Two Party System is Broken

The two party system is dividing America.  With both the GOP and the Democratic Party's refusal to negotiate or give up ground on key issues, the American people continue to lose.  Instead of enacting reforms that Americans need, the parties have been politicking each move, deciding that electoral security is better than a prosperous America.

We need action.

We need people in the Congress who can form consensuses with others and keep in touch with the people.  Instead of feeding more money to their districts, we need to make government more efficient.  With such streamlining, we can promote growth.    The government needs to act for the people it represents, not just the big donors that bankroll their campaigns.  Most Americans are not so far to the left or right as our representatives.  We need people who will protect and work for the people's interests.

Congressmen Must Take The Lead

Congressmen have to realize that the time for partisanship is over.  In the endless debates in congress over the payroll tax, the debt ceiling, and the budget, politicians seldom realize that it is the American people that lose because of the inaction.  Politicians are even greater procrastinators than students shoving off a huge project to the last night before it is due.  Congress chronically cannot come up with a deal until the 11th hour, and even then, the deal is a weak mix of ideas designed solely to get a jumble of votes pass.  Congress hasn't formed strong. well rounded compromises that will last beyond the election cycle.

Politicians Must Stand Up For What They Believe In

It's time some politicians got a spine.

There are many issues being discussed, and there are many people with excellent ideas about how to fix or improve our nation.  When candidates run for president or another office, however, their views somehow shift to conform rigidly to party lines, sacrificing their individuality and independence as a result.

These are the people who have brought up interesting points and have been credited for working with others, regardless of who their party is.  While this practice can get much more done than partisan bickering, many politicians resort to the safety of adherence to party lines.

Elected officials: do not sacrifice your beliefs just to get elected.  We need people to take the lead and be an independent mind in government.  We all know what the major parties think.  The people want to hear what each individual person can bring to the table.  With independence in our politicians, we can hope to fix our problems in a more timely fashion and make our country even better.

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