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Superbelt · 07-01-2004, 08:12 AM

I'd love to see political parties banned outright. Let a man stand on his own two feet to get himself elected.
No party organization at any time. Everyone elected files into congress, votes their constitutency. Just does their job.
Parties are a poison. I know too many people who DO just vote straight party line, or the party means the most to them when they consider when to vote. It's a shame individuals like me have to work within it to have your voice.

By the way. I only registered Democrat about 6 months ago so I could be involved in the selection of the Democratic Presidential Nominee and Senators. (Unfortunately that race was finished long before the primary got to Pa)

Next term when Kerry is up for reelection, I'll definetley switch to Republican so I can be there for selecting the Republican Nominee.

Dem/Rep is a designation of convenience for me to have my voice heard.

07-01-2004, 08:12 AM	#9 (permalink)
Superbelt This vexes me. I am terribly vexed. Location: Grantville, Pa	I'd love to see political parties banned outright. Let a man stand on his own two feet to get himself elected. No party organization at any time. Everyone elected files into congress, votes their constitutency. Just does their job. Parties are a poison. I know too many people who DO just vote straight party line, or the party means the most to them when they consider when to vote. It's a shame individuals like me have to work within it to have your voice. By the way. I only registered Democrat about 6 months ago so I could be involved in the selection of the Democratic Presidential Nominee and Senators. (Unfortunately that race was finished long before the primary got to Pa) Next term when Kerry is up for reelection, I'll definetley switch to Republican so I can be there for selecting the Republican Nominee. Dem/Rep is a designation of convenience for me to have my voice heard. Last edited by Superbelt; 07-01-2004 at 08:14 AM..