You might wish to read some of what the founding fathers wrote about the danger of political parties:
http://www.foundingfathers.info/federalistpapers/
Here is an excerpt of Federalist Papers #1:
Ambition, avarice, personal animosity, party opposition, and many other motives not more laudable than these, are apt to operate as well upon those who support as those who oppose the right side of a question. Were there not even these inducements to moderation, nothing could be more ill-judged than that intolerant spirit which has, at all times, characterized political parties....some food for thought. As to two parties ... well ... what happened to the Whigs?
Hey Bob!
You know me! I’m NOT arguing for two parties. All I’m saying is that at this time there are only two VIABLE parties because of the way they’ve both cornered the market on the electoral system. A third party could win the popular vote but WILL lose in the electoral college as it’s set up now. Third party candidates syphon votes away from Republicans not ‘RATS. Those who insist on starting up a third party _today_ leaving the electoral college in place as it is configured _today_, will ensure an Obama win in 2012. No amount of wishing or citing the intent of the Framers is going to change that reality.
Conservatives must focus on taking the Republican Party back from the ‘RAT-lite RINOS in order to to get a piece of the electoral pie. Conservatism is on the rise, so it’s GONNA HAPPEN!!