I wrote the other day we might want to “ban” political parties and the internet went nuts.
Thousands of reads and tons of engagement. People are really talking about this but most folks don’t understand how IMPORTANT banning the parties might actually be for all of us.
Most folks don’t know this but there were actually zero political parties when our nation was founded.
There’s a reason the constitution does not mention political parties– they were NOT supposed to be part of our system of government.
Indeed political parties– or “clubs” as they were called– were actually banned in many parts of Europe at the time and the founders feared “factions” and developed a system designed to prevent “parties” from taking hold.
Their system was genius and although political parties sprang into existence shortly after the creation of our nation they rarely were able to exercise complete control over our government thanks to our system of checks and balances.
Lately that system has been eroded and directly attacked as the two parties become more extreme and desperate for control.
The truth is both the Democrats and the Republicans are dying brands. Nobody considers themselves a D or an R anymore– they just REJECT the other side.
And it’s no surprise– NEITHER PARTY CAN LEAD!
Anytime one party takes control Americans reject them soundly and want to switch horses. Just like currently everybody wants the Republicans out because they are doing a terrible job.
But guess what if/when the Democrats take over it will be the same thing! Americans will throw them out the first chance they get also.
And on and on and on.
Let’s put an end to this folks. Back Troutman and let’s explore doing away with the parties.
They’re feeling really good that they may “win” the midterms.
Let’s get a couple of things straight.
Americans do NOT want Democrats in charge anymore than they want the Republicans in charge. Both parties are awful right now– only obeying their own members and ignoring what the majority of Americans want.
But the Democrats WILL likely win the midterms– although not California’s District 47 because that’s going to Troutman, an independent.
The only reason the Democrat will win, however, is because the Republicans are screwing up so badly.
But guess what.
When the Democrats win they’ll just screw up badly as well.
And then the Republicans will take back over and guess what?
Yep, more screwing up.
The PARTIES ARE THE PROBLEM.
Again, they are only serving their own people and not THE PEOPLE. As a result NEITHER party can lead. And we will just keep seesawing.
Time to get smart folk.
Troutman is the answer.
Read about him. Love him. Join him. Let’s get back to winning!
So its Christmas Eve and the humble Troutman Christmas tree is ready for the presents to arrive tonight!
But before we jump into the Christmas festivities this evening I wanted to take a second and mark the end of Hanukkah.
I know I am a few days late on this– and I apologize to my Jewish friends– but I had the best experience last week.
My law firm Troutman Amin, LLP had its annual retreat last week and several of our team members are Jewish. Since it was the first few nights of Hanukkah we all lit the menorah together consistent with the ceremonial process.
I had never attended a menorah lighting ceremony before and it was very meaningful for me to be a part of it. Felt very grateful to have been invited and really enjoyed being there.
I am a great big fan of the Jewish people– very historic and well-educated bunch– and I LOVE that they make up such a great part of our shared American culture.
Jewish folks in this country are VERY patriotic in my experience and very kind. Lots of gratitude from their community and they are BIG contributors to our success as a nation.
So wanted to pause and acknowledge these great folks before we get super Christmassy for the next 12 days!
But I have to tell you, this conference realignment is really bothering me.
Why are Cal and Stanford (west coast schools) in the ATLANTIC Coast Conference?
Why are Washington and Oregon playing Rutgers in conference games?
This is madness.
We need the conference of champions back. Bring back the Pac-12!
Every REAL college football fan knew the Pac-12 was the best conference out there top-to-bottom. Yeah the East Coast bias and the late night games kept them out of the news but man the conference just produced sparkling play.
Plus the beauty of the Rose Bowl (grand daddy of them all) has been co-opted as part of this strange playoff thing (Still getting used to it).
UCLA and USC ruined everything with their backhanded money grab. And most everyone followed suit (I see you Beavs and Cougs.)
Bottom line– we need the pac-12 back together.
If I’m elected I think I’m going to look into.
What do you think?
If you agree shoot a couple of bucks to the campaign.
Merry Christmas and happy bowl season all! Chat soon.
So was out for a few days with my wonderful legal team at a retreat this week– very strict no work policy (not even campaigning!)
While I was out Dave Min actually did something pretty cool.
Apparently the halls of Congress were barren–no decorations– until his staff put out an inflatable gingerbread man in front of his office. Then other members of Congress followed suit.
I think that’s pretty cool. Way to bring the spirit of the holidays to Congress.
The people want that joy and that goodwill permeating D.C. right now. Maybe it will help foster a spirit of togetherness, instead of all the endless partisan bickering.
