The problems of this country are not because of Republicans or Democrats, but both of them. They should all be voted out of office and be replaced by independent candidates.
The battle cry of the incumbents is that their opponents do not have the experience to do the job. Maybe they shouldn't. Those in office know all too well how to milk the fat cat system of government. We need leaders that don't know how to foster pork barrel politics and maintain the status quo.
The founding fathers of this country knew full well the threat of political parties, but found no just way to negate them. It is up to the electorate to curb their power by voting on issues and not party affiliations. It is also the responsibility of the electorate to monitor the actions of elected officials to ensure they adequately perform their duties of office.
We as Americans are all too ready to point fingers and place blame. It is the fault of the American people for the condition of our country. We continually elected those in office that have let us down.
Those that do not vote have no right to complain about conditions of government. Voting is not a right, but a civic duty. If one does not engage in the process, they have no right to complain about the results of their inaction.