A Third Party Candidate?
Posted: Wednesday, September 10, 2008
by straight talk
Many moons ago I talked about the possibility of a third party candidate running and being elected to office. Well while quite possible in my opinion that will not happen 50 days before this election. Why, because all of those third parties have their own agenda. They can't get together for the General Welfare of everyone although they all profess we need change. Now isn't that in of itself a sham?
Now if they want to talk history, even above and beyond a woman or black candidate, let them talk the revision of a third viable party. Now that would truly rock the boat. Is there not any politician or person who has this nations interest at heart to place aside their parties agenda and come to a compromise program that all can agree on?
The very sad and simple answer to all that is a resounding, NO. They all believe they have the right answers and they will all go down to defeat once again. Yes, just like the two major parities who feel they are the cream de la cream, these political types will not be able to set aside differences and unite for one common purpose.
So historically they have the golden opportunity and yet it will, like I said and as in the past, go sliding past. One has to think seriously if these candidates are really no more then spoilers. Thrown out there to take away from the opposition while not gaining enough to cripple the main candidates. It sure seems that way?
First they have to have money and influence and be at least somewhat well known. Paulson and Nader being the top two. Now that might not be a bad ticket from a known context, if they could set aside differences, but they can't. Secondly they have to have backers, investors if you may call them that. Once again money people. Yes and money always votes for what produces more money and what they want to see done. It's the way things are regardless of what is professed.
So when you really do get someone interested in We the People, they do not have the funds or organization. Why, they are all fragmented by their own ideology. No, not any leadership here to unite them in one common cause. One suspects if they were in Philadelphia when we were debating becoming a nation nothing would have transpired.
Now as for me if a Third Party candidate is on the ballot they will get my vote and I will vote against any incumbent that is running. Why, a sad reason, protest. Yet, they just might, might I say work for me and you? The others I already know what they intend to do. It comes right out of their mouths every day. That is if you listen for the right words. The same for those running in 2010, especially here in Florida.
Well you say that is a wasted vote. No, not any more then voting for someone I do not like to start with and it does send a clear message even if they should not get in that there are many out there fed up.
So Third Party candidate or not the presidency is meaningless. It is just the idea that sends shivers down the major parties spine. The real test is in Congress and if you and I say we want change that is where it must begin, period! It really is that simple my friends. Who knows, 50 or so days, I think not, but then again stranger things have happened.
Robert T. Melaccio Sr. 2008 Copyright 2008 Robert Melaccio Sr.
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Top-level comments on this article: (2 total)Robert, I sense and share your frustration. It seems like we're beyond redemption, especially the one that comes from the political realm. BTW, I've been watching Lou Dobbs' Independent Convention, and how I wish it was a serious, viable option, but it's not, at least not yet. I think a movement like this could grow, though, when we can get some air time, like Lou Dobbs is doing. We'll see. Yes, I agree with you, any vote cast is never a wasted vote, even if you vote for a candidate that you know will not win. It's worth sending a message. One day the number of protest voters will grow to where the truly independents will no longer be taken for granted by the political establishment known as the Democrats and Republicans. ~ GarswaPlease log in to respond to this comment.Yes Garswa frustrated and I thank you for your comments. As you sensed I feel somewhat disappointed that Obama, who has greatness at his finger tips, has not produced. Perhaps his "indoctrination" through and by the elite establishment does not allow him to think in any other fashion? I do not expect much from McCain except more of the same. Third parties an even bigger disapointmnet but it goes to show you where all their interests are. Best wishes. Robert.Please log in to respond to this comment.
Oh, if only we had a candidate for this Third Party (FRUSTRATION)! He/she would win in a landslide. But you're right, Congress is the 'pudding'. I'm still holding my reservations til the bitter end. And again you are right--there are no 'lesser of two evils' this time around.Great article, by the way.SandraPlease log in to respond to this comment.Sandra the other side of the coin I didn't write to is how cooperative would the Democrats and Republicans be towards a Third party candidate? The answer right before us, at all. Rhetorically do we really think this is about our nation and the General Welfare? Thanks much for your comments and reading Robert.Please log in to respond to this comment.
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