How about a fourth party?

The case for a third party on the Republican side is well-documented, but consider the possibility of a fourth party on the Democratic side.

The groundswell of support for Bernie Sanders with a truly socialist agenda indicates great dissatisfaction among segments of the Democratic constituency with the Democratic establishment. People are starting to realize that it’s the party apparatchiks who control everything in the party, not its adherents. The policies and nominees are decided upon in smoke-filled backrooms by the party elite, and the people are simply told who to vote for and are expected to follow their masters’ bidding.

For years the mere promise of redress for their problems has been sufficient to keep the masses in line. Then when the promises aren’t met there is always a bogeyman to blame for it, not the party.

Barring the indictment of Hillary Clinton over email issues, Sen. Sanders doesn’t stand a chance of being the Democratic nominee. Even should that happen, the elders of the party will “arrange” for a more suitable nominee - Joe Biden, perhaps. They will not give up their hold on power easily to the masses.

Jerry Paulin

Spokane