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Third Party Politics
Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos!
Looking for a political affiliation that isn't Democratic or Republican?
Take a look at, and learn more about some of your Third Party options. Most democratic countries in the world have many political parties, which is more what the designers of the US Constitution had in mind when they created it. It's sort of been an accident that the US political system has come to be dominated by an "either/or" choice, and the only reason that it hasn't changed is because YOU, the voter, doesn't demand more choices. The good thing about this is that it is relatively simple to fix: make a choice that has nothing to do with either the Democratic or Republican parties!
I'd rather vote for something I want and not get it than vote for something I don't want!
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Voter Activism and Education
- EFF: E-voting
Electronic Frontier Foundation is a nonprofit group working to protect your digital rights. - SpeakOut.com Take Action
At SpeakOut.com, it's our mission to make activism as easy as possible. By connecting people who want to be heard with their political and business leaders, we promote important dialogue, and create a more informed, better organized public. - VotersUnite.org
A non-partisan national grassroots resource for fair and accurate elections! We believe in the power of facts. - Project Vote Smart - American Government, Elections, Candidates and Voting
Thousands of candidates and elected officials. Who works for you? Who is seeking your vote? Project Vote Smart, a citizen's organization, has developed a Voter's Self-Defense System to provide you with the necessary tools to self-govern effectively: - Guide to American Political Parties
I bet you didn't know there are really over 50 different political parties in the United States. Get the rundown on all of them. - United States Elections Project
The mission of the project is to provide timely and accurate election statistics, electoral laws, research reports, and other useful information regarding the United States electoral system. By providing this information, the project seeks to inform
Whatever You Do... VOTE!
Did you know that only about 60% of all registered voters actually vote? And that only happens during Presidential election years. If you actually vote, your vote will count and make a difference!
Green Party
- Green Party of the United States | Homepage
Official homepage of the Green Party and the Green National Committee - The Greens/Green Party USA
The Greens/Green Party USA has been working since 1984 to make the hope of a more democratic, safer, cleaner world real. Our political goal is an America where decisions are made by the people and not by a few giant corporations. Our environmental go - Greens.org
a values-oriented political party and movement for social justice, ecological wisdom, true democracy, and peace. Contact info, literature, and events. - Green Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In United States politics, the Green Party has been active as a third party since the 1980s. The party first gained widespread public attention during Ralph Nader's presidential runs in 1996 and 2000. Currently, the primary national Green Party organ
I believe that every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty.~ John D. Rockefeller, Jr.
Libertarian Party
- The Institute for Humane Studies - What is Libertarian?
The libertarian, or "classical liberal," perspective is that individual well-being, prosperity, and social harmony are fostered by "as much liberty as possible" and "as little government as necessary." - Libertarian Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Libertarian Party is an American political party founded in 1971. It is one of the largest continuing third parties in the United States, claiming more than 200,000 registered voters and more than 600 people in public office, including mayors, co - Libertarians, Libertarian Party Meetups, events, clubs and groups in your area
Meet Libertarians near you! Come to a local Libertarian Party Meetup to share your opinions on today's political climate and issues and learn how you can contribute to America's political future. Everyone interested in Libertarianism is welcome! - LP.org
Official Website of the Libertarian National Committee - Open Directory - Society: Politics: Liberalism: Libertarianism
�links on libertarianism
You've got to vote for someone. It's a shame, but it's got to be done.~ Whoopi Goldberg
Peace and Freedom Party - an option for CA voters
- Peace and Freedom Party
The Peace and Freedom Party is committed to socialism, democracy, ecology, feminism and racial equality. We represent the working class, those without capital in a capitalist society. - Peace and Freedom Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Peace and Freedom Party (PFP) is a ballot-listed minor political party in California. It is a left-leaning party influenced by feminism and socialism. Although its first candidates appeared on the ballot in 1966, the national party was founded in - US Labor Against the War : Peace & Freedom Party
The Peace and Freedom Party condemns the illegal invasion of Iraq by the Bush regime and its capitalist supporters. - Peace & Freedom Party
Established on January 23, 1967, the Peace and Freedom Party (PFP) describes its founders as "people who wanted to vote for something they could support."
How Did They Vote?
As we go into the 2014 elections, it's a good idea to go back and see if people really did vote how they claim to think, or check to see if they really voted at all.
- Technology voter guide 2006 - Mapping Congress' voting records | CNET News.com
How did U.S. politicians vote on tech-related proposals? Find out by clicking on a state, then on a name. - Congress votes database | washingtonpost.com
This site lets you browse every vote in the U.S. Congress since 1991. - Congressional Voting Record
AAUW's congressional voting record informs AAUW members of positions taken by their senators and representatives on the Association 's federal legislative priorities. AAUW members have a long history of lobbying Congress and holding their legislators - Congressional Voting Record
This electronic AFL-CIO Voting Record will let you know where your lawmakers stand on working family issues such as strengthening Social Security and Medicare, freedom to join a union, workplace safety and more. - 2008 Presidential Election Candidates on the Issues
The following is a general guideline to the candidates' positions on some of the top issues. Some of the issues are more complex and usually require more than a 'yes/no' or 'support/oppose' position.
What are your thoughts on the political party situtation in the US? How do you think things will go this next election?
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As long as we run elections under first part the post rules we will never have more than two viable parties at a time. That means that the only thing that voting third party can accomplish is to push one of the two current major parties closer to your beliefs. But hey, good lens!
I was a member of the Libertarian Party for twelve years, but finally threw in the towel over the failure of the party to continue persuing the same failed strategies over and over again. It is frustrating that our only choice at the ballot box is the Republicrats.
Ours is a system dominated by money. The parties with power stay that way by maintaining a cozy relationship with moneyed interests. One way to show disapproval is to vote no--voting for candidates with no chance of winning because they don't have enough money for slick negative TV ad campaigns, usually candidates from the third world of political parties. Thanks for putting out a lens outside the usual either or political box!
Very nice lens. You've given a great overview of some third party options. No matter which political party you belong to, you need to make your vote count. I'd love for you to stop by my lens and say hello when you get the chance.
Many people I talk to often vote for the lesser of two evils. However the winner claims those votes as votes FOR him or her. Other people don't vote at all because they don't like anyone enough to go to the polls for. Too many people just don't care enough to bother deciding which crook (for so the candidates often seem) to vote against or seeing what other issues are on the ballot
What I propose is as follows:
EVERYONE who CAN vote should go and do so. If none of the candidates in a given race are ones you could vote FOR, then don't vote for anyone for that position. Nothing says you have to vote on every position or issue on the ballot. Even if there's only one issue that you know and care about at all, GO AND VOTE FOR THAT ISSUE ONLY!!! If 1,000 people cast ballots at a given precinct but the winner of any particular race only gets 150 votes that sends a message loud and clear. NOTA (None Of The Above) doesn't have to be formally on the ballot to be the de facto winner.
I would encourage everyone to vote third party; any third party.
Great lens on a different perspective. I've added you to My Squidoo Love Letter Lens.
Best,
Jennifer Akers
Hope Blomberg runs as an independent.
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I feel really strongly that our country needs to evolve to be more than a two party system. To me, the only people who throw votes away are the ones who don't vote at all. (and you'd be surprised how many of those folks there are!)
My position has always been that voting for a third party is throwing your vote away, especially dangerous when it's so important that we win this one.
Great lens, BTW.
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