Very interesting and encouraging in terms of momentum building for "radical center" third party. I think, however, that as many liberal writers do, this one gave Obama too much credit for his "accomplishments", and too little blame for the harm done to specific groups by HCR, particularly, women and Medicare recipients. Plus, the manner in which HCR was thrust upon the people of this country, and the lack of initial transparency with regard to this legislation have resulted much opposition to HCR, and calls for its repeal.

The stimulus has supported only a "jobless recovery", which as most people recognize, is an oxymoron. The actual result of Obama's education reform initiative remains to be seen. I think he should start this effort by calling for an immediate halt to the wasteful use of valuable classroom time and resources by those teachers who had their students sing praise songs to Obama (remember those videos).

At the core of failed government and a broken political system is the fact that our representatives in government apparently find it necessary to compromise away their ethics, values, and political beliefs in order to keep their jobs. As the author states, pols of both parties are basically pimping themselves and their power out to whomever is called for in order to remain in power and to acquire more power, money, and clout. It's a set-up designed for failure, if the standard for success is serving the best interest of the country - not helping a few wealthy and powerful groups.

Even though there seems to be a rising tide of support for a centrist third party, I fear that the window of opportunity for such a movement will be brief. It only takes a little effort and research to determine that the schools in this country, particularly, the colleges and universities, incorporate the issue of "social justice" in almost every major course of study, as is being increasingly required, I believe, by accreditation bodies. Obviously, social justice is a good thing, and something that most people support. The problem is that the ultra-liberal definition of social justice seems to be the one being pushed on students throughout this country. The Ultra-lib form of SJ goes beyond equal employment opportunities; beyond affirmative action, and beyond government supported financial assistance for those whose health and/or circumstances obstruct their ability to provide for themselves and their families. The ultra-lib form of SJ, seeks to accomplish a more thorough redistribution of wealth through which the requirement to earn in order to support self and family is optional.

I wonder if the progs didn't think their time had come in 2008 - that their indoctrination effort had been successfully completed, especially when the army of Obamakids showed up to chant, sing, and faint at the feet of The Great O. Not to sound like a total conspiracy theorist - because I honestly find it hard to focus long enough and with the concentrated effort required to develop a good conspiracy theory, lol - but, I do think the Obamacrats thought Americans would tolerate their efforts to push the country to the extreme left. Obviously, given time, they will be able to impress their ultra-lib message into the minds of the young in increasing numbers, arguably molding the political views of enough Americans to accomplish their purpose.

Obviously, the ultra-right seeks to indoctrinate, as well. But, they must spread their conservative values in religious and private colleges and universities.

Anyway - I know that went a little OT, but I do think there are and have been much more organized and far-reaching efforts to impact the minds of young Americans by the ultra-left than many of us realized.

I hope a centrist party emerges with the strength to make some needed change in this country's governmental and political processes. Hopefully, when and if that happens, we will all be so sick of the lying, duplicity, and back-room dealing we've experienced in the past - particularly with the Obama Administration, that we will demand honesty, integrity, and true public service from the new party. How unique would that be?!