By the way, here is what the American Reform Party of Kansas stands for. The Reform Party, among many other issues, in there platform are calling for recognition of Cuba and demanding the U.S. remain current on its UN contributions. Moreover, the Reform Party requires clear access to third parties on the ballot on par with what the Democrats and Republicans experience.
In short, Kansans have no excuse for NOT voting for someone they like--rather than voting for someone they only feel like sticking up their noses at.
SENATE AND HOUSE CANDIDATES in KANSAS
Similarly, opposing the inadequate and aging U.S. Senator Pat Roberts who blank-checked so many questionable pro-Bush bills and decisions (like going to war in Iraq or bugging citizens' phones) over the last 8 years-or more-are again the Libertarian and Reform parties. Randall L. Hodgekinson is leading the Libertarians on this portion of the ballot as is the Reform Party member, Joseph L. Martin.Oh, yes, Jim Slattery is running on the ticket for the Democrats against Pat Roberts, as well. Slattery's advertisements are popular on the web. Too bad he is on the Democratic ticket, eh?
Anyway, all alternative candidates can run similar radio ads. (The TV controllers of American life make it difficult for poorer folks to get time. Let's get control of the airwaves, cable, and satellite networks in this campaign. Throw all the bums out or scare them almost-to-death. Vote for alternatives.)
Both the Libertarians of Kansas and the Reform Party are putting up candidates in each of the state's four U.S. House of Representative.
CONTRASTING KANSAS WITH OTHER STATES
In many neighboring states, like Nebraska and Missouri, the presidential candidates are the same as in Kansas.
I have looked at Missouri sample ballots, and there are also two alternative (third party) candidates for governor, but elsewhere on the Missouri state ballots there are almost no other third party candidates to be found anywhere. (I found only one libertarian.)
This situation is found too often in America. Most states have absolutely no choice but to vote for the status quo-Republicans and Democrats.
To the north, in Nebraska, the Green Party, with Cynthia Anne McKinney as presidential candidate made it on the presidential ballot along with the five sets of parties that Kansas has. NOTE:
On the other hand, it appears that Oklahoma has no other presidential candidate options than the parties Chomsky warned us against-Democrat and Republican.
After reviewing the five central U.S. states-Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Colorado-I would have to say that non-Democrat and non-Republican voices are often not being heard as well as they should be. Oklahoma is a particularly sad case. (No wonder most of America's newest casinos are opening in Oklahoma-the Republicans and Democrats love casinos, derivatives, gambling and taking your money without giving much back.)
Let this election be the one when the death-toll to these two parties' stronghold, go out and vote for the alternatives, NOW. BY THE WAY
I just sent in my ballot for Kansas. I voted for the Nader-Gonzalez for President and Vice President to encourage voices in politics that emulate Paul Krugman or Noam Chomsky more than they mimic Dick Cheney or Paul Volker.
Whomever you vote for, please really consider supporting alternative voices in 2008!!! Vote wisely and sincerely for someone you want.
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