Election 2012

[xoxoxoBruce]

Originally Posted by maineiac04631

Can you cite any constitutional amendment or any legislation to back this up?

Of course not, none exists, but I believe he was addressing the reality that the two parties have locked up sufficient control to squash a third party run for anything but a local post.

I agree with this reality and think it will continue as long as people are fat, dumb, and happy. Christ, look at the turnouts on election days, especially at mid-terms. People that won't be bothered voting are hardy engaged in shaping the selection.

Maybe, just maybe, if we can get people fired up enough to get involved on a local level, with shit that they can actually see affects them directly, they'd be more inspired to pay attention at higher levels. It might dispel the feeling of helplessness, and their vote is meaningless.