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I don't believe we need the government's help as much as some think we do. That belief sets me apart from the Democrats, since their way of dealing with everything is to tax and spend. I also believe that government has no business telling us how we should live our lives. I think our lifestyle choices should be left up to us. What we do in our private lives is none of the government's business. That position rules out the Republican Party for me. As the cliche says, 'I don't want Democrats in the boardroom and I don't want Republicans in the bedroom.'

Jesse Ventura#16

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About this quote

What does it mean?
Ventura rejects both major parties, favoring minimal government intervention in economy and personal life.
In plain terms
He dislikes Democratic spending and Republican control of private lives.
What can you take from it?
True independence means rejecting party loyalty when principles differ.

Where it applies

  • voting
  • policy debates
  • campaigns

Putting it to work

  • third party support
  • voter education
  • policy advocacy

Questions to consider

  • How does one vote without a party?
  • Is compromise possible?

Another view

Third parties often lack the power to enact change.

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