Richard's Common Sense

New York Times

Jon Stewart and His Rally May Shun Politics, but Attendees Are Embracing It

By BILL CARTER and BRIAN STELTER

Published: October 28, 2010

“To the extent that people are showing up because of their enthusiasm for the message behind the rally — that is, discontent with extremist rhetoric and divisive politics — that is a political statement, and that makes their participation political,” said Lauren Feldman, an assistant professor of communication at American University, who specializes in examining the nexus of entertainment and politics.

Common sense observes simply amen.  Ms Feldman is right, though it doesn't take a professor to understand it.  Common sense has long argued that the vast majority of politically centrist Americans are fed up with the right and the left, with both Republicans and Democrats.  One wonders how it is that neither of our political parties can break loose from their extremes and act in the best interest of Americans?  Perhaps it's time, long since past time, for a common sense centrist party since neither Republicans or Democrats seem to be able to find common sense candidates.