Occupy New Hampshire Derides Both Parties {'Why Does 1% Have Two Parties and We Have None?'}

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16. To answer the question ...

"Why does 1% have two parties and we have none" -- because you have to start another party if you want one (or take over an existing one). No one is going to do it for you. You're not there waiting for some hero or heroine to come along and answer all your needs. That's the white knight theory of politics.

We often talk here about the "paternalism" of the Republican party (and they talk about the "maternalism" of the Democratic party). But this seems childish to me. You want another choice? Don't complain about no one giving it to you: go create it. It's what our system permits (though it won't be an easy job. I might even be interested if it's viable and rational.