Here's the latest Rasmussen poll illustrating the gathering storm against all that is partisan. Where some see threat, others see opportunity. Some lament that the current state of partisan bickering reflects the failure of our political system. I see it as an opportunity to bring the silent majority back into play, to once again give voice to the political center (where many in the silent majority stand). The non-ideological political center, filled with right-leaning democrats, left-leaning republicans, and a slew of self-identified independents. This center is where compromise takes place, where pragmatism rules the day. Clearly, though, this center has been increasingly marginalized as a result of hyper-partisan politics over the past two decades.
I hope to accomplish several things over the next several months/years. First, I would like this blog to serve as a forum for identifying and discussing centrist solutions to contemporary social and political problems. Consider it a series of problem-solving exercises, drawing from reasoned assessments of premises and conclusions. Second, I would like this forum to serve as an informational and inspirational vehicle, a call to action for those (like myself) who have been sitting on the sidelines complaining about the demise of good government in the face of partisan pressures. Perhaps there really IS opportunity...indeed, the non-partisan percentage in the Rasmussen poll is roughly equal to the percentage that identify with either major party!
Certainly we can't assume that all independents are centrist. Some are so extreme that they can't find a home in either party. That being said, I suspect that some Democrats are disenchanted with their far-left comrades, while some Republicans are similarly disillusioned by the tea party movement. I believe the center can win support among partisans in the current climate. I look forward to making this and similar arguments moving forward.
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