No, I don't mean another flavor of the Independent Party.
There comes a time when it becomes necessary to face facts, however unpleasant they may be; a time in which men and women of principle find themselves with little choice but to step forward, take the bull by the horns, and confirm by public announcement that which has become all too apparent: this political process smells like a porta-potty on a hot day in Juarez.
The time has come for a third Party in this country; one which most Democrats and a substantial number of Republicans can agree to support because doing so will not conflict with their core values. Toward that end, I propose the formation of the OPM Party.
The core value of the OPM Party, revolving as it would around the concept of spending Other People's Money, is precisely attuned to the central value of most Democrats and many Republicans; joining the Party would render unnecessary the ongoing charade of "reaching across the aisle", as for most, the fabled aisle would simply not exist. As well, the mainstream media would find its task of selecting an appropriate person to elect to higher office immeasurably eased, as they would no longer be saddled with the burden of attempting to portray themselves as impartial agents in the process of vetting; essentially, anybody in the OPM Party will pass muster.
Granted, the formation of the OPM Party is bound to leave a few discomfited Republicans - and even the occasional Democrat - on the sidelines, but it's a small price to pay, because despite Obama's failed pledge to serve as a uniter, the OPM can actually follow through. There is no more unifying force than money - especially when yours is omitted from the equation.
