Issue Position: Breaking the Two Party Illusion

Issue Position

Have you ever listened to a politician speak on the importance of education, our American values, defending our freedom, restoring our nation to greatness; and wondered--what precisely does he intend to do? What exactly are his policies?

Politicians do not speak this way by accident, on the contrary they are trying very hard to say nothing. They are not seeking our agreement, they are weaving an illusion of vague sentiments. Look at that paragraph again: education, freedom, American values; is there anything to disagree with?

The truth is that we are individuals with unique histories, perspectives, and opinions, and the only way to agree with any candidate 100% is to either run for office ourselves or buy an illusion. Congress' approval rating would seem to indicate that many of us have bought the illusion and are now left disappointed and angry at what has actually materialized.

How do we break these illusions and materialize real solutions? We need to be willing to disagree. We need to start tangible discussions that subject every option to the intense heat of public scrutiny and find answers that keep true to the Constitution and uphold individual rights (even if they are not to our particular taste).

Many years ago a few men gathered in a room, argued for days on end, and produced The Constitution of the United States. These men did not agree with one another, they found a solution to solve issues despite their disagreements. We can do the same.

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