As an Independent, I support no party, but can identify with the ones that hold similar values to my own. I tend to focus more on individuals than parties. I think both major parties as a whole really suck, but there are individuals within those parties that I feel do a pretty decent job.
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Because the media wants to quell any flames of Liberty that people like Ron Paul may inspire. They would rather not report the truth to further their corporate agenda. And yes, the media is corporate controlled.