Break the Monopoly
Although politics in America today is deficient in many ways, the good news is that our so called "Two-Party System" is a myth. Our political system is technically a "Multi-Party System" that has become monopolized by two bully parties.
America was formed without the notion of political parties.
The Constitution does not limit the number of political parties that may participate in the political process. As such, it is wrong to regard America's political system as a "Two-Party System." Because our present political system is not a sacred cow, we should not be afraid to change it to solve its weaknesses.
It is the nature of all species to elevate one individual to a position of dominance. We must realize that we have an intrinsic (biological/emotional) need to identify and elevate one individual to the social equivalent of "the dominant male of the group."
Although we don't realize it, this innate tendency to recognize and exalt "the one who is dominant" obsesses us, causing us to forget that elections should not be about crowning "the next alpha-male."
Elections should be about choosing the general direction in which to move the country. Rather than regard politicians as rock stars, we must see them for what they are. They are merely "drivers," with their party platform serving as the "vehicle" by which they promise to transport America.
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Because elections should be about the general direction to take America (and not the driver), votes should first be counted by "direction." Only after the "direction" is established should we consider who should drive. The "driver" on the winning "direction" with the plurality of votes should win the election.
Tallying votes by "direction" first would honor the wishes of the citizen majority. It would also allow citizens to vote their conscious without wasting their vote or destroying the major parties. In contrast, if we continue to tally votes by "individual" first, America's political system will remain ineffective, with the consequences being expanding social problems, a corrosive political atmosphere, and an escalating debt until our nation fails.
The individual States make the laws pertaining to elections. They are responsible for organizing elections at the local and state levels. Because the individual States make the election laws, no Amendment to the Constitution is needed to make changes to the existing political system. Therefore, we can make changes quickly.
As we shall see in section labeled "Platform", America's political system can be fixed, and the solution is quick and painless. Unfortunately, the two major parties make the rules. Therefore, only if they are pressured by the public are they likely to change them.
The analogy of a fox guarding the chicken coop comes to mind.
If members of Congress truly care about fairness, effectiveness, honoring the will of the voter, and a healthier America, they will do what they do for business. They will encourage competition and break up the monopoly.
Considering the ineffectiveness of Congress to date, and especially considering the dire condition of America, one would hope that our representatives would have the humility to allow others to participate.
Beaking up the two-party monopoly by adopting the "Bidirectional System" will resolve all the problems with our existing system. The Bidirectional System will:
Eliminate the need for big money in politics.
Eliminate the noise and personal attacks from politics.
Eliminate the need for extensive campaigning.
Change the nature of politics from a career to public service.
Expand the arena of ideas by allowing minor ("third") parties to compete.
Enable citizens to vote for the party of their choice without "wasting their vote."
The Patriot Party invented the "Bidirectional System" and will implement it even after we gain control of Congress.
