NW: We Need A Commonweath Party

What we need is a Party that focuses on municipal and county offices, and no higher. Let the Democrats and Republicans gridlock themselves at the state and federal level; what we need is action at the local level, such as the promotion local food production, or the creation of local energy trusts. We need a Party that focuses on the wealth of local communities – by that I mean local history, culture, economic opportunity, and can-do spirit. Let’s call it the Commonwealth Party and let’s say its mission is to build economic and ecological resilience to meet the steep and diversifying challenges of the 21st century/ Courtney White , New West. More here .

Question: I think this is a swell idea. I’m sick to death of partisan R’s and D’s screwing up politics on the federal level and in some instances adding their stink of gridlock to local politics. I’d relish seeing a party emerge to seek the common good on the local level. How about you?