There is no middle ground in United States politics because there is no viable third party. America's black-and-white thinking is reflected in our political system. "You are either with us, or you are against us."

The void created by having a two-party system has hurt both the Democrats and the Republicans -- not to mention the general population. Joe Lieberman is a good example of a politician who could use a viable third part; I'm a private citizen who could use a viable third party.

I think we call could.

Bush stayed in power with a combination of support from hard-line Republicans and individuals who might not agree with Bush's stance on everything, but voted for him because of the perceived continued threat of terrorism. A viable third party would have helped.

Ross Perot was a one-man third party, until he stuck his gilded foot in his mouth at the NAACP.