I wouldn't say there's no difference between them, Don, and overall I prefer the Democrats somewhat. However...what I do say is that the big machines which run the Democratic and Republican parties AS parties are both utterly corrupt, and they both serve the same essential interests: big business, the "defence" industry, and the big banks.

There will always be a few honest politicians with real ideals elected in the mix, such as those you mentioned...but the big machine that controls the parties' financially has only two concerns: staying in power and enlarging its power.

And therein lies the problem. I could not in good conscience vote for either of those 2 parties. I could, however, vote in good conscience for an individual local representative or senator from either of those parties, I suppose, if I were really convinced they were worth voting for.