Citizen Sage

I can’t believe it. I was polled. (Get your mind out of the gutter, people) I think it was by USA Today.
Pollster: Are you going to vote for George W. Bush or John Kerry in the upcoming Presidential election?
Me: What?? I could have sworn there were more people running than just those two. What about Michael Badnarik or Ralph Nadar?
Pollster: Uhhhh….so, you are undecided?
Me: …….
Pollster: Well, umm, in the Governor’s race, will you be voting for Christine Gregoire or Dino Rossi?
Me: Again, there are more people running…I will likely vote Libertarian.
Pollster: So, that would be another undecided?
Me: Yeah, sure. Whatever you want.
Pollster: (In a hurry) Okay, well, thank you for your answers.

What the hell is that all about? Last I checked, I did live in America right? Democracy and all that jazz. When is the madness going to end? When will we stop looking exclusively to Democrats and Republicans to do something for us? I’m not advocating any specific third or fourth party (although I do really like Libertarians). But I am advocating more people to choose from. I also advocate opening up the debates to more than just Reps and Dems. Anybody remember when Ross Perot was allowed to participate in the ’92 debate? Clinton and Bush were forced to open up a bit, cause Perot kept throwing them off. I loved it.

USA Today inspired me to action. I searched the web for as much information as I could get on the debates. I came across Open Debates and signed the petition. It’s just too important. I also came across the CDC. For anyone who needs a jumping off point for research into our upcoming elections, I recommend Vote Smart.

.America, it’s time for a change. The old system isn’t working anymore.

I’m the Arrogant Sage, and I approve this message.