Independents are simply just those voters that are too embarrassed to choose a side or those that don't want anyone to know which side they chose. I know someone that is registered Independent but has always voted Republican. He argues against both side's policies.

In my opinion, Independents prefer to let everyone else do the work and make decisions, and then that way they can criticize and sling mud without getting any on themselves. The Independent that I spoke of can't even vote in the primaries, so all he does is limit his participation in the election process. No matter what party you belong to, when you enter the general election voting booth, you can choose to vote as you wish, for any party. So, saying that being an Independent is more open minded or more flexible is just fooling yourself.

As far as the haves and have nots are concerned, the haves, have the liberty and financial security to choose any ideology they wish. The have nots are easily bought by the highest bidder, with no regard to morals or ethics. They can't afford the freedom of choice when voting. It takes a strong fortitude to choose to vote for your country versus selling your soul to the devil for a few scraps off the gov's table.