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    A Two-Party Death Grip

    A Two-Party Death Grip
    by Chuck Baldwin
    February 15, 2008

    It is time to say it: the two major parties hold a death grip on the American people. Instead of representing the people, both the Republican and Democrat parties are bought and paid for by special interest groups and multinational corporations. Neither party pays any attention to the U.S. Constitution but both are largely marching in lockstep toward bigger and bigger government. Both Republicans and Democrats eagerly sacrifice what's good for the country for what's good for the party. As they now exist, neither major party deserves the support of patriotic Americans.

    Furthermore, blind allegiance to the two major parties has created a "lesser of two evils" mindset that has warped the thinking and perverted the values of otherwise good people. What people would never accept in any other venue of society, they gladly and willingly accept from their chosen party's candidates.

    People expect honesty and integrity from clergymen, bankers, doctors, businessmen, realtors, journalists, and even used car salesmen. Those same people, however, quickly tolerate and even excuse dishonesty and chicanery from their chosen political party.


    Ever since George W. Bush became President of these United States, I have watched in disbelief as my fellow Christian conservatives have not only looked the other way as Bush repeatedly betrayed conservative/constitutional principles, but have willingly and enthusiastically supported his apostasy. Many of them are continuing to do the same thing by supporting the Big-Government, pro-amnesty, pro-gun control, pro-100-year war, grubby candidacy of John McCain. Good grief! Pat Robertson even endorsed the soiled candidacy of the liberal cross-dresser, Rudy Giuliani.

    It is clear, therefore, that conservatives are more than willing to support and defend someone they know to be unfaithful to both their oath of office and to bedrock conservative principles. In other words, it does not matter a whit to them whether their candidate tells the truth, obeys the Constitution, or even demonstrates fidelity to the fundamental principles of liberty. If he has an "R" behind his name, conservatives will support him.

    However, the same people who will justify dishonesty in the lives of their favored party's politicians would never accept such conduct from anyone else. Furthermore, many of these conservatives actually call themselves Christians; many are preachers. They preach and teach the virtues of honesty and integrity from the pulpit. They teach boys and girls to be honest and virtuous: to put the principles of right above personal wealth or benefit. Then, they turn around and support these lying politicians, many of whom are fornicating, greedy, arrogant reprobates. What is even more amazing is that they find no inconsistency with what they are doing.

    In his Farewell Address, our first and greatest President, George Washington, eloquently lobbied the American people to guard against over-infatuation with political parties. Anyone reading his warnings today will be impressed with his insight and wisdom. Virtually everything he predicted has come to pass. Blind loyalty to political parties has corrupted our public institutions, blinded the hearts and minds of the American people, and opened wide the door to undue foreign influence.

    If everyone who believes and teaches honesty and accountability would put it into practice when they walk into the voting booth, we could put a stop to this pathetic practice of electing dishonest and despicable people to high public office. Instead of hiding their own character and integrity under the bushel basket of party partisanship, voters could be proud of the fact that they are actually helping to set the ship of state aright by electing men and women of honesty and character.

    Although I do not share this opinion, many people believe Abraham Lincoln to be one of America's greatest presidents (I think he was one of the worst). Personal opinion aside, it is a fact that Lincoln's election and subsequent influence upon this country was huge. Therefore, it is more than significant to realize that Lincoln was first elected from a four-person race with only 39% of the popular vote. Even more significant is the fact that at that time the Republican Party was a minor party, having been formed only a few years earlier. So much for the argument that a minor party cannot win a major election.

    In practically every Presidential election, there are candidates from a variety of independent or "third" parties on the ballot. To ignore them merely because they are not Republicans or Democrats is absurd. Furthermore, it is more than obvious that the GOP will not tolerate principled candidates running for President. The recent Presidential candidacies of Duncan Hunter, Tom Tancredo, Alan Keyes, and Ron Paul make this abundantly clear.

    While it may still be appropriate to support state and local Republican candidates, at the Presidential level, it is waste of time--and a wasted vote--to support the establishment Republican candidates. They are all Big-Government liberals. Yes, that includes Mike Huckabee.

    I recommend that people seriously consider voting for a Third Party candidate this November. Start by taking a close look at the Constitution Party.

    http://www.constitutionparty.com/

    The Constitution Party (the third largest political party in America) has a proven track record of fidelity to pro-life, conservative principles and to constitutional government. I further believe it is time for principled columnists and journalists such as Charley Reese to start encouraging voters to support principled, independent candidates. The same goes for leaders of the Religious Right such as Tony Perkins, James Dobson, and Phyllis Schlafly. For them to continue to ignore good, independent candidates only serves to strengthen and augment the two-party death grip.
    It is more than interesting that more people are currently registered as Independents than either Republican or Democrat. But it is not enough to register as an Independent, we must start voting Independent. Remember, the object is to elect honest and honorable leaders for our country, not to promote and protect the private agendas of the fat cats who control the two major parties.

    It increasingly appears that the two major parties will force the American people to choose between the fascistic John McCain or the Marxist Barack Obama. Is that really the kind of choice we are willing to accept? Are we really content to continue to vote the "party line," no matter what damage results?

    Let's face it, folks: the two major parties are strangling the life out of this country. It is indeed a death grip. Something drastic must be done, and it must be done NOW! Since it does not appear that either major party is salvageable (at the national level), it is up to "We the people" to take matters into our own hands. This means bypassing the mainstream press and relying more on the Internet for our news and information. And it means bypassing the two major parties and voting for Independent candidates for President.

