http://www.netvouz.com/populist/tag/political-parties?feed=rss populist's bookmarks tagged "political-parties" on Netvouz http://www.populistamerica.com/political_prestidigitation__the_illusion_of_a_two_party_system Today's Republicans do not stand for the old conservative values of fiscal responsibility and efficient government; nor can Democrats be cast as the proponents of progressive ideas and hope for lower and middle classes. When will all these myths be debunked? populist Wed, 01 Nov 2006 21:43:37 GMT http://www.populistamerica.com/third_parties_fight_for_american_democracy In truth, the Democratic-Republican partnership opposes competition. They have convinced Americans that votes for third party candidates are "wasted." Yet the biggest wasted vote is for a Democrat or Republican that is almost certain to win or lose, and takes your vote for granted. populist Thu, 23 Nov 2006 06:57:54 GMT http://www.populistamerica.com/voting_in_the_absence_of_choice Too many Americans harbor the illusion that we live in a democracy simply because we have the right to vote. But let us be clear about something: voting matters only where real choices are allowed. populist Mon, 13 Nov 2006 19:04:00 GMT