On Nov 5, 2:07*pm, "HeyBub" wrote:
Mortimer Schnerd, RN wrote:

I know very few people who would buy all of their party's positions. Most
of them are like me, who agree with aspects of both.... but not
all. *The parties need to move closer to us instead of expecting us
to come to them.

The political parties accurately reflect the views of their membership. If
you want them to change, get active in the party of your choice and become
an advocate.

It's the "independent" voter who's the most dependent of all. He has no say
in who the candidates will be, he has no voice in the platform, policies, or
practices of either party. After the election, he has no influence or power
over the elected officials.

To a politician, an independent voter is like a dust storm. He shows up once
every four years, creates a mess and much confusion, and has to be dealt
with. After that, he's ignored until next time.

That is something that the majority of people in this country totally
ignore. You are not participating in the process by just voting in
the presidential election every four years. Just the opposite, you
are in effect supporting the worst that the two parties have to
offer. If you really want a government that represents you...you must
get involved at every level from the local precinct to the oval
office.