The Two Party System

Over the past few days, there has been an emerging conflict from a Democratic primary loser for the nomination to run against the current Republican Senator from South Carolina, James Demint. The story goes that the winner of the democratic nomination is a virtual unknown, and is claimed to be both mentally unstable and may be "unfit" for office. The presumptive "winner" was a four term incumbent holding another office, and had a sizable campaign war chest. Apparently, he believed that this money and name would be enough for him to win. He did little advertising or campaigning. The winner of this event was the first name on the ballot, and he apparently won by a sizable margin.

Not surprisingly, the power elite are now crying conspiracy. They are demanding an investigation, and will be doing everything they can to disqualify the winner of this democratically elected nominee.

This story further supports the notion that the two party system in our country has become too powerful, too complacent, and downright scary. The results will always be ok as long as "their" candidates win.

I can't say that I'm completely sold on everything the growing "tea" party stands for, with the important distinction of appreciating the move to something as an alternative to two powerful political parties. The blind faith that the American electorate has placed in this system is what has our country in the mess that it now is.

Perhaps our country in the past has done ok with this model. Politicians today have taken the word "partisan" to a new and dangerous level. Our officials seem not to be doing what is right or what the American people want, but are focused on being sure that one side wins, the other side loses, and damn the American People.

I'm not sure what the answer is going to be. I hope that this election in South Carolina sends a clear message that the American People are not afraid to thumb their nose at the establishment. I hope that the tea party will be the catalyst to create newer and better parties of people that are focused on doing what is right for our country, as opposed to spending so much time spewing about how their opposition is wrong.