrisy Party? Where do I join up. I will go a week without groceries to make a contribution. (not much of a sacrifice, need to lose a few pounds, anyway.)
So many, many, many other parties, all without a prayer. That’s it, the FEC must be brought down.
Enjoyed this read, Thanks, rev_matt_y.
Posted by: David R. Remer at January 13, 2004 06:19 PMJust read Ms. Temperance’s issue stances - She is running for President (again) with the Anti-Hypocrisy Party. I have always thought of myself as basically liberal. After reading her platform, I am so far to the right of her I would need Bush’s moon shuttle just to get back to earth. Whoaaa!!!
Here is hope:
http://www.peroutka2004.com/home.html
Posted by: x-Republican at January 17, 2004 05:57 PMHow about the Whigs? They could use another go.
Posted by: Adam at January 19, 2004 07:31 PM
