Does anyone know what political parties are good for? Were they created for a purpose?
So far as my limited knowledge allows me to understand, I think it would be beneficial to everyone if there were no political parties whatsoever. Most people feel the social pressure to either identify themselves as Republican or Democrat. When you say you're a Democrat, you're expected to have the same opinion that other Democrats do. That doesn't really leave much wiggle room. Take Lieberman for example. Lieberman was bashed by Democrats for "not being Democratic enough." Now what the **** is that? I really respect Lieberman's decision to stand by his stance on the war. The same goes for McCain and the Republicans. The point is, if you label yourself a member of either society, you lose some freedom. When this happens, new ideas can't come through. The political pool stagnates.
In short, be independent. They throw better parties (pun? I think not).
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