Speaking of independent politics, we must address the popularity of the idea as well as our goals with this site.
The idea of independence has gained such popularity again in this age of identity success that the idea has been capitalized and endorsed as a new political party. While this is a good thing (at least, it adds to our options and buffers the influence of the two major parties of division), we need to be able to separate the idea from any political party.
We want to be clear, that when we speak of independent politics on this site, we don't necessarily or usually mean to indicate that we're speaking of the American Independent Party or its characteristics. Although we will, from time to time, host posts relating to any political party. When we do, we will use the appropriate capitalization of the designated term, as well as other indications.
Generally, the term independent as it's used on this site will not be capitalized. An independent or nonpartisan politician (or constituent, voter) is an individual not affiliated with any political party.
There are many reasons why someone may stand for office as an independent, or care to remain independently free to vote per election. Independents may support policies which are different from those of the major political parties. Independents may simply wish to dissociate from parties that have veered off course. The list goes on.
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