One of the greatest traits of our democratic society is the fact that we get to choose our leaders. With the exception of a few appointed positions, all of our local, state, and federal officials are elected by “We the People”. Or are they? Let’s focus on the highest office, the position that wields the most power in the world, that of US President. Do you really think “We the People” elect that person? I don’t! Early in our election process several interested parties declare their candidacy for the office. They campaign is several states, vying for primary votes, caucus votes, whatever votes they can garner. They participate in ‘debates’, some even televised that are little more than a dog and pony show, totally without substance. In the end, it seems it is the power brokers of whichever party that selects their candidate. Sure, in states that have primaries, it could be argued that “We the People” select the party nominee. In fact, as in Michigan, a citizen who votes has to declare which party’s primary to participate in. If, in
