Independents are disgusted by the behavior of certain members of Congress (e.g. stubborn-ness, obstructionist). Independents want principled leadership. There's understanding that one party does not have all the answers. One party is not always right or wrong. There needs to be balance.
Independents are not apathetic. For the most part, Independents' voices have been muffled as they are systematically 'shut out' of the primary voting process across the nation. This practice of denying freedom to exercise right to vote based on political affiliation/idealogy seems so contrary to American democracy/U.S. Constitution. Denying ~ 40% of the population (and growing) the freedom to exercise right to vote is simply unacceptable. It's time for open primaries in all 50 states!
As reported in USATODAY, May 17-2010:"I'm not thrilled with this Democrat-Republican stuff. Most of us aren't one or the other. We are moderates, somewhere in the middle." --- Pennsylvania resident.
As it has been noted by many individuals, ideological purists on both sides of political spectrum are angry at leaders who understand and do practice the value of principled compromise for the common good of nation.
Allowing ideological purists on either side of political spectrum to continue have overwhelming influence in choosing candidates only increases liklihood of:
MORE OF THE SAME
1 --- Vote against a candidate/and ideas, not really for a candidate/ideas in general elections.
2. --- Increase political gridlock due to ideological rigidity and policy intransigency.
3. --- Increase number of individuals who are 'swooped' into Congress/other offices as result of fickle populist fervor not foundational principles and ideas.
4. --- Increase reactionary emotional response, not rational deliberation on and practical problem-solving of the isses.
5. --- Less focus on real leadership skills such as listening to understand, not hearing to respond; effective communication i.e. ability to debate, negotiate, and compromise effectively; critical thinking and practical problem -solving.
6. --- More intellectual bigotry (intolerance) and rigidity that have poisoned civil discourse for years.
7. --- National stagnation. Inability to effectively compete in global marketplace. An illusion of success, prosperity, and leadership.
It's time to move forward. It's time for leadership that is principled and responsible. It's time for real leadership, not popularity contests. It's time to shake off the shackles of idealogical orthodoxy which have prevented the nation from producing sustainable solutions to problems.
It's time to declare independence from idealogical orthodoxy and do what's right for the nation.
To all leaders: Are you willing to stand for special interests that appeal to extreme idealogical views of selected few or are you willing to work in the best interest of all Americans? "What may be popular is not always right, what may be right is not always popular."
Thanks to all leaders who is willing to stand for what is right. Declare Independence!
Get Involved!
IndependentVoting website http://independentvoting.org/CongressionalHearings.html
--- IndependentVoting.org has launched a national campaign to lobby Congress to hold hearings on the structural discrimination in our electoral system against independent voters.
The purpose of our campaign is two-fold: 1) To educate Congress and shine a light on the effect of partisan control of the election process, namely that 40% of Americans have a second class status; and 2) to urge Congress to investigate these biases by holding hearings.
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