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I think all this talk about the LP (which I was registered as at one time, surprising as that may seem) is indicative of a greater problem in American politics: the stranglehold of the two party system. Most democracies use a parliamentary system, where more parties have a chance at getting their voices heard in the government. I don't know that I really like that system, but it spawns the question: what can be done to expand the American political system? I would vote Green if I could, but I don't feel like throwing my vote away and helping the Republican candidate win. Much the same has been said on this board about the LP candidate and the Democratic victory that could result from voting LP. Bush Sr. lost in '92 (partially) because many Republicans crossed over to the Reform party, and some Democrats blamed Nader for Gore's poor showing in certain regions.
I've seen a variety of solutions suggested to combat this trend, from instant runoff, where voters rank their candidate choices, to a complete overhaul of the entire system. What do cellarites think?
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