The conventional view among the political scientists and pundits is that America's political system is based on two major parties vying for control of government. Because there are only two possible directions in which to move a country (left or right), this premise seems logical.
Based on the premise that politics in America is based on the "Two-Party System," the addition of a "third party" must be seen as a disruptive force. After all, the votes that a third party receives must come from somewhere.
Granted, some new voters will become inspired and support a new party. However, most votes going to an additional ("third") party will come from just one of the major parties — the party most closely aligned ideologically to it.
A new right-leaning party will strip votes from the right-leaning Republican Party. A new left-leaning party will siphon votes from the left-leaning Democrat Party.
Naturally, supporters of the major parties fear that "splitting the vote" with a third party will inadvertently hand victory to the opposing major political party. We can demonstrate the legitimacy of their fear with the following example:
Imagine the public is divided 74% to 26% in favor of moving America to the right. If a general election were held between a Republican and a Democrat candidate, we would know the outcome.
Suppose that two right-leaning "third" parties decide to compete in the general election because of differences in methodology. For example, suppose they agree on social strategies and tactics, but differ only on the matter of urgency.
Suppose one party believes social changes should be made slowly, one believes a more aggressive posture is warranted, and the third party advocates making changes immediately.
If the 74% majority were evenly divided between the Republican and two other right-leaning candidates (25%, 25%, and 24%), the Democrat would win the election with just 26% of the popular vote.
Analysis
Such an outcome would not represent the intentions of the voters. Beyond being an insult to those who made the effort to vote, allowing an overwhelming citizen majority to be silenced by a mere 26% minority would be an assault on the democratic process.
The purpose of elections has been forgotten. Elections are meant to serve as a civilized way to gain consensus regarding the best direction to take a country (left or right). Instead, the elections in America have become a contest to see which group of aristocrats can capture the high-paid jobs and celebrity lifestyle.
Elections are no longer about what is good for the America or its citizens. Because elections have become a contest for the betterment of a few, our nation has been reduced to a stage with the public serving as bit players.
Solution
The familiar warning during elections season "don't throw your vote away" is a lie perpetrated on the American public. The sole purpose of the lie is to minimize the competition posed by challenging parties.
Our representatives have the power to change the existing elections system so that third parties can compete without splitting the vote. Instead, they have opted to maintain their monopoly on the political process by scaring off the competition.
Congress needs to realize that a vote represents more than the endorsement of a particular candidate. Before every vote is cast, a decision over direction is made by the voter. More specifically, the voter first makes a decision to move America left or to the right. Only then does the voter choose which candidate should lead the way. Unfortunately, counting votes only to determine who gets the most votes bypasses the all-important consideration of "direction."
In "Break the Monopoly" (the "Strategy" section) and "Fix the Political System" (in "Platform"), we learned that the "Bidirectional System" establishes direction first.
In the "Bidirectional System," votes are totaled first by direction (left or right). Once the winning direction is determined (left or right) the candidate with the plurality of votes on the winning direction would be the winner of the election.
The Bidirectional System will accomplish much more than just enable third parties to compete without spoiling elections from splitting the vote. With many platforms competing, candidates can run on a national platform rather than profess their own individual beliefs. In doing so, candidates won't have to campaign for office. They will merely need to identify their allegiance to a particular platform.
Only a candidate's basic ideology matters. Those elected are not dictators. They must work with many people to get things done. Legislation is a collective endeavor. As such, the best voters can do is point enough representatives in the right direction and let them work out the details.
Pointing to a specific set of goals and principles (a platform) will circumvent the need to traverse the nation with an entourage of attendants, public relations teams, and strategists. Without such enormous continuing expenses, candidates will not need coffers of money — the root of the noise, corruption, backroom deals, pork, and vitriol in politics.
In the Bidirectional System, America becomes the prize, relegating the political parties to the role of vehicle with the candidates serving as mere drivers. Similar to when we go on vacation, the Bidirectional System will make us focus first on the destination, rather than on which car to take or who is to drive.
