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SPOILER SPORT br> Re: W. James Antle III's Third Wheels : /p>

In "Third Wheels," W. James Antle III writes an incomplete and puzzling "analysis" of current American Third Parties in a bald attempt to discredit these options as not consonant with "political reality." The fact is, there are over thirty American Third Parties today each one of which is a legitimate outlet for those who choose to exercise their constitutionally guaranteed right of free association. Until such time as the representatives of the two-party cartel succeed in eliminating this right altogether. Sadly, I may live to see that day.

p>Mr. Antle presents a sneering piece that attempts to lambaste that large number of disaffected and recalcitrant ex-Republicans who won't vote for his man. Instead, he should consider that the development of the "two party system" is an historical anomaly, not a governmental structure ensconced in the U.S. Constitution. I chalk his diatribe up to the confusion all "conservative" Republicans must feel today when confronted with the "political reality" of rationalizing their likely votes for McCain, knowing full well that the guy doesn't represent their views in any meaningful way. Throughout my political experience, for over thirty years, I have been hectored by Republicans to vote for their slate of candidates as the "lesser of two evils." Yet, having done so, I find we are closer to the creation of an outright socialist state than ever before. I will not participate in this charade any longer. As for me, I will vote for that candidate that most closely reflects my views. And McCain ain't it. br> -- Harry Hill /p>

W. James Antle mentions Pat Buchanan, and in the process seems to implicate Ross Perot, of all people, in a conspiracy to keep Buchanan off the Reform Party ticket in 2000.

Mr. Antle might (or might not) be surprised at the following from Mr. Buchanan's latest column:

"Hillary won Ohio denouncing the NAFTA deal Bill Clinton cut. The lady gets it. McCain remains a loyal NAFTA man. Good luck in Ohio and Michigan."

Obviously this is an overt endorsement of Hillary. Given Mr. Antle's previous warm friendship with Mr. Buchanan, I wonder if Mr. Antle will follow suit. I can just see it: "The Conservative Case for Hillary Rodham Clinton," by W. James Antle III Esquire. Heck, Ann Coulter did it!

p>Thank God I'm no longer a conservative!

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