Apathy defined: A state of indifference. Manifests as learned helplessness.

We have undergone a lengthy, contracted debate about what is wrong, or right, with America. The consensus among many is, our government is broken. Over the past 30 years, our political leaders have squandered the wealth of this country. Pick an issue — Medicare, trade, immigration, economy, education, government — and you come up with bad numbers. Political apathy looms large among the population. Few expect reform to come through continued support for our current political system. Einstein observed that to repeat a failed experiment and expect different results is stupid.

Revolution defined: To throw off. Modify an existing condition. An English word used frequently by Thomas — you know . . . the farmer fellow who used to live down around Charlottesville. Government reform is necessary. A third political party is the most expeditious route to reform, but, after a few years, the result would be three dysfunctional parties not two.

Accountability defined: Enforcement. A third party, founded in some simple rules, could be long lived and serve as a shining beacon that other political parties might want to emulate. We can’t legislate integrity or morality, but when problems arise We The People, party members in this case, could easily disassociate from an elected, or appointed official and terminate party support for him/her.

If you are interested in pursuing how a third-party solution to political reform is possible, I recommend you prepare yourself by reading any five pages of Lou Dobb’s "War On The Middle Class," and page 241 of David Cay Johnson’s "Free Lunch." Then click on www.demreps.com for more specific information.