The Two Party System Is A Practical Reality

Career Politicians learn the rules fast, or go bust

Contrary to what we so often hear, there is no officially sanctioned "Two Party System" in the United States of America. Nor, has there ever been one as such. What there really is, is a political reality. In every properly functioning democracy there are always numerous voices seeking to be heard... and so it is in ours. Throughout our illustrious history, we have had no fewer than five political parties at any given time. And at other times, we have had even more than that! So why do we always hear about the so-called Two Party System... and to [honestly] what does it refer?

Our nation, unlike many other political democracies, was not designed for rule by a coalition or even parliamentarian government. The Electoral System - which was set into place at the time of our founding - requires our executive leadership to have more than fifty percent of our votes, to govern at the time of election. In fact, our use of electors - rather than Total Popular Votes - was primarily to assure this singular outcome. Otherwise, multiple candidates would lead to a potential "Total Deadlock" - under just such a political system. It is important to note, that Electors do not ever have to vote the same as their home State constituencies.

Where Are All Of The Statesmen

• Quote: "A Constitutional Statesman is in general a man of common opinions and uncommon abilities." - Walter Bagehot.

There are many words in the English language that are often incorrectly and interchangeably used by: propagandists, journalists, and historians alike. The two most most tragic of these ongoing contextual misrepresentations are that of "Politician" and "Statesman." Although it may sound like splitting hairs, one might as well equate: "the meaning of politics," with "the politics of meaning..." for you would be, in both cases, equally as accurate!

Although it is true, that both of these creatures share numerous traits of common similarity, they are factually very different animals altogether! Both are elected by the consent and/or will of the governed... both hold political position and/or sway as duly elected representatives of The People... yet, that is where all similarities end. However, the differences between these two, are far more significant - than any apparent common referential overlap!

I Am A Hypocrite

Before you read another article, on my site, I want you to stop and take a moment to [honestly] consider.... "I Am A Hypocrite!" After posting a recent article, my brother recently pointed out - in a quite explicit and detailed email - that I am a hypocrite. He pointed out [quite enthusiastically, I might add] that I have utilized some of the very State and Federal Programs - during the course of my life - that my writings are so expressly against....

At various times - as necessary - I have taken Un-Employment, Food Stamps, and Medicaid for my children. Having spent most of my life as a single parent - with three children - working very low income jobs [as compared to the national standard of $49,000.00 per year], I have been somewhat in a financial predicament. The $160,000.00 in Child Support still due me [over 17 years] is yet to arrive and the honorable State Of South Carolina apparently allows women to do what men assuredly cannot... Not Pay At All, Ever!

Who Are The Anonymous Legion:

In the course of the Tea Party Awakening , I have observed at least ten distinctive American groups, factions, or dynamics either: developing, or growing stronger [so far]. Many of these, such as: The John Birch Society, The Lyndon LaRouche Organization, The Constitutional Party, and The Libertarian Party have been around for a very long time. While others, such as: The Ron Paulists, The American Freedom Party, Tax Tea Rebellion, The New American Tea Party, and numerous others have not.

Among the latter of these, is a group known as either: Anonymous, Legion, or The Anonymous Legion. This particular one stands out, as being quite different than the rest, in several important key respects. And, I [honestly] believe it is very important that we quite honestly note them….

Who Are The Players In The Tea Party Movement

As the current historical field of third party, or independent groups, is still: developing, unfolding, and shifting; I might actually miss a few key political players. If I do, then I’m sorry… it is very difficult to document political history in action! Obviously, if the right side wins, you’ll be able to one day read exactly who these Key Players were at some point into the future. However, it is sad to note, that when the wrong side wins – we receive agenda driven propaganda  rather than something resembling true, accurate, and highly useful history!

Nor, can we truly fault those historians per se…. For, they were taught what their leaders wanted them to know… in schools where the books were chosen by the State, rather than more properly by their own private communities… and when they wrote, they did so under full knowledge that The Truth wouldn’t be met with any more reasonable societal support! The fact, that some few actually endeavored to do so, is commendable under those particular circumstances.

Popular Democracy A Vehicle For Tyranny

One reader of yesterday’s editorials, brought up a very important issue, of which our more enlightened ancestors were fully aware, and our own more modern generation doesn’t seem to grasp. The concept of “Tyranny” – as literally defined, philosophically alluded to, or even spiritually grasped – has absolutely nothing to do with the physical number, or percentile quantity, of the participants to such unethical, immoral, illegal, anti-social, and politically dis-enfranchising behaviors! While a “Dictator,” “Despot,” or “King,” may only be one individual; it requires a numerous number of [objectively] other Tyrants in order to achieve and [extensively] maintain his undeserved political power.

As our ancestors were so oft to say, “Birds of a feather, oft stay together” and nowhere is this saying more true than while living under a Tyranny…. Could Hitler, Lenin, or Mao have accomplished their tasks without the readily apparent aid of millions, throughout their own nations? Could Franco, Mussolini, or Peron have maintained their political hegemonies without a large percentage of their own populations walking behind them? Of course, not! Just as criminals will [often] team up in order to accomplish their objectives [even though they, may, personally hate one another]… Despotisms require Tyrants to combine their forces for [their-own] mutually beneficial purposes!

The Evolution Of Tyranny In America

In the very strictest sense, all of us [humans] understand the common definition of Tyranny. We learn this concept, at a very young age, through interacting with our peers: at school, in our neighborhoods, and every other common location - in which we extensively congregate. Only later... comes that descriptive word, in the studies of our common English vocabulary. Then, it finally dawns upon us - that "Tyrant" is just the adult word for a "Bully!" It often makes one wonder, "Why do adults have to make things so darn complicated?"


Everyone knows what a "Bully" is.... He is merely someone who refuses to accept "No" as the answer for anything... and he'll do whatever it takes to get it! He'll throw tantrums, jump up and down, shout at you, hit you, and even "beat the tar out of you" to get what he wants. We've all had dealings with them! They are loud, obnoxious, and rude. They are abusive, manipulative, and divisive. And, they are a clearly psychopathic menace to our overall society... no matter how large the scope of that society may be! So why, in the world, do we always seem to tolerate them? The answers to this question are numerous....

Free Market Governance

Quote:
"Those who fail to learn from the experiences of history are destined to repeat the mistakes of it!"

A little over 200 years ago, our enlightened ancestors - The Founding Fathers - devised a system of governance, which was fundamentally different from any other devised by man; either before, or since. "The Great Experiment," as Lincoln later referred to it, was a beneficial Union of Interdependent and Sovereign American States. It was designed in such a way as to: "Protect the general welfare [i.e.. protect individual freedoms]," "Ensure the domestic tranquility [i.e.. ensure political and societal stability]," and promote the concept of Free Market Government!

Free Market Government is not only a uniquely American concept, it is [also] the greatest single concept ever devised by man! Its practical application: ensured the maximization of Personal Freedom to its individual citizens [while providing a much-needed common political and societal framework to operate under] , spurred valuable innovation in the area of governmental services [while inspiring necessary economy and efficiency in government], and elevated respect for the due process of law [while providing a peaceable and beneficial mechanism of escape from oppressive regulations and/or restrictions on the part of individual governments]. All the individual citizen need merely do is to take up his things and simply walk away! In an ever evolving diversity of Individually Sovereign States, there would always be others more to his liking somewhere... and if not, then he [along with the numerous others, so politically inclined] could start his own - more to his own liking.