    If Michael Bloomberg throws his hat in the Presidential ring, it will already be a three-man race. A strong independent conservative contender would make it a viable four-man race (just like 1860). At that point, anything could happen. But first, we must awaken to the reality of the two-party death grip, and then decide to do something about it. I am ready. How about you?

    © Chuck Baldwin

    This column is archived as http://www.chuckbaldwinlive.com/c2008/c ... 80215.html
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    very good read and very truthful . Chuck has had my vote for 2 months now and i'm not changing . Dr.Paul will not be on the ballot but Chuck will be. Very Good American with Pro Americans view points . Listen to him talk on youtube , he'll win ya .
    Staying loyal to the major parties is Foolish now . They don't care about you the Citizen and waste our money with little care . They MUST be voted out or we lose our Nation .
    Nam vet 1967/1970 Skull & Bones can KMA .Bless our Brothers that gave their all ..It also gives me the right to Vote for Chuck Baldwin 2008 POTUS . NOW or never*
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    Yes, I like Baldwin and Bloomberg better than Obama and McCain.
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    Re: A Two-Party Death Grip

    Quote Originally Posted by SicNTiredInSoCal
    Therefore, it is more than significant to realize that Lincoln was first elected from a four-person race with only 39% of the popular vote. Even more significant is the fact that at that time the Republican Party was a minor party, having been formed only a few years earlier. So much for the argument that a minor party cannot win a major election.
    This is a very important point. Many people believe that the two party monopoly can never be cracked, so we have to just stay Republicans and hope for the best. This ignores an ironic reality: That the Republican Party itself began as an alternative party. It got its start because of the death of a major party that was fractionalized by the inept divisive leadership that it was nominating. This is very similar to what we are seeing today with the present Republican party.

    Is it impossible to crack the two party system?

    History says NO.

    If Michael Bloomberg throws his hat in the Presidential ring, it will already be a three-man race. A strong independent conservative contender would make it a viable four-man race (just like 1860). At that point, anything could happen. But first, we must awaken to the reality of the two-party death grip, and then decide to do something about it. I am ready. How about you?
    Yes sir, I am ready.
    Serve Bush with his letter of resignation.

    See you at the signing!!

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    Do you people really think your vote matters? Not at this level, it might at the local level. POTUS is decided by those who will pull the President's strings. It's groups like the Aluminati, Bilderbergs, the CFR, that decide this for us. With all of the vote count disputes and the faulty voting machines that are still in place, a repeat of 2000 and 2004 will happen. These groups own the MSM and those broadcasting companies will bring us through the campaign period into election day and deliver a bogus vote results. Any discussion about what candidate will win or loose the election should be about what candidate will be picked by our overlords. Voting is nothing but a pacifier to keep you from the truth and is nothing more than a dying institution.
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    I am a Talk Show Junkie!!! I listen to "Conservative" Talk Radio everyday (Rush, Hannity, Ingrahm, Mark Levin). What amazes me is these Self Proclaimed Conservatives are talking up McCain because he is the Republican Candidate. EVERYDAY, they claim to be Conservatives, at the same time NEVER MENTIONING A THIRD CANDIDATE!!!!
    Rush seems to be the only one who comes right out and says HE DOESNT LIKE McCAIN, I still respect the man for his honesty. Mr. Baldwin has a disadvantage that I do not know can be overcome... THE MEDIA!!! Every newspaper, television and radio station is OWNED by a DEMOCRAT or REPUBLICAN... And until THAT changes, he might as well be selling CARBON CREDITS on MARS!!!
    The media WILL NOT allow THIER MONOPOLY to be screwed with, and they will SAY and DO whatever they have too, to keep POWER!
    I have tried to call in to Hannity, and Levin and even Ingrahm to ATTEMPT to talk about a third choice. I got through to Levin once and he told me quote " Any vote for a third party candidate would be a garantee that Obama would win the Election"...
    My question to EVERY RED BLOODED AMERICAN is this :
    Do we need a Constitutional Convention? A Revolution? WHAT can WE THE PEOPLE DO? It is OUR COUNTRY, OUR CHILDRENS COUNTRY.
    <div>MY eyes HAVE seen the GLORY... And that GLORY BELONGS to US... We the PEOPLE!</div>

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    My solution

    I refuse to vote for Democrats or Republicans. My solution is to write in for every office that does not have an Independent candidate. If I do not like the Independent candidate, I choose someone that I do like. It truly is fun and creative. Americans are not forced to vote for these candidates. Every vote they do not get sends a message. I choose Lou Dobbs for President.
    A Friend commented that I waste my vote. My response was you waste your vote at the same time you do great harm to the USA by supporting fools. No more lesser of evils from me.

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    Bloomberg may be NO good, I read recently that he FAVORS FLOODING our country with yet MORE unwanted foreigners!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Rockfish
    Do you people really think your vote matters? Not at this level, it might at the local level. POTUS is decided by those who will pull the President's strings. It's groups like the Aluminati, Bilderbergs, the CFR, that decide this for us. With all of the vote count disputes and the faulty voting machines that are still in place, a repeat of 2000 and 2004 will happen. These groups own the MSM and those broadcasting companies will bring us through the campaign period into election day and deliver a bogus vote results. Any discussion about what candidate will win or loose the election should be about what candidate will be picked by our overlords. Voting is nothing but a pacifier to keep you from the truth and is nothing more than a dying institution.
    I agree with you!... Now I want to cry, because it's the truth!

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    Quote Originally Posted by joazinha
    Bloomberg may be NO good, I read recently that he FAVORS FLOODING our country with yet MORE unwanted foreigners!
    I'm from NY. Trust me. Bloomberg is just anther globalist like the rest of them.

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