That is interesting what you say, Teribus. I've never belonged to any political party either. Never had the slightest desire to. I usually do vote, but I do it with tongue firmly planted in cheek all the while. ;-) I don't really believe in political parties...meaning, I think they were a bad idea from the getgo. They too easily lend themselves to corruption and control by special interest groups and wealthy backers. I'd rather see a democratic system with no political parties whatsoever, just independent candidates, and finance all their campaigns equally from a public fund. Vote for the one whose ideas and qualifications seem best, and do away with the damn parties altogether. I think it would be a far better way of forming a responsible and truly representative government.

I don't follow you when you say you are entirely uninterested in politics. If so, why do you post so much on political threads?

Maybe I am misunderstanding your definition of the word "politics"?