The means of travel becomes relevant only after a destination is selected. Who drives should be even less significant.
Under the Two-Party System, even a 74% citizen majority can lose an election. In contrast, the Bidirectional System will insure the will of the citizen majority is honored. As demonstrated by the featured example, the 74% majority that wanted America to move right would get their way.
The candidate with a plurality of votes within the 74% majority would be the victor.
The Bidirectional system would open up the closed Two-Party System, returning power back to the people. Voters would no longer be held hostage. They could vote their conscious without "throwing away their vote." The Bidirectional system has no drawbacks except to break the monopoly held by the Democrats and Republicans.
America's so called "Two-Party System" is a lie. America's system is actually a "Multi-Party System" that has been hijacked and monopolized by two bully parties.
Application...
The Patriot Party
Naturally, the Patriot Party is concerned about splitting the vote with the Republican party in general elections. After all, we hope to strengthen America, not weaken it.
Initially, we intended to stand on the sidelines and encourage the adoption of the Bidirectional System. We had planned to work through the top voices on radio and television, promoting this easy fix to America's present political system.
Through the voices on radio and television, we had hoped to inspire and mobilize enough citizens to put enough pressure on the Democrat and Republican Parties and Congress that they would change America's present political system from "two parties" to "two directions." Doing so would convert the present closed and unresponsive system to one that is open and dynamic, leading to the empowerment of citizens and America.
However, recent events and present circumstances necessitate that the Patriot Party adopt a a proactive posture. Four arguments justify our change in strategy from a passive wait-and-see approach to one that is confrontational.
The elections system in America could have been changed long ago to reflect the will of the people. Yet the fox are guarding the chicken coup, so we should not be surprised they have not remedied the problems. As predicted by Gravity Theory, truth and justice are not strong enough influences to overcome the general nature of human beings to defend an exclusive territory at all costs.
Simply stated, the Democrats and Republicans will not surrender their monopoly unless they are forced to do so. Consequently, the Patriot Party is not faced with the choice to be patient or participate. The choice before us is to participate now or never.
For 6 years (from 2000 to 2006), the Republican Party controlled the presidency and both houses of Congress, yet America deteriorated markedly during those years. Although one might argue it would have been even worse if the Democrats were in control, there is no doubt that our country cannot survive long term under either leadership. Because saving America is our first and only goal, we have no choice but to act now.
The Republican Party was defeated handily in the 2006 elections. Who can say the Republican Party will regain control in the coming elections? With future success uncertain, and because even gaining control will not save America, we are faced with an unhappy realization. The risk of participating now and emasculating the Republican Party is overshadowed by the certain consequences of inaction. If the Patriot Party does not participate now, it will mean certain disaster for America.
Over 60% of registered voters are unaffiliated with the major parties. Most are yearning for a pro-America party that is independent of big oil and religious zealots. Most are crying out for a party that is pro-environment and green energy, yet willing to stand up to those who would kill us.
They yearn for a party that will retool our social programs so they solve problems while promoting self-reliance and responsible citizenship. They long for a party that will balance the budget, pay down the debt, and advocate fiscal responsibility.
They are waiting for a party to unite the citizenry, end discriminatory policies, elevate academic performance, insist that educators are loyal to America, demand fairness in the media, provide for a smooth and efficient elections system, and advocate America should maintain its lofty position as leader of the free world.
In short, although the Patriot Party will surely split the vote with the Republican Party, a good portion of its support will come from the Democrat Party as well. Siphoning votes equally should offset any negative impact on the Republican Party.
The Future
In summary, the Patriot Party simply has no choice but to compete in general elections as soon as we obtain registration in all the respective States. The future of America is in the hands of citizens. If enough patriotic Americans stand up, step forward, and sign the petition, the Patriot Party will do the rest. By spreading the word, the voices in the media can help shorten the time before we turn America away from the cliff and put it back on the road to health and longevity.
