Democracy dies when the people do not decide!?

As often happens in political circles the most important people are barely given
a second thought. We see this time and again when legislation and regulations
impact citizens and business far more than the benefits projected.

Only in the electoral arena are we assured the people come first as their votes
determine who will represent them.

This brings us to the 2016 presidential election campaign with both parties being
exposed for failing to let the votes of the electorate determine their nominees.

The "fix" on the Democrats side was locked in before the campaigns began, assuring
 the party favorite Hillary Clinton would win.

Not so obvious with the Republican Party which uses the democratic process to select
its nominee.

Now down to three out of almost twenty challengers, the overwhelming choice of the
electorate is Donald Trump with Ted Cruz a close second, showing how the process
has been successfully working.

But, "success' must fit hand in glove with desires of party leadership or it is viewed
as illegitimate, necessitating efforts to cripple campaigns of both men, neither
suitable, and replace them with candidate who is a better fit.

If you follow the political chatter you'll hear endless conversations about the party, possible nominees, donors, issues; but nothing about the electorate who cast their
votes expecting their decision determines the party's nominee.

What can be done so corrupting the electoral process does not occur? Too often the
answer has been not much, leading the electorate to stay home and let the opposition
party win.

First its not "their" party, its the members party! So staying home gives the leadership
your vote.

Party members must remain engaged if they want their voices heard. Contacting party
leaders, elected officials, even contacting the media brings attention to your cause.

If the political class ignore the will of the electorate, the electorate must take
matters in their own hands. They should never take for granted the chosen leadership
will administer on principles.

Being involved is essential at all times, not only in election years to protect the party from becoming a dictatorial organization.

If you're dissatisfied with party leadership but rarely engage them you have contributed
to the indifference leadership has for its members.

Make the difference!



Party members cannot be quiet, they must engage and fight for the people
THEY want.







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