"Independents" Day

Throw the bums out

I could never bring myself to go along with the "throw the bums out" movement that has appeared on the Internet, talk radio and in my email in box. While I agree wholeheartedly with the sentiment, I know that very few Democrats will do it. That means that conservatives will split their votes, and Democrats will increase their majority. And I'm pretty sure that's why the bums are still in office.

Like many conservatives, it has been a long time since I have voted FOR someone. I always seem to find myself voting AGAINST someone. My vote goes to whomever I believe represents smaller government. Nowadays, this means the person who will grow the government less. I don't seem to get the option I want, which is to actually reduce the size of government.

Party politics

In my view, the Democratic party represents perhaps the greatest threat on earth to our country, our liberty, and our way of life. Unfortunately, I believe the Republican party isn't very far behind them.

The problem is that politicians in each party owe their allegiance to their party above all else. They only represent us when we make enough of a fuss to threaten their chances for reelection. And they know that, collectively, we have a short memory and, usually, low willpower.

I think it's time to find a way to make every office holder more responsible — and responsive — to us.

"Independents" Day

Something I could get behind is an "Independents" Day. On election day, I could "throw the bums out" as long as there is an independent candidate running. I wouldn't be trading one party hack for a hack from another party. I would be voting for someone whose only political allegiance is to the voters.

What would it take to get something like this started?