[quote=XBoxBoy][quote=aldante]
Dr. Paul has run as a third party candidate before and as such probably has a unique experience. …snip… He says that the most pragmatic approach should be to change the parties from within. [/quote]
Aldante,
I have always admired Dr Paul, if nothing else because of the honesty of his convictions. I often differ with him about things but at least he’s honestly trying to find solutions, and not just mouthing a bunch of meaningless platitudes like so many politicians.
But, I’m afraid that I’ve lost most of my belief that someone like myself can make any difference to the Dems or Repubs. Maybe if I was willing to commit lots of time to be actively involved with a party I could influence a few local issues slightly. But on the grander scale, I’m afraid I don’t see it. (Of course on the grand scale voting for third parties isn’t likely to change anything either.)
XBoxBoy[/quote]
Xboy,
Well I have a full time job and have tried to make it to the Republican Central Committee meetings (which are held every month) but have been unable to. Look around though. The Repubican incumbants in many states for congress and the senate have been “taken down” by exactly the forces that I am talking about.
While I want to chase windmills and make a grand differnce the best I can do is discuss these issues with my friends. My facebook page has links to campaignforliberty.com and tomwoods.com….I have been educating myself so when people confront me on my stance it is an opportunity for learning and growth rather then infighting. Bottom Line is that we can make a difference! Not on the scale that I would like. Truth is never wasted and I am simply tired of the lies that have been “aired” as truth for years.
