Third Party U.S. Politics

On this July Fourth I will be celebrating the radical ideas that shaped our constitution and the founding of our nation, not the current actions of our government. What do I think the true patriot should be doing for the next year? Read and see.

What do the recent Iraqi elections have to say about our own domestic politics? Does the success of their elections only hold out hope for the rebirth of Iraq, or does it also hold a promise for the rebirth of democracy here in the U.S.?

A round-up of the Independent and Third Party candidates for President, with links and recommendations. With two weeks to go, it's time for the undecideds to get off the fence. Find out who else is in the running and make your decision.

Wherein we discover that individual Republicans are capable of expressing moderate, compassionate, and reasoned points-of-view, and some have even been know to possess a sense of humor. The problem, however, is that their leaders exhibit none of these traits. So, how can Big W win re-election? The answer is, "Fear."

You know it's election season when your inbox is full of emails disclosing "facts" about the candidates. This month's column dissects one of these hit pieces and shows how to separate the politics from the propaganda. See how half-truths and outright lies are used to create false impressions and sway votes. ...

Several third party and independent presidential candidates and their supporters have suggested pursuing a safe states strategy in 2004. But what exactly do they mean by "safe states" and does the strategy make any sense? This article looks at these attempts to offer an alternative to John Kerry without risking being ...

A look at Ralph Nader's 2004 candidacy, and whether or not it will make a difference in the election results. This article compares Nader's attempts in 1996, 2000, and 2004 to look at the differences in his strategies and the political atmospheres in which he campaigned. Has Nader's relevancy come and ...

Since September 11 we've all been subjected to reminders that over 90% of Americans are behind the "war on terrorism." I've also been subjected to warnings that everything we hear in the press is lies and propaganda. In this article I examine various theories about the war and decide which are ...

What's the purpose of the US Constitution? A look at two proposed amendments, and why they each pose dangers to our freedom by limiting our rights. That's not what the Constitution is supposed to be about, is it?

Washington, DC, is all but deserted these days, with Congress on break and the President hiding out in Texas, but political life, unfortunately, goes on. From stem cell research to air rage, the government is here to protect us. What's worse, non-decisions on real issues, or taking a stand on an ...