The need for a third party is increasing and the benefits to national decision-making might be profound for the long-term health of the nation. Considering partisan deadlock on a significant percentage of important national decisions, the Hypothetical Feather Party may help tip votes in the long-term interest of the nation and the next generation based on long deeply rooted national values supported by evidence-based decision-making.
(*The Hypothetical Feather Party (HFP) is non-existent and used for learning purposes to explore the idea of a stronger third party based on a loose collection of independent thinkers and politicians. You may learn more about the Hypothetical Feather Party HERE. HFP doesn't exist so please don't attack it. 😕)
However, while HFP doesn't exist it will discuss perspectives on different issues as they arise. It seeks to use a forest-for-tree approach that helps guide longer-term outcomes that benefit the nation and its rooted values. It can do that through supporting broad-based capitalism and a universal democracy. (It is for discussion on such important topics such as the budget.)
The Presidential Elections 2024
Two articles sort of highlight some problems we may face as a nation. Because this is a hypothetical discussion the idea is to be neutral on both parties' perspectives because the perceptional anchor is different. That does not necessarily extend to being neutral on ideas. Thus, the two articles below are not meant to be political but a broader understanding of decision-making and hype politics that limit that decision-making ability.
The art of politics is about influence. The questions of motivations and ultimate outcomes are often amebic but likely rooted deeply in human instincts of self-preservation which not only influences partisan filters on how they process information but also their susceptibility to misleading information. Depolarizing American voters: Democrats and Republicans are equally susceptible to false attitude feedback
While unscientific, but still fairly accurate, we do know that we need critical thinking to get through these thorny issues when there are choices that must be made under imperfect conditions with imperfect information and under time constraints. The success and failure of any organization is based on decision-making ability and that will require critical thinking by both parties. What is Critical Thinking?
What would it take to influence and tip votes to protect the essentials of democracy and the nation's health through decision-making? That will require more research but one might start with a thumb in wind 10-15% of the political class and a broader 30%+ of society. Thus, strategically it would make sense for the HFP to focus on the values of the next generation as their voting demographic is likely to grow and are at this point in history the inheritors of the current political choices.
Attracting youth happens through resonating with their own self-interest and youthful cognitive capacity/flexibility to understand that evidence-based strategic thinking designed around the values and needs of the next generation will create the greatest mid and long-tail positive outcomes. It provides youth with a party they can support that in turn worries more about their needs and the nation's needs beyond any other consideration or varying goals; parties included (HFP encourages people to join those parties they feel truly resonate with their beliefs after careful insight and self-reflection to encourage political fluidity.).
*Hypothetic Feather Party does not exist and is used for learning and discussion purposes. Feel free to click off and enjoy your day.
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