Michael Bloomberg Decries Partisanship, Calls for Centrist Government

What we have witnessed over recent years is the hijacking of political agendas by some greedy individuals obsessed with personal ambition. Extreme rhetoric is entertaining. It captures attention. However, it does NOT represent the views or opinions of the majority of Americans. It's like watching a train wreck or viral videos on the internet. They're amusing. If America is to get back on track to greatness, it will be a road paved with reason and sanity, not greed and self-promotion under the guise of righteousness. I hope intelligence and sanity eventually prevail.

With NYC's massive deficit and poor employment numbers, Bloomberg needs to walk the talk he spews and get New York City's house in order before he chastizes the state and federal levels. Everyone with a brain knows that Bloomberg is pushing for a third party because the other two will have nothing to do with him and his self delusions of grandeure will not let him be content with ruining NYC only.

I agree with him, but Bloomberg's words are hollow since there is no way to force a centrist government except elections, and clearly America is deeply divided and our Congress will continue to reflect that. Independents can only do right by America when they start electing proven Independents and stop running back and forth between parties liie headless chickens.

Too bad, have to wait until January sir Boomberg.

What Bloomberg is proposing is not new. Fareed Zakaria's articles and shows have proposed pathways for months now, and many experts have identified what steps need to be taken to move this country into a competitive position in the 21st century. It is one thing to stand on the sidelines and carp, but the big black hole of Washington is so corrupt that most of the elected members would also have to be replaced to make a difference. To create a unified movement that large would be very unlikely. Those in power do not want to relinquish it. There is one option that would create serious reform; and that is term limits for all offices. Third party candidates have historically distorted the balance of power to the detriment of the electorate.

I hope we do have a strong Third Party option in 2012. Perhaps a younger Ross Perot- type who hasn't lived off the taxpayer dime for their entire career.