On Mon, 23 Mar 2015 14:48:10 -0400, Justan Olphart wrote:

On 3/23/2015 2:37 PM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 3/23/2015 1:17 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 23 Mar 2015 12:57:17 -0400, wrote:

That is the problem with the two party system. If you don't fit into
their category exactly, you are out.
Johnson could run as a democrat in New Mexico or Montana but he
wouldn't stand a chance on either coast ... in either party.
He is too liberal for the republicans and to conservative for the
democrats.

It leaves people like me who are socially liberal and fiscally
conservative with no place to go.

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Exactly right. As far as I'm concerned both of the major parties are
controlled by loonies.



It has become increasingly difficult for me to remain optimistic about
this country. Never felt this way before. We have a totally
dysfunctional government. Half the world hates us. Long term allies
are abandoning us. Russia is reigniting the cold war.
Over a dozen countries harbor ISIS or ISIS affiliates who want to kill
us. The number of people on means-tested welfare is at an all time
high. Unemployment numbers are skewed to appear to be improving but
anyone actively searching the job market knows differently.

This reminds me of the Carter years "malaise" but for different reasons
and I think it's worse.

Americans simply don't feel good about their country anymore. We need
some fresh, strong leadership to deliver the country out of this
psychological depression. Need someone to raise spirits, deliver some
realistic reasons to be proud again and let that optimism fuel the way
to a real recovery, international respect and leadership.


Do you think things will change for the better once the current
administration is put out to pasture?

I don't think they could get much worse. I have to agree with Luddite on this. It's
depressing as hell.
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Gun owner behavior causes problems.