Having been a former registered Republican, the decision to switch to becoming an Independent was the best political decision I ever made. Frankly, there are very few politicians in either of the major parties that even possess a drop of decency and gusto running through their veins. Its funny, unlike most black American voters, I don't think all Republicans are a bunch of Bible-thumping, gay bashing Klansmen and I also don't think Obama walks on water. So there, call me any name you want to.
I don't think the political labels today make much sense with regards to the discourse of fundamental issues as they're two sides of the same evil coin. Just my opinion.