Coalition Purple

Just when we thought things could not get any crazier in our divided political world, we find out that even the Teamsters are not endorsing a Presidential candidate. If that’s not reason enough to have more political parties and coalitions, we’ll give you some more…

Are we doxxing kids now? We’re not sure that this is the best way to deal with behavioral problems in the school system.

Are government employee unions a good idea? The U.S. Postal Workers Union is openly endorsing a Presidential candidate during a time when many people mistrust the

We’re lso wondering if we are bankrupting ourselves in our efforts to help

And, speaking of delicious dishes, what’s so bad about eating birds anyway? Not that we’re buying into any of the propaganda regarding the Haitian immigrant situation in Ohio. We’re just saying, let’s take a look at the real problems and not get distracted by the stories that are being promoted by the mainstream media.

We’re not afraid to take a deeper look at what’s happening in the world. We hope you’ll join us.  If you’re a Republican who thinks the Haitian immigrants really do need protected status, that’s ok. And, if you’re a Democrat who thinks that the Remain in Mexico policy was a good one, you are also welcome here.

Come on in… sit down… have a beer. And, most importantly, join the Purples!

We both survived the heat this past week, but things are

Yet, we keep voting the same way and for the same parties. That’s the definition of crazy, right?

A lot of Californians are unhappy. Some will vote with their

Our solution is quick and easy. Let's de-register, en masse, from the two major political parties. You can still vote

Besides, if you have No Party Preference, you can talk to anyone about politics. How can you have an argument if you don’t take sides? And, the best part is, no more fights at Thanksgiving!!

Two events in the past week got John and Bill focused on how a Third Political Party could break the logjam that keeps so many people fighting each other.

Yet again another senseless school shooting has most people saying “stop, we need to try something different.”  The reality is nothing has (or will) change in any meaningful way when extremists on each side of the gun debate continue to paralyze attempts at reasonable solutions. This is where a strong third party can play a huge role in protecting school children at the local level. 

Listen in as John and Bill discuss personal situations that drive their suggestions. All within our simple grasp that won’t trample on anybody’s liberties… nor involve campus lockdowns so bad guys can’t come in or outlawing guns.

Topic 2 involves California’s near adoption of a law to provide down payment assistance for undocumented immigrants — a program that was vetoed soon after we recorded.  In a state where even well-paid citizens cannot afford a home, the idea of helping non-citizens buy a home seems like a totally tone-deaf idea.  Bill and John agree that every human being should have a safe roof over their heads. 

Bill and John are at odds over the ethics of how the Dems

But step 1 to get out of this hole is to start a bunch of

Most will quickly see it’s up to the masses to change “the system” —and move from limited candidate choices

Here’s a link to Chris Cuomo commentary on the deep money at the Democratic convention: https://youtube.com/shorts/8hwVf9WFWWE?si=OBCzR7nRLD_fqHKH

Most people naturally think presidential politics when considering a third party.  And usually that means 1)

So we again remind folks... here at headquarters that our focus is on the support for local and state third parties.  The local level is where the action is, and viable third-party candidates have a reasonable shot of winning.  In short, it’s the fastest and most straightforward strategy to do what needs to be done:

Change how government operates! 

Which admittedly is a topic that most people agree with… but don’t find sexy enough to get excited about compared to the debates over abortion, the southern border — let alone Taylor Swift-Travis Kelce updates.

But we have hope!  Listen in to Bill and John as yak about breaking through the political white noise to make gerrymandering (and other wonky stuff) as intriguing as [add you favorite political topic here].

The party platforms of the Dems and GOP are largely ignored by most voters (hey, regurgitating history should be left to high schoolers). 

All the words are repeated over-and-over in the “UniParty”

Well, we’re taking a different approach for our dream third political party.  Focus on incentivizing

… like doubling down on diabetes therapies and prevention — a complication that can be largely managed and/or prevented.  Yet, it’s one of the biggest killers around as it has become a full-blown $400+ BILLION annual catastrophe.  We’re dealing with a major pandemic every year!

John and Bill also list out other strategic initiatives

The trick is to make these issues more sexy to voters… and create built-in incentive so politicians actually get the job done:  reduce government bureaucracy, reform ridiculous campaign finance laws, end gerrymandering through objective “geographical” boundaries, and create legislative districts by the number of voters, NOT the

Stay tuned… it’s a wild ride.

Political name-calling has gotten so ridiculous that now

Most normal people are now exhausted by the antics. They turn the channel when it comes to political discourse. But that leaves a huge void in terms of actual, constructive debates to help move the country forward.

A key value for a respectable third political party is to avoid name calling. Criticism based on facts is absolutely 100 percent fair… it is politics after all!

But unsubstantiated references to demons — real and imagined — and childish trash talk are quite embarrassing for a country based on the premise of “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.”

All the more reason for focusing on local politics… where

We recorded this episode between the political firestorms of the attempted assassination of former President Trump and current President Biden ending his campaign. Yet,

Here’s the deal.  If you live in any state besides  Pennsylvania, Michigan, Wisconsin, North Carolina,

You see, the two major candidates have realistically won

So, if you’re tired of the two-party system... vote or write in a third-party candidate (regardless if you’re a Democrat or Republican) in 2024 to send the message that you’re done on the limited presidential choices.  The only way to break the logjam is to end the duopoly of the GOP and Dems by threatening their hold on future elections.

 You’re fooling yourself if you think your vote for Trump will

The real power you hold is in NOT voting for EITHER candidate.  You’ll help launch a grassroots campaign to

Hang on… this is a wild-and-wooly episode as Bill and John catchup on all the chaos after being off for a few weeks!

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Season 2 | Episode 6

The groundswell of support for more political options beyond Dems and GOP has never been stronger. So, why do third parties and their candidates struggle to gain traction? 

Well, it’s complicated as John and Bill discuss.  Quick look at history shows the policies of

There is hope that younger voters will figure their way out of this paradox?  The younger set certainly is frustrated with both major parties, and potentially hold the power to make much needed changes in our two-party system. But will they? Or will social media and AI continue to derail the process of moving the country away from the “UniParty.”

The guys also yak about why local transportation is another key topic that could propel third party candidates.  How good intentions behind policies turn bad. And the silliness of predicting the impact of AI when nobody really has control of it.  

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Countries like Brazil, Austria and Nigeria require every citizen to enter non-military “public service” programs.

The idea is to provide relatively low-cost support for vexing social problems like homelessness… and also build pride in the country and respect for other cultures.

Could mandatory service be an answer to find needed human resources to help with everything from homeless programs to cleaning up rivers? The idea could be yet another third political party innovation that separates it from the no-new-ideas UniParty of the GOP and Dems.

The U.S. has a long history of building civic pride in similar programs. Most military vets reflect with pride what their service meant to them. Many roads, public buildings, national parks and hospitals we still enjoy today were created through the WPA and CCC programs focused on helping the unemployed coming out of the Great Depression. The volunteer Peace Corp and AmeriCorp programs provide huge benefits at fraction of the cost.So why not make a one-year public service mandatory to create low-cost solutions to solve some of our most pressing issues like chronic homelessness?

Check out the latest Coalition Purple episode. John and Bill tackle the idea!

Use existing space to relieve unaffordable housing:

https://news.sky.com/story/which-countries-have-national-service-and-how-does-it-work-elsewhere-13143261https://foreignpolicy.com/2021/10/31/us-democracy-mandatory-public-service-program-political-divides/

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