I am currently reading "We the Purple" by Marcia Ford.
Inspired by her book, I wrote this -
Party of One
I belong to me.
And to me, the Republic.
I am no fraction.
I think for myself.
I choose according to me.
I am a headache.
I am in motion.
Citizens of the nation.
I am one million.
Hear my vote
I will roar.
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In the Comedy Central tradition of Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert and other serious Americans, let me follow this up with something funny-serious:
The color of politics in America -
Blue is for Democrat.
Red is for Republican.
Purple is for Independent.
The official party mascots -
Donkey is for Democrat.
Elephant is for Republican.
What is for Independent?
I've always known cats to be akin to vigilance and independence. I have to say, a cat just might be a fitting mascot for the purple heart of America...
But seriously, things have to get fixed. Because dammit, America, I know you're better than this.
I know you're better than this.