why do we have a 2 party system in the US?

[heyheybooboo]

Originally posted by: BlahBlahYouToo

Originally posted by: loki8481
strength in numbers. like-minded people working in the same institution are going to band together because 10 people working for a small set of goals are more likely to achieve results than 10 people pushing for 10 different things.

think of political parties as high school cliques.

i'm not against banding together on similar interests, but i have a problem with people that vote against their personal principals to conform with the party they're affiliated with, and that's what party systems ultimately promotes.

> 30 years ago it was not the problem it is today.

There were 'Statesmen' from each group who knew the meaning of the words 'compromise for the good of the USA' instead of toeing the line (in fear) of their respective party caucuses.

Political campaigns have become 'false flag' operations. Instead of being based upon ideology and genuine debate of issues campaigns have become exercises in 'labeling' your opponent.

A single vote or incident in the last 30 years is regurgitated and spun to the deference of your opponent. It's a crappy way to run a railroad but that's what campaigns have become in the USA.

That's why so many Dems voted for the Iraq war resolution. They knew they would be pounded as 'unpatriotic' and 'weak on terra' in future elections. There was no 'clear and present danger' from Saddam. We had him in a 'box' and had renewed inspections.

All we can hope is that the 'campaign pendulum' is starting to swing back toward reason.

 

[CPA]

We DO all want to work towards a common goal, which is what's best for the country. Problem is, we don't all agree as to what is best and how to get there.

 

[Craig234]

Originally posted by: CPA
We DO all want to work towards a common goal, which is what's best for the country. Problem is, we don't all agree as to what is best and how to get there.

Even that is too specific. What if what's 'best for the country' is to enslave other people and make them serve our desires? I'm against that.

Best for the human race? Ya, right. Put up a suggestion that we spend some more that saves others' lives and see the consensus you get.