A rather simple solution to last week’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States is one in which “we the people” still hold the power, the ultimate decision, and the last word in the nomination of our elected leaders. This solution would eliminate the need for term limits and campaign finance reform. In fact, if everyone were to apply this same solution for two or three election cycles, we would literally turn the current system on its edge.
The answer: vote anybody but the top two names. More precisely, vote anybody but a democrat or a republican. Both parties are equally responsible for the state of the country today. Both make hollow promises that are rarely kept, and both practice the same brand of corporatism that favors big money over the electorate. Vote third party, vote for the independent, write in a name…whatever it takes to ensure that we put the “professional” politicians out of work for a few years. Nobody knows better how to game the system than the professionals. That’s why we need ameratuers who care more about affecting real change than blowing smoke.
All it takes is a disciplined electorate who is willing to shake off years of brainwashing such as “If I vote third party, my vote will be wasted” or “If I vote for the independent, my party will never forgive me.” Talk like this will only serve to keep the same bad elements in power. It is time that we flexed our political muscle and brought in some fresh faces.
