Xboy,
I struggled with this for a long time. Over a two years. But then I went to Las Vegas last year to a Campaign for Liberty event and listened closely to Ron Paul.
Dr. Paul has run as a third party candidate before and as such probably has a unique experience. If you know or follow the man you know that he is a deep thinker. He will be the first to say that there is no discernable difference between the two parties in general – with one off exceptions. He guidance was twofold.
Most Americans want a third party becasue they want immediate results. Getting a third party on enough ballots is extrodianrily difficult. And when people see that difficulty the inertia of that party will be lost quickly (remember Ross Perot?).
He says that the most pragmatic approach should be to change the parties from within. What that means is no immediate results. It means people – individuals – getting involved in their district county politics and not just sending checks. Volunteering for the local party leadership positions and working. Being an indian and not a cheif. Knocking on doors and making your friends aware of the issues. That – if I am so bold as to summrize Dr. Paul’s views; is the only way to battle the lobbies that have our current politicians in their back pocket.
