None of the Above: Why Breaking Free from the Two-Party Trap Matters
Thinking Outside the Ballot Box
Every election cycle, the same story unfolds. Two candidates, two parties, two choices. The pressure mounts to pick one, even if neither represents your views. But what if the best option is none of the above?
This isn’t just about politics. It’s about mindset. Whether it’s elections, gun ownership, or personal decisions, people are conditioned to think in binaries—this or that, left or right, buy or pass. The reality? There’s always another path.
Brewster’s Millions: A Lesson in Rejecting Bad Choices
Ever seen Brewster’s Millions? Richard Pryor’s character ran for office on a simple slogan: Vote None of the Above. He didn’t want the job, but he wanted voters to reject bad choices. That idea sticks because it’s real. If you’re given two lousy options, why pick either?
This same idea applies today. People rush to vote out of fear rather than belief. They pick the least terrible option instead of demanding something better. But here’s the thing: settling only ensures nothing changes.
Gun Rights and Political Labels
This brings us to a core issue—gun rights. People assume one party supports the Second Amendment while the other doesn’t. But history tells a different story.
• Trump supported red flag laws and banned bump stocks.
• Biden has pushed for every gun control measure imaginable.
• Neither is a true pro-2A candidate.
So why settle? Why pick the “lesser of two evils” when neither serves your rights? The truth is, both parties use gun owners as pawns—one to rally votes, the other to push restrictions. Yet when in power, neither delivers real protection for the Second Amendment.
How “None of the Above” Applies to Everyday Life
This mindset isn’t just for politics. It applies to everything—buying a gun, choosing gear, even selecting where to buy ammo.
Picture this: you walk into a store looking for a specific firearm. The shelves only have overpriced, subpar options. Do you settle? No. You check online, compare prices, and find the best deal. That’s the None of the Above mindset.
Same goes for ammo. You don’t just grab whatever’s in stock. You look for smarter options, like Ammo Squared, where you don’t just buy ammo—you invest in it. Right now, they’re offering $20 of free ammo when you sign up at trb.fyi/a2.
Breaking Free from the System
The system thrives on keeping people locked into two choices. Whether it’s politics, buying decisions, or the Second Amendment fight, the illusion of choice is exactly that—an illusion. But you don’t fit in a box, and you don’t have to play by their rules.
That’s the whole point of None of the Above. It’s about breaking free from forced decisions and making choices that actually serve you.
Final Thought: