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(08-16-2016, 01:48 PM)fredtoast Wrote: The problem with the Libertarian Party and all other third parties is that I agree with some of their positions but disagree with others.

I agree with Libertarians that we should reduce military spending and foreign aid.  i also agree that we shoudl de-criminalize certain activities like drug use and prostitution.  BUt at the same time we can not ignore the problems caused by the epidemic of drug abuse.  it is simple to say that all drug addicts need to pay the price for their own addiction, but in reaity that would lead to the destruction of many families and even entire communities.  

For example I believe the government is needed to protect the environment.  I also think the government should oppose monopolies and price fixing.  I think the government needs to use its power to insure that banks and insurance companies have funds on reserve to pay their obligations.  I believes that the government should be involved in providing free public education and try to make sure that it is fair and equal across the country.  I believe that the government should be responsible for ensuring that our food and drugs are safe.  I believe that the government shoudl help oppose discriminatio and oppression of minorities.

The government needs to protect the citizens.  Otherwise it is useless.  I hate paying taxes as much as anyone, but I also realize that with out government action many innocent people are going to suffer terribly.

Well, now, it looks like I'm going to vote for Johnson. 

(08-16-2016, 03:01 PM)fredtoast Wrote: This.

If it was possible to get just 10% of congress from third parties (doesn't even have to be one single "third" party) it would break some of the gridlock.  Different coalitions could be formed for different issues.  There would be a little "give-and-take" and congress could start passing some laws to address the problems we have in this country.

Instead all we have right now are two parties yelling and pointing their fingers at each other without getting anything done.

Democrats started it.