I really do appreciate the two party system, democracy. Think we have a good version of democracy as well. Division of powers, 3/4 approval for many actions all seem to keep a mob rule democracy in check.

I'm all for a three and four party system as well, but I won't be joining the Tea Party.

I think the governor is doing a good job so far. These are really slim pickens times and we are not in as dire straights as a lot of states.

Kentucky is a no strike state for Commonwealth employees. We have the merit system in place that has been a substitute for union representation. Works similar to a union with board members elected by employees but also has appointees by the governor on the board that gives the merit system balance. Maybe some unions could learn from the merit system?