I agree! However, have you seen some of the jokers that the minor parties run as candidates. If they could find people with more charisma and an ability to sell a platform, I think they could legitimately compete. Also, have you noticed that we are not a two party state? We are a one party state with a "republican" side and a "democratic" side. This party believes in a dictatorial executive, an intrusive legislature, a judiciary that licks the party's boots, and passing the buck to future generations. Does this not reflect democratic and republican deeds?