[kirbyfan]

Originally Posted by Mexivoof

I did not object to the point you were making, my problem is with the entrenchment of the 2 party system in America, and the American attitude that to vote for a 3rd party candidate is "throwing away your vote". It is a self fulfilling prophecy.
George Washington and John Adams warned against a 2 party system but it rapidly developed none the less.
Correct me if I am wrong, but the only time in American history that I can recollect that a 3rd party candidate had a chance was Ross Perot. The way the polls were moving before he dropped out, then dropped back in, he could have won, at least the popular vote. However even then with our crazy constitution, unless he had 1/2 the electoral vote (unlikely) the election would have been held in the House where virtually everyone is ... you got it, a Democrat or Republican. And in a party line vote (as usual) Clinton would have won anyway.
Thats my beef, thanks for letting me vent, and if I have made any factual errors, please feel free to correct me.
Voof

I am all for a system that has many many parties. How can a nation as diverse as ours be represented accurately by 2 parties...