The Real "Two Party System" In American Politics...

Many people argue, and rightfully so, that America has a "Two Party System". And this is absolutely correct. America is a two party system, just not the two party system that people think.

"A two-party system is a form of party system where two major political parties dominate voting in nearly all elections, at every level. As a result, all, or nearly all, elected offices end up being held by candidates endorsed by one of the two major parties"
(http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Two-party_system)

"A system in which only two political parties have a real chance of acquiring control of the government."
(http://highered.mcgraw-hill.com/sites/0072481218/student_view0/chapter8/glossary.html)

"Two-party system: as the title indicates, this is a state in which just two parties dominate. Other parties might exist but they have no political importance. America has the most obvious two-party political system with the Republicans and Democrats dominating the political scene. For the system to work, one of the parties must obtain a sufficient working majority after an election and it must be in a position to be able to govern without the support from the other party. A rotation of power is expected in this system..."
(http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/party_systems.htm)

There is no arguing that America is truly a "Two Party System". What I plan to argue though is that while being a two party system, the two parties are not the Republican and Democratic parties. Although the dominating political parties are the Democratic and Republican parties, these two parties do not, in my opinion, make up the entire two party system.

It is my belief and position that the true two party system in America is We the People, the actual and legal American Citizens, and politicians. These are the true two parties in this country. There are two main or major political parties, the problem is that both of the parties comprise one side of the two party system. And this style of a two party system in America is failing the American citizens.

"In America, the two party system has failed the people; the politicians feign fighting in front of cameras, while they sleep together at night. Bush Sr., Clinton, Bush Jr., and now Obama have expressly followed elitist world power orders."
(http://www.infowars.com/the-two-party-system-has-failed-america/)

This quote really sums it all up for me. This shows that both parties are really kind of doing the same thing in Washington DC. Washington DC politicians are the other party regardless of their political affiliations.

Now please understand that I am painting with a very broad brush here, and I am not saying all politicians fall under this broad generalization. For instance, my congressman is Jason Chaffetz, and I really think he is different. I have contacted his office and had real people call me back. And they listened and provided feedback. They listened to me, explained things, took notes, and just made me feel like my voice was heard. There wasn't any general response letter, which I have received many of, no general e-mail, but a real person called me back.

We do have a two party system in America, It is the American citizens on one side, and politicians on the other. And until we get educated, and start being active and taking part, the smaller side, the politician side, will continue to dominate the two party system. It is a shame that the majority party, the citizens, sit back a feel useless and powerless against the smaller party who we can fire!