I am always amazed at how candidates and their followers always blame a 3rd party candidate when their hero loses. Perfect point has alway been the Gore campaign blaming Ralph Nader. But didn't the Gore people know that Nadar was running and plan for the votes he might take and address their energies to that. I bet not because they just took for granted they would win - well that is not shame on Nadar but shame on Gore. Also how about the fact that if Gore had only won his home state of Tennessee there would have been no Florida; go do the numbers cry babies.
Now in 2016 we have a Presidential election with two of the most unpopular candidates ever in a two party system that only we here in the United States have, and we are not to peruse a 3rd party because we are told out vote won't count. To the contrary it would count much more because the sacrafice to cast a vote you truly believe in will send a message that things need to change and become more democratic.
Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump see all the polls that include the independent candidates and should know that they are in the race and will garner votes. Don't squawk and cry about it the day after if you happen to lose. We need candidates who earn our votes and don't think that the deserve our vote because they are a Democrat or Republican.
So rock on to those who want to be independent and vote their mind instead of party. With guts and determination we will eventually get a strong third and fourth party and finally have a true choice. If it is not done I feel sorry for future generations who will only have to choose between the 1% haves to rule our country. Hey wait a minute isn't that happening now.
