If there was a major third party in the US, do you think the government would work better?
951689
Yes. Perot almost pulled it off. He kept the other two clowns somewhat honest.
763808
Foreign National Debt is above 3 trillion at record levels so I say no. Current US fiscal policy is designed to move wealth to the upper class from the middle class. The government does not seem to want to protect the majority of its people but thats what we deserve for voting in these leaders.
224471
Third party candidates don't have much of a chance.
857798
Third parties are a bad idea. With a three party system, the winner is usually elected with a less than majority vote. Clinton won in 96 with a majority of people voting against him.
189761
no!!!!what ever happened to personal responsibility.we rely on the government for too much.\nif they took less of our money we would have an easier time taking care of ourselves.\none more thing.why is it that the people that contribute the least get the most.
775205
That is a third party. But not a very prominent one.
818665
I would likely support it. We need a more centralist party. One without the extreme views of both R's an D's. One that looks out for the interests of the middle class.
341709
Yes. Given the options, it was the lesser of 2 evils. After 8 years of Reagan (who I also voted for), we needed a change.
316523
Well -- it could be better, sure.\n\nBut, when you consider the alternatives:\n\n(1)  For example, the Chinese government, which arrests law abiding citizens just because they hold Bible studies.   Keep them locked up for years.\n\n(2)  China also harvests the organs of political prisoners (there are reports they are simply killed for the organs).\n\n(3)  Think of the extreme governments around the world that hold their women to sub-servient roles, denying them education or career advancement.\n\n(4)  Despotic tribal governments which are conducting acts of genocide on refugee camps, or their own people fleeing the destruction of their own villages.\n\nYou read about this, and you often think, "Didn't this happen in the Dark Ages?"   Sadly, it's a reality that affects over half the planet.   Yes, over half.\n\nSo, while our government can always use improvement, I am grateful to live here.   And, if you really want to change America, you CAN make a difference.
935691
We definitely need choices other than the ones we have now, but the game's rigged to keep both in power. I honestly don't see much difference between Republicans and Democrats, as both are heavily influenced by big-money interests with their own agendas.\n\nOne thing keeping a third party from making a move nationally are the laws that decide who can appear on the ballot. These vary from state to state, and seem set up to make it hard as hell for anyone but the 2 parties to be represented.\n\nPeople need to see beyond stupid slogans, celebrity endorsements and snazzy advertising, and concentrate on what each candidate's really about. The voting record of all our representatives, local, state and federal, is available (usually online), as this is a public record. The info is there......
414320
America is currently facing many problems, however a drastic decline in it's power is doubtful.  According to most rankings that take into account all aspects of a nation, The usa is by far the most powerful, and is more powerful than the second and third most powerful countries combined.  However, if our country continues on its current trend yes there will be problems.  Our currency is depreciating, and the gap between rich and poor is growing under the current administration, and there is also talk of starting our third war in this regime.  The only reason why i think that America won't decline though is because the Republicans will have nobody else to blame after this term, and once they are voted out these problems will be addressed.  The republicans control everything now and have lost their scapegoat.  The only people they have to blame our themselves.
507326
The only way I see americans voting someone other than the two leading parties is if a third party were to break away from one of the major parties. It's happened before. The Republican party was started from the Whig party. I could see \nAmericans voting for a third party who had a platform of ridding the government of rampant corruption and getting us out of Iraq.
1061290
Do you feel that your only option besides Republican is Democrat?\n\nHow about a third party?\n\nSince you're conservative, check this one out:\n\nwww.constitutionparty.com
271623
Absolutely, and they can.  The problem we have right now is that there is no third party strong enough.  I voted for a third-party candidate back in the Carter race and then realized that there was no hope of it making a difference.  The party wasn't strong enough.  I can't even tell you now who the guy was.  The Green party runs in many races but don't seem to be making a lot of progress.  There are about 100 Libertarians holding office in state and national positions.  The communist party always seems to show up and, thankfully, lose.  I think the Dems and Reps are getting harder to tell apart anymore in their agendas.  I hope to see some better choices in the future.
289195
I voted for Bush in 2000 but by the 2004 elections, I was so disgusted with both Democrats and Republicans that I voted for a third party.  In essence, I retracted my vote because I could see that the Bush administration did not have my interests at heart.  He was all about corporations and has done more to increase the Federal governments power than anyone I can think of since FDR.  His actions don't seem to support the tenets of the Republican Party that speak of smaller government and State's Rights.
950465
there is too much confidence in american systems. experience shows that american elections should be monitored by independent outsidersas well. who cares. even poor countries benefit from good american government. having only two parties battling it out brings alot of mistrut. three is better to avoid marriage of convinience.
958198
You're much better off trying to help the current 3rd parties (green, libertarian, constitution), they have been around for many years and still can't get on most ballots.