We offer the Democratic, Republican, Libertarian and Green Party Platforms, to help you make the best-informed choice. Undecided Voter? Read Each Party’s ‘Statement of Principles’By Cliff Montgomery – Oct. 25th, 2008Still unsure of whom to vote for this Nov. 4th? Still wondering precisely which candidates speak for you?One fine way to determine which person or political party is the best fit for you is to take a look at party platforms. A platform essentially is a “statement of principles,” which should give you a decent idea of what a political party stands for today, and how members of a certain party might represent you.Remember though, these platforms usually are written by career politicians. They are going to use a lot of symbols, a fair number of key words (‘service’, ‘fighting for us’, ‘the ordinary people’, ‘points of light’, etc.) and offer some fancy promises they simply don’t intend to keep.So read the party platforms with a questioning eye. Keep in mind how each party’s promises, key words and talking points have–or have not–matched its real actions over the last several years.We at know these are especially trying times, and that many people are looking beyond the usual answers. We therefore offer below not only the Democratic and Republican Platforms, but the Libertarian and Green Party Platforms as well, to help you make the best-informed choice.All are 2008 platforms except for the Green Party, which still offers its platform from 2004 as the basis for its policies today.Like what you’re reading so far? Then why not order a full year (52 issues) of thee-newsletter for only $15? A major article covering an story not being told in the Corporate Press will be delivered to your email every Monday morning for a full year, for less than 30 cents an issue. Order Now! Wait, why does an independent news source run advertising? The Spark answers in its advertising policy. * Please check out our ads–they help keep this news site running. Thanks!
How Necessary Laws Are Killed These Days
Lawmakers generally only fight to protect the things they care about – and all too often, that just doesn’t include the lives of most of their constituents.
