It's a tough question. The only answer I've been able to come up with is what I used to use as my "signature" on TOTV...."Never vote for an incumbent".

I'm increasingly convinced that's the only strategy that has a chance. Throw them all out of office and start over. Then keep throwing them out with each election until it's clear that those elected "get the message" and begin to legislate and govern in the best interests of the whole country.

Do I think a lot of people will agree with me? No, not really. There will be lots of people who will say they agree. But when they enter the voting booth, they'll vote a straight party ticket, in essence saying that they believe the crap the politicians have been spouting to justify their election or re-election.

The result will be similar to most previous elections. Something like 90% of the incumbents will be re-elected. They'll sigh in relief, make an impassioned acceptance speech...and to go back to the same politically-driven conduct that got us to where we are now.

So I will recommend to all who will listen. Forget political parties or the drivel that the candidates spout in their stump speeches. Do a fast forward past all the ads. Whatever you do, don't ever tune in to the "political entertainers". And on election day, make sure you know who the incumbents are. Then vote for anyone else!

I'm only one voter. But that's what I'm going to do.