For the past two presidential elections, most American’s voted against one candidate–not for.  Even Trump was surprised when he beat Hilary Clinton in the 2016 election.  But the fact is, lots of people didn’t like her at all, for various reasons.  Misogyny,  mainly.  But others disliked her defense of her husband’s affairs, and the way she threw the women he targeted under the bus. And  there was Benghazi, when our American ambassador was left hung out to dry while she was Secretary of State.  And then came election 2020.  By then, Trump had made so many ridiculous gaffes and mistakes with the Covid-19 pandemic, that people were willing to vote for anyone who opposed him.  Hence, we elected a 42 year political hack  who never had what it took to run for president—until now.   Seems the Democrats and Republicans are so mired in their own party politics that they can’t come up with a truly appealing candidate. Makes you wonder. We may need a third party  candidate.

I’m an independent voter which has it’s disadvantages, because you can’t vote in the primaries.  But I’ll be darned if I will go all out for any politician I don’t think would do a good job, just because I want to be part of a crowd.  In the days before internet dating sites,  young people used to join politically active organizations as a way to meet members of the opposite sex.  Remember, those were the days when you were supposed to be a joiner if you were looking to find a spouse,   Churches and political parties were fertile mating grounds.

The majority of young people I know vote Democratic. They love causes, and joining protest groups.  Give them something to march about , and they’ll be there in rain, sleet and snow.  Most older people are fairly quiet about their opinions, which more often than not are conservative. Middle age  conservatives are a bit more vocal—driving around town with American flags and signs that say f*** Biden.  But the truth is, neither party has produced a truly dynamic, appealing candidate for the past two elections.

I don’t know how anyone could support either party’s platform 100%.  Do we really believe that all Republicans oppose abortion rights, and all Democrats want open borders?  I don’t think so.

It may be time for a  third party.   Call it  Common Sense, or  whatever you like, but let it be centrist.  And please, come up with an intelligent inspiring,  candidate