George Washington did not want a two party system because he knew that people would support the party and not the betterment of the people. We do not have proper representation of the people with a two party system because a location might be majority conservative but under a two party system where one party is normally liberal, that area now is forced to also have a liberal representative which has the same power as the conservative representative even though it is NOT representing the people of that area. The Democrat party is a very liberal, and in many cases, anti-American party. Members of Congress in the Democrat party have openly denounces and attacked America and have openly endorsed foreign faction which has actively not only opposed but have militarily attacked America. At one time this would have been called treason! The two party system no longer provides a âbalancedâ debate but rather is simply a stage for opposition and stagnation. Our Congress has become nothing but a cesspool of corruption. It is time that the two party system is removed and the elected officials forced to actually represent the people and the ideals of America.
Youâve explained what you want and given a bunch of cliche talking points about why you donât like âthe two party systemâ, but Iâm not seeing anything to suggest you have any idea how to achieve any kind of âdissolution of the two part systemâ.
Not gonna lie - while I agree with the absolution of the Party system in general, this is the main reason as to why I havenât given it a true voice⌠Because what would it look like? Right now, at least we know roughly what the politician stands for based off their chosen party alignment. But if we go - thatâs no longer allowed, what would it be?
The first problem is how do you say âthatâs no longer allowedâ without violating the Constitution?
The second problem is that for better or worse, political parties are an inevitability. People are going to join together for purposes of a common interest. Even if you ban âofficialâ political parties, those with an interest in politics will find a way to develop an alternative.
It should also be noted that while Washington was officially an independent, if you look into his history - I learned about it by reading the Washington biography by Ron Chernow - he did in fact side with one of the two early political parties over the other, arguably being a member of that party in all but name.
Not sure if I was clear - I was agreeing with you. I would LOVE for the party system to be dissolved. But ⌠how? Iâm not sure it can be.
So, yeah. While I agree with the OPâs sentiment, I donât see how it can happen.
I agree, Iâd like to see any party system dissolved but definitely democrat and republican dissolved. I believe about 99% of all politicians in congress and in general are corrupt. So this includes most all Republicans as well. They are trying to bring us to the same outcome as teh democrats did, with censorship, surveillence, control, and depopulation for the many they canât control.
I agree. The 2-party system must be dissolved. Like the rest of you, I have no idea how, or if, that can be done. If it has anything to do with CongressâŚforget it!
My 1st thought would be to make a 3rd party actually legitimate and with fundingâŚlike an Independent Party. Give it a different name if that helps. Some states organized a âWe The Peopleâ party during RFKâs campaign. That would be a good place to start. But again, if it involves Congress in any way, we can forget it. In my opinion, Congress is our biggest battle and our worst enemy. We are all held captive by Congress and I do believe that is intentional.
What would stop the Democrats and Republicans from just forming new parties?
Thatâs the thing, isnât it?
You have no idea if it even can be done, yet somehow that thing that admittedly may be impossible must be done.
First, if it were an actual party it wouldnât be independent.
Second, if you successfully accomplished this wouldnât it negate the need to get rid of the Republican and Democrat parties?
Replying to mksj,
OK, so if there is a chance it might not be done we should just drop it like good little sheep? Yes, the parties would try to reform. We can sit here and try to enact laws which is a start. However, more terrible things will happen by our govât and military unless we have non-cowardly men showing them the door. I donât have the asnwers on how to write the laws into place, etc. Suggesting it as the original poster did is a great start.
So youâre not going to even consider the unintended consequences, youâre just going to insist that it be done because âsomethingâ needs to be done?