Why is everybody pickin on the AIP? If McPOW is elected I may go join 'em

[tularetom]

Well not really but the USA cannot tolerate another 4 years of dickless cheney policies. Somebody else is bound to start stirring things up for secessionist fringe parties.

[Greyskye]

1. It's the hypocrisy, stupid.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/It%27s_the_economy,_stupid

Not aimed at you, tularetom. :hi: But it's a meme that will resonate with a lot of people. Republicans have for years been trying to own patriotism (Love it or leave it, better dead than red, etc.) Now their VP pick wants to remove a star from the American Flag! :rofl:

You just couldn't make this stuff up if you tried!

[LSK]

2. AIP?

:shrug:

[Greyskye]

3. Alaskan Independence Party

From Wiki: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alaskan_Independence_Party

The Alaskan Independence Party is a political party in the U.S. state of Alaska. Its best-known policy is its call for a United Nations vote, which they claim should have been offered as an option in the plebiscite on statehood under international law. Ideologically a constitutional foundation, the party also calls for increased Alaskan control of Alaskan land, gun rights, privatization, home schooling, and reduction of governmental intrusion in the private lives of its citizens with adherence to the founding documents of the United States. The party has appeared on the ballot in Alaska in all state elections since 1970.

At other times, party members have also proposed that the state explore the possibility of joining Canada. Other members have expressed opposition to joining Canada in its present form but are open to the possibility of joining an independent Western Canadian state in the event one should be established. Neither of these scenarios form part of the party's current platform.

[stillcool]

4. I don't want to join them..

but I'll go with Vermont!!

[Winterblues]

5. I am a member of the Alaska Independent Party

At least I think I am. When I registered to vote I had a choice between undeclared and Independent and I chose Independent. I am proud of that fact. It is in no way the same as Libertarian.. It is exactly as it says ...Independent.. I follw no particular party line although I side with Democrats over ninty percent of the time. I am actuall more to the left than the Democratic Party is today..