Let's Get Serious

The Democratic and Republican tickets have been finalized.  Now, we see vice presidential candidates.  Are these vice presidential candidates truly representative of America, or are they also political pundits merely along for the ride?  Does Sara Palin or Joe Biden have anything in common with Mrs. and Mr. American?

The Green Party made huge waves in a past presidential election.  Let's take a look at where they are now!  Cynthia McKinney is the Green Party candidate for president.  Cynthia is a former Democratic Representative from Georgia.  When nominated, McKinney declared, "I am asking you to vote your conscience, vote your dreams, vote your future, vote Green."  According to the Green Party website:

"Resolutely anti-war and anti-imperialist, firmly committed to defending individual liberties and determined to hold the outgoing president and vice president to account – as a member of the House in 2006, McKinney introduced the first articles of impeachment against President Bush – McKinney is an ardent advocate for national health care, expanded education spending and energy policies that emphasize mass transportation and conservation rather than rewarding oil-company profiteering."

The Green Party choice represents a strong anti-war platform, and they suggest that national security means no imperialism, stronger economic viability for the least wealthy Americans, and true equality for all American citizens.  The Green Party looks to make big changes in Environmental Policy.  Changes that would reverse the current approach that pits special interests against environmental sustainability.  It does not seem that McKinney would appoint somebody from the oil industry to lead the EPA.

Learn more about the Green Party choice for the 2008 presidential election:

http://votetruth08.com/

The Indendepents in Minnesota

One of the "bigger" and more well known of the small parties is the Independence Party. In Minnesota there is a rather nasty senate race going on between the Democrats and Republicans. Yet, another reason to look to the smaller parties and see that there are alternatives. The following individuals are seeking the Independence Party's endorsement in the Sept. 18th primary:

Stephen Williams (who received the IP endorsement)

Kurt Michael Anderson

Dean Barkley

Bill Dahn

Darryl Stanton

Jack Uldrich

Doug Williams

America has more than two choices!

Numerous other parties compete seemingly unnoticed. In 2008, the following parties will present presidential candidates:

Democratic Party
Republican Party
Libertarian Party (http://www.lp.org/)
Constitution Party (http://www.constitutionparty.com/)
Green Party (http://www.gp.org/)

Other parties that failed to gain enough support to offer a competitive presidential candidate include:

Independence Party (http://www.independencepartyofamerica.com/)
Moderate Party (www.modparty.net/)
Party for Socialism and Liberation (pslweb.org/)
Centrist Party (www.uscentrist.org/)
America First Party (www.americafirstparty.org/)
Modern Whig Party (www.whigs.us/)

And my favorite, the Marijuana Party (www.pot-party.com/marijuan.htm).

All kidding aside, why is this country dominated by two parties? I suspect that there are more than two perspectives in American politics and American society. While some parties may lack the organization or credentials to vie, the national press has nonetheless impotently neglected the messages of alternative parties.

It is time to begin an honest, open discussion in America. It is time for Americans to talk candidly. It is time for Americans to become desensitized, and for Americans to stop taking offense to harmless discussion. It is time for Americans to stop sacrificing realty for political correctness. It is time for America to grow up and act like a mature part of the world community. This requires coverage of all perspectives and all parties.

Politics As We See It

So the press is not quite "honest" with its coverage of politics. Do you hear much about the green party? No!!! We don't think that's fair. So here we go - we are starting this blog to show all viewpoints, good and bad.