There are many that think like we do but they have permitted themselves to be labeled as either a Republican or Democrat. That is why I believe that we discuss what we believe in not whether we can be conveniently stuffed into one of two categories. I know many kind and decent people throughout the political spectrum that are truly disenfranchised by the two-party system because it is a "take it or leave it" , one size fits all approach, just exactly diametric to what was initially envisioned by our founders. Politically, most southern Democrats lean heavily toward Conservative values just like New York Republicans are quite liberal in thought and action (RE: Mayor Bloomberg).

It took a squabble between two individuals on a single issue seeking popular support that gave rise to the "you are with me or against me" approach to an all-encompassing two-party system. What we have now are, politicians that become nearly manipulated by aides, advisers and special interests that do not attempt to formulate or, for the most part, influence public policy unless in power. It is more important to throw darts at the opposite party without uncovering how you would do something.

Certainly those ideas previously discussed by Senator Obama are socialist and, in the heat of the primaries, he wants to be attractive to the centrists in his party as well as the left wing of the Republican Party. President Clinton, in his early life, was certainly far more liberal than he professed during the elections. He was held farther to the right by the 1994 Congress who pushed popular initiatives, to include reduced spending, which enabled this country to reduce deficit. As a mast of popular opinion, he adeptly garnered credit for much that was accomplished.

The question you have to ask is exactly how bad is the economy, will it worsen during the next four years and whether I want my affiliation tied to it. I am afraid that inaction by those who govern the past six years will lead to continued economic slide and most certainly it will worsen with heavier tax burden.

Yes, the country continues to slide to the left, not because of fewer conservatives but because of fewer willing to represent conservative values in Congress. Each time I hear "reaching across the aisle" I know that something is being sacrificed. The Republican Party success, and for that matter the country's success, has rested on adhering to proven conservative values. The Party's most recent demise has occurred because many in the Party did not adhere to those principles.

Another part of the equation is the redistricting, which by all factors, is not being constitutionally implemented, but driven by party politics. The existing redistricting virtually assures the incumbent will remain in their seat. Another reason for creating a viable alternative choices (either left or right) which would most likely siphon sufficient votes away from the Democrat and Republican Parties as to cause extensive concern. This may take two or three election cycles to become effective but it will create some immediate impact as to forwarding an agenda.

I believe that the most effective way of tackling these issues is to inform using facts. For example the Constitutional right to bear arms. Unfortunately, the argument changes frequently but most importantly, they continue to blame guns for killing, not people. I won't get into the other details used to continue the disarmament of Americans. Getting Americans re-educated and teaching critical thinking is imperative.