America needs more than a 2 party system, do you agree?
413640
Yep, and we need to do away with career politicians.  Vote Libertarian!!
190249
I think the problem with this country right now is that both sides are grandstanding on each and every topic.  Mainstream America is neither Democratic or Republican.  Most Americans are independent, middle of the road types.  People should use their mind and the situation at hand to determine what stand they should take and what decision should be made.  Make a decision based on what political party you belong to is ludicris.  Call me a liberal Republican or a conservative Democrat, I really don't care.  But do call me an independent self thinking American.
420330
The problem is the powerful 2 party system. Democrats and Republicans muscle out "independents" and leave us with a choice between 2 entire sets of beliefs.  We're forced to pick a party that fits us even if we disagree with much of the platform.  If we could level the playing field and encourage competition, the power would shift from the major parties to the people.
771553
America is not the one in charge of the two party system.
506423
There's no need to "establish" a 3rd Political Party to do these things...There's already one:\n\nTHE CONSTITUTION PARTY\n\nhttp://www.constitutionparty.org/
852396
I'd say it is time for a complete political party overhaul.  In reality, neither party is really concerned about those they supposedly represent.  Unless you are talking about those who are in their pockets of course.  Both of the two major parties platform is not what they can do, it is based on what the other side didn't or couldn't do.  Empty promises from all sides.
666382
We have multiple third parties in this country.  It's just that they don't have as much resources or funds as the Democrats and Republicans, so most of the time they end up being either regional parties or one-issue parties.
619497
Well there are 3rd parties around, Libertarian, Green, even Constitutional.  The problem is they do not have high enough profiles to breakthrough.  Libertarians and Greens have the most press but not enough to overtake D/R's.  Mainly because of failed strategies of trying to take the Presidency without making a dent in local politics first.  \n\nAs I see it 3rd parties can have two successful strategies.  First, start locally and slowly build a base as you climb the political ladder.  That's a main reason the 2 majors are so successful they have plenty of candidates to choose from the lower political ladder.  Think baseball with their farm system.  This is slow but steady wins the race mentality.\n\nSecond, push for election change in the way we elect House members.  As it stands right now, House districts are based on population.  This dilutes 3rd party votes between several different districts and almost insures that the 2 major party candidates will never face a real opponent save one from the other major.  I think that deciding represention in the House by proportion would be a better.  My home state of Florida for exampele has 25 House seats if we went to a proportional system then 3rd parties could realistically gain 1-3 seats.  Not alot but if you consider large/bigger medium represented states then you could be talking what 20-25, and the difference today in the House is what 15?  3rd parties could realistically become the powerbrokers in the house and make the 2 majors at least pay attention to them.  It would also give them a jumping off point for bigger offices.
463248
No, the belief systems are too different. New parties might emerge, but I don't think we will have a unified America when it comes to political beliefs.
258807
Yes both parties are run by morons. As the 21st. century rolls on I think you will begin to see our alternative parties gain strength as people can only take so much. Even drug addicts of many years eventually become sick and tired of being sick and tired, we are rapidly approaching that point in this country, I hope to see the beginning of this revolution in my lifetime and thus a fundemental change in our political system, one that actually works and serves the people. Maybe i'm wrong and we'll just kill each other, time will tell.
394698
The 2 party system was not the idea of our founding fathers. George Washington was actually VERY opposed to it. There have been some contenders recently who has challenged it, Ross Perot and Ralph Nader most recently. I, for one, am sick of being forced to vote for either idiot #1 or idiot #2 when there is not really all that much difference between them. I don't think we need to strengthen the 2-party system. I think we need to abolish it and start over.
391389
You should try a Parliamentary Democracy! Which is in pretty much the rest of the world.) Trying not to get into grave detail, A mutli-party system probably wouldn't work as well in America as it does in other countries. The main reason why is because in America we have relaxed party discipline, meaning that politicians in America can vote however they want to, they do not have to listen to the party. In a Parliamentary Democracy, if you vote against the party a lot, you are moved down lower in the overall party rank (which means they get less funding for reelection/many other consequences). The majority party has 50%+ of the seats in Parliament and pretty much all of the politicians vote on party lines getting legislation passed fairly fast and easy. If we the U.S. adopted your form of government, it would be hard for the government to agree on one issue and get it passed. Also, as history shows with America's current form of government, the party that controls the White House could be different than the party that controls one or both Houses of Congress. \n\nI don't understand the last part about single party governments, but as history shows they are not the most effienct way to govern.
827266
America has a Two Party System mostly due to the issues that arose during the process of ratifing the Constitution. The country was split with one group, the Federalist, supporting the Constitution, and the other, the Antifederalist, fearing that the Constitution gave the National government too much power. \n\nAfter the ratification of the Constitution, there were still two conflicting major views of where the power should lie. One side said that the National government should have most of the power, and the otherside said the Local governments. These divisions were more or less the same as the divisions between the Federalists and the Antifederalist.\n\nHowever, two strong personalities began to gather followers. Alexander Hamilton of the Federalist; Thomas Jefferson of the Antifederalist. Thus the political theories of that time were called Hamiltonianism and Jeffersonianism. \n\nThere were other political theories floating around as well, but because of the power that Hamilton and Jefferson held, their groups became dominant. In fact, the two groups become so dominate that it was nearly impossible to get elected if a politician did not have the support of one of the groups. \n\nSince then, the major parties have just held so much power and name recognition that it still remains nearly impossible to gain the money and support to win an election without them.\n\nThat's the major reason we have a Two-Party System. There are a few others. For example, the Electorial College. In order to become President, a candidate must win 270 electorate votes. With only two parties, someone will always recieve the 270 votes. However, if there was a powerful third party that could steal electorial votes from both parties, then it would be possible for no candidate to recieve the 270 votes needed.\n\nAt which point, the House of Representatives picks the President for us.
899048
yes! i would also call it the American party. a party were every thing maters. i think every party has something good for the people of America education is important, the economy is as well. and with the war is still around i would find out more details about but i would also try to lead a good expel and real hope for the American people. i would also try to get this country to do its best for what is right and what is important for not just our self's but some of the other country's that are only willingly wanting us to help them but that would have to be voted on be the American people. there is allot of wasted tax money that goes into people that have power but don't do anything with it or they abuse it. i would get rid of them people and have them do something else. i would legalize marijuana in America or at lest in some parts of America or maybe we should have smoking houses like in certain coffee shops. more things should be explained to us American people. I'd take a bullet for the freedom of the world, and world peace. the problem with America is that most people don't care or most people that can't do anything about anything care but can't do anything about anything. some things should be talked about and somethings should be done to change the future by acting now.
335174
well the reason why there are mulitiple party systems is because people dont always see eye to eye on how to solve a problem. Usually people can agree that something might be a problem, but since everyone has different plans its hard to ever get mulitparty, single party, or any system to ever be able to solve as many problems as they potentially could.
344585
I believe this will not happen in my life time. People in the USA believe we already live in a democracy, but we don't. We live in a land of freedoms, but not democracy. If we did, we would have many more choices to vote for in elections instead of being offered only what the two parties offer for the most part. If we were a democracy the people would have more say regarding taxes, how our money is spent and have a press that is factual and not what the prevailing government wants whether it is democratics or republicans. A true democractic society is run by the people for the people. I am 63 and we haven't had that yet since i have been around.
169046
I just became an American two weeks ago. I have lived here for 15 years and watched American politics since the Kennedy-Nixon debates. Nothing convinces me that one party or another is better or worse for the country.\n\nBut, anytime a party is in power for a second term they develop an arrogance that is NOT good for the country. \n\nI will vote Democrate just based on my theory that no party should be in power for more than 2 terms. This is a two party (or more) country after all. \n\nSo, if Hillary is the party's candidate, getting her and Bill in the same package won't be all that bad.\n\nI have to admit that there's not much after Hillary that would convince me to vote Democrate.