All political parties die at last of swallowing their own lies.
The Meaning of Third Parties in America Since the Nation was formed as a Republic, underlying principles of Democracy have been hailed as the bedrock expression of authority. With the creation of political parties, the organization of public power was instituted. Parties became the repository for election seekers to gain office. They also developed into organizations where patronage was gained, policies could be influenced and access to political favors could be secured. The duopoly rivalry that emerged over the centuries, grew from the reality of being 'in or out' of power, more than deep seeded ideological principles.