WHY become an un-enrolled voter?
You are either part of the problem or part of the solution.
We can all agree that we live in the most challenging of times. In our efforts to make a living and try to galvanize our community to solve our problems we are distracted, manipulated and encouraged by political parties, government and corporate owned media to fight amongst ourselves over smaller "wedge" issues.
Ultimately it all comes down to two parties. If you have the stamina to work within your party to push it in a better direction, good for you.
For many of us,this seems futile at this time. Amidst all this turmoil,a few reasonable solutions are offered, this is a very simple, effective choice all of us can make.
All politics is local.
Unenrolling puts you in the unique position to support productive people and projects regardless of who initiates them starting with the community that you live in.You can divide your help and loyalty to what you consider solutions and make life better for you and your neighbors.
Be in with the "un" crowd"
The un-party.
This is a politically effective position for all disappointed and frustrated voters.The "swing" vote is the nemesis of all political parties.
Make a real difference.
Membership is free.
By participating in the political process and avoiding the party muck unenrolled voters can truly can still make a difference.
"In order to best represent my state of Vermont,
my own conscience and principles that I have stood for my whole life,
I will leave the Republican Party and become an independent,"
Senator Jim Jeffords May 24, 2001
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This is the most widely discussed, overwhemingly acknowledged lifestyle interference and biggest obstacle to the quality of life and liberty with the absolute lowest action rate. Although everyone harmonizes in their assessment of TV..."I dont know why I watch it..."There's really nothing on" .... "It's a rip off"... still send in the monthly check and click that ON button every day and spend an average of 4 hours a day with it on (many much longer) I've even met people that leave it on all night for "company" YIKES!!!!
In challenging times people cut back on their family budgets, including vacations, food costs, dining out, and even put sweaters on to avoid additional heating costs. One thing no one does is cut out their TV expense... AND prices are going up!
Even with alternatives like NetFlix and the public library providing alternatives for economizing entertainment, cable TV takes priority. We now have become what we watch.
We know that television, and especially news, is filtered through corporations that profit from your attention and point of view. To think that they would promote free thought or free speech is well...ludicrous.
Stay clear, think, read and listen. Talk to your neighbors and friends. Have a real dialogue with real people.Keep the internet connection and ditch TV until it grows up and represents the better interests of the people who will watch it.
If you can't cut the feed line at least leave it off as much as you can stand. You will appreciate it in the long run. Read a book. Take a walk. See a friend. Plant some tomatoes.
Anything that puts YOU back in YOUR movie!
TUNE IN to real information
Accurate information is difficult to find.
The truth is harder and harder to find these days as nearly all news sources are dependent on the financing of advertisers and, even more frightening, the deep pocketed corporate and government monies.
Vary your news sources.
Don't get your information from just one place.You don't make a major purchase at the first place you stop. It's called second opinion. And why not a 3rd or 4th?
Consider the source.
What do they have to gain from you? It doesn't make it all their news false but lends itself to information cherry picked in favor of their agenda. Get all sides of the story, then decide.
Question everything and when you are ready to believe it, question it again.Educate yourself. If there is something you don't understand take a the time to find out. The news todays lies between the lines.
DROP OUT of your party.
Your enrollment in any party is an endorsement of the irresponsible action they take on YOUR behalf. It's no secret that Americans are dissatisfied with their parties. By un-enrolling you do not forfeit your *right to vote but you send a clear message that you do not support their self serving policies pr worse , their apathy and lack of motivation to take a stand on behalf of their "members"
* you cannot vote in party primaries of course.
HOW can I become an un-enrolled voter?
Simple. Visit your local Board of Elections and ask for a change of affiliation card to change your voter enrollment. It is quick form and would take you no more than 5 minutes to do.
Fill it out and re-submit it right there.The positions at Board of Elections are political appointments from both parties, and it may be helpful for them to see it to reflect on the reason you removing your name from their rolls.
NOTE :
Someone enrolled in the "Independence Party" belongs to that party and is NOT an independent voter.An un-enrolled voter belongs to NO party which make them truly independent.
Don't go away mad...
Just go away
Are you immune to slogans, bullet points and rhetoric because you've heard it again and again, believed it once or twice, but now understand it means nothing.
Do you see political correctness as a tool to dumb down opposition and sabotage real constructive movement in your community, state and government?
Are you indignant about being referred to as a base?
Do you wince when you hear terms like right and left, conservative and liberal and see good ideas sabotaged because they are attached to those names?.
Do you see partisan politics standing in the way of getting the most simple things done?
Sick of pandering, token visits and empty promises?
If your public official's eyes are not on the ball, it’s time to put your leaders on the line to answer real questions and make AND fulfill their campaign promises.
Look at their record and make them work to win your vote.
Not by their party but by their experience, actions and effectivemness.
Exercise your independence.
Make your move...
It’s about the only PATRIOTIC thing left to do.
