Came across Eliot Cutler, a fellow who is running as an independent for the governorship of the US state of Maine. He seems to have practical ideas, and moreover is not hitting the platitudes of the usual aspiring politician. But - you look at some comments on his website, and its not ideas that are being addressed, its judgement on his "Maine credentials" and how much of an outsider or insider he is; all expressed with snideness, disparagement and anger.
Now Maine has an enviable history of independent governors. It also has an enviable history of being practical and letting people govern their own lives. It even has congressional representation that sometimes crosses party lines. There's a lot of solid foundation there, so how is it these folks feel empowered to launch emotional outbursts that destabilise intelligent conversation? Mr. Cutler is putting his money where his mouth is, and if he is rejecting standard party politics as the best course of action, its worth engaging with him to find out more.
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