[mikester]

I'm a Not a democrat and I am not a republican. I disagree with the extremeties of both strategies. When the time comes for primaries I register as what ever party I need to be to vote in that primary and then I reregister with no party affiliation.

My Wife's father was a republican until Nixon - he was a democrat and a socialist from then until his death. He was an extremely intelligent and very dedicated civil servant for most of his life.

I was a republican when I started voting but I have never voted for a republican for president. I do believe that both parties have their place and I do prefer to have both active in my local politics because as long as they both are active - more moderate plans are lead. It's when one side gets ahead when things go awry - like they are now.

Now that I am older I am more comfortable being more liberal (but not "liberal") than my family who are in Florida mostly and mostly conservative republicans.

I make more money now than I ever did as a Conservative.

I look forward to the day when a third party candidate is more viable. The only thing that will make that a reality though is for people to believe they can make a difference and to VOTE for the third party because they believe they can win - eventually.

As it stands now - Matt and Trey have it nailed.