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Another story we don't get from the main stream media is the role of 3rd parties in delivering our greatest reforms. It was socialist party that pressured FDR into the NEW DEAL. Teddy Roosevelt busted trusts only after the Granger and Progressive movements threatened to upset the close political divide.
Fortunately McCain didn't really loose by that much. Only by being fickle and eager to flake off to libertarian or progressive parties the Republicrats will have to shore up their base.
If we don't threaten to vote our conscience we will never be heard. So long as you vote blindly D or R you've muted your vote. I dare say the Ron Paul revolution bullied the conservative Republicans to vote against the bailout. This was done lightly and with little threat.
We must poll 3rd party, think 3rd party and read 3rd party. These offer viable critiques of American policy. I think little effort is needed to understand the Rep. and Dem. positions as those come by osmosis.
Those who read this blog are more prone to vote 3rd party, but we really need to stress this point. Another fine piece Glenn.
