by James Thompson

As I drove through my working-class neighborhood, I spotted a political sign standing by itself. I did not see any other political signs in my neighborhood.

The sign read “Vote for the greater good, not the lesser evil.” It was a slogan of the Jill Stein campaign for president. This simple slogan was very inspiring.

In the chaos of the current political circus, the flaws of the system are thrust in every working person’s face. It is still unclear whether working people in the USA will be able to rise to the occasion and reject the arrogance and buffoonery of the Democratic and Republican parties.

On the one hand, we have a male chauvinist, misogynistic, xenophobic, anti-immigrant, pro-war billionaire. On the other hand, we have a mendacious, warmongering, anti-labor woman. These two leading candidates are a disgrace to the United States and the rest of the world. They are vying for the position of the President of the United States.

Some people have pointed out the paucity of political signs and/or bumper stickers in this current electoral cycle. These people have surmised that people are not exhibiting signs because they are ashamed to publicly support either candidate from the major political parties.

Working people need to remember that they do not have to vote for the lesser evil. There are third-party candidates, to include Jill Stein for president. Dr. Stein is a pro people, antiwar candidate and she stands in stark contrast to the two War Party candidates of the bourgeoisie.

We must accept the fact that the bourgeoisie are about to impose one of two possible fascists into the office of the President of the United States.

Since the CPUSA has deteriorated into a pathetic lapdog of the imperialistic Democratic Party, working people must find other ways of opposing impending fascism.

Working people can oppose the race to fascism by voting for Green Party candidates. A vote for the Green Party is a vote against imperialistic wars, international genocide, anti-communism and oppression of working people. A vote for the Green Party is a vote for universal healthcare, universal access to education, and housing for all.

There is no reason for progressives in the USA to vote for imperialism. There is every reason to vote against imperialism and for the Green Party. The future of humanity depends on the working class in the USA.