tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post1263604239561925401..comments2024-02-25T07:30:31.454-06:00Comments on SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED: Extreme Centrist Politicsthomsingerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08230569732505245876noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-76418295590785175032008-11-17T08:54:00.000-06:002008-11-17T08:54:00.000-06:00Time to organize a centrist 3rd PartyO.k. Election...Time to organize a centrist 3rd Party<BR/><BR/>O.k. Election over. Pundits are discussing why the Republicans failed and the Dems won. Meanwhile, I'm worried that the President elect will be held captive by the Pelosi far left of his party. Meanwhile, the Republicans are spinning to the right -- Governor Palin as Pres candidate in '12? Please.. the woman coudln't pass a civics class. <BR/><BR/>The political middle is becoming ripe for a leader to turn it into a viable Party option. Whether a centrist Party could win in '12 is not the question -- it's more urgent than that. The middle needs to contain the extremes and make them work toward solving the problems you listed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-14019529141076669552008-09-07T10:29:00.000-05:002008-09-07T10:29:00.000-05:00Not sure you are being preachy, and yet all should...Not sure you are being preachy, and yet all should be sensitive this election year that emotions are running deep. There is a lot at stake. Most Americans are not really that engaged in the process, but for some this election is a war for the future.<BR/><BR/>This election will get much messier before it gets better. Expect to see a lot of mud flying.<BR/><BR/>Your "fantasy" about those in the middle doing something to take control is a nice movie script, but you will not see it happen. The middle will just sit back and ignore it all until it is too late. You are right, the middle could own the future, but they gave up years ago. Our future is in the hands of the extremists.<BR/><BR/>RTGAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-13446087458637270962008-09-06T13:55:00.000-05:002008-09-06T13:55:00.000-05:00This post has prompted the most direct email messa...This post has prompted the most direct email messages (but not that many comments on the blog) that I have ever received from any other post in 3 1/2 years. It is interesting. All are friendly, but seem to prove that politics is a very personal and emotional topic...even others in the "Undecided Ranks" cannot agree on what will sway their vote.<BR/><BR/>An organized middle cannot exist, which will make it interesting to see how each side works to win voters. With the bases lined up in place.... the battle beings.<BR/><BR/>These messages include notes from friends and strangers on the left and the right who are offended by my post in some manner. (One said I come off as "hollier than though" in my centrist stance.... and upon re-reading, I see why he says that and will work on being less "preachy" in my writing). <BR/><BR/>They also include many Libertarians who are welcoming to their ranks and people who dream of a third party (which I don't think can happen any time soon).<BR/><BR/>And then there are those who agree in concept, but see no way that the system can change, so they encourage me to get over it and stop talking about politics.<BR/><BR/>While I don't want to offend anyone (as I respect both sides for having conviction and passion), I do worry about how we can heal the system .... as too many people are too far apart and compromise does not seem like something either side will line up for if they lose.<BR/><BR/>I hope which ever side that wins can reach across the isle. Even more I hope those who lose can reach back. A big handshake and hug at the end will go a long way for all.thomsingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230569732505245876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-29197060752930902332008-09-05T17:36:00.000-05:002008-09-05T17:36:00.000-05:00Ha ha ha ha ha. Today I have been told by two dif...Ha ha ha ha ha. Today I have been told by two different people who have read this post that I have already made up my mind.<BR/><BR/>One said they felt I was clearly leaning toward voting for John McCain and Sarah Palin.<BR/><BR/>The other said that I clearly was favoring the Barak Obama and his message of change.<BR/><BR/>I am laughing, as I have NO IDEA what I will do in two months. I am watching not only the debates, and policy stances.... but I am also curious as to how both campaigns handle the tight rope of the campaign. How do they react toward the other side and the fringe cooks on their own side of the line (I secretly want one candidate to tell his own far left or far right extremists to "JUST STOP!" They never would in a million years, but one that did would take a big step toward earning my vote).thomsingerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08230569732505245876noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-57782308629854181562008-09-05T17:17:00.000-05:002008-09-05T17:17:00.000-05:00Very true. My partner and I talk about this quite ...Very true. My partner and I talk about this quite often. The media doesn't really have a "center" commentariat (unless you count the Independent populist Lou Dobbs) either. I really think this country would benefit from the creation of a new party or two.<BR/><BR/>AdamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11195787.post-49656251017313690332008-09-05T14:34:00.000-05:002008-09-05T14:34:00.000-05:00The other similarity with this election and 1980 i...The other similarity with this election and 1980 is the Jimmy Carter was an unpopular failure just like George W Bush. However, find a democrat who will say that publicly. Nope, he and Ted Kennedy are heroes. They ignore the scars on their icons, but want the world to see the worst in republicans (the republicans do the same thing to the dems). <BR/><BR/>You have hit on something here, but nobody will listen to you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com