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I agree guys that there is definitely the need/desire for a new party, especially probably center-right. Not so sure on the left side, depends on how Obama's presidency is judged by 2012, although I'd be the first in line for a more progressive party if it emerged to counter the Dems. And the technology is there for a "new kind of politics".
I'm just saying, don't assume the old system would go away without a fight. Old power bases are far quicker to co-opt new movements and technology than you think. the Ron Paul/Obama campaigns might have been the actual zenith of the internets impact on transforming politics instead of a "new beginning" as you are hoping. The monied interests now see an opening and you better fucking believe it that come 2010/2012 that money will be thrown behind vast "internet initiatives". The window for some young hip party to use the tools of the net to it's advantage I would bet are already over. Hope I'm wrong, but I'm a cynical old fart that way. Prove me wrong. I want to be proved wrong.