"Gould 0738" wrote in message
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Norman Thomas was an independent too, I guess.

No, Mr. Thomas was a socialist.
Another party with which I am not affiliated.

Ah, you merely said you were not a Republican or Democrat, and that was
evidence that you were an independent. Mr Thomas was my counterexample.
:-) Also I wondered if you would remember him. :-)

Here in Minnesota we have the Independence party. Jesse Ventura being
the most notable member.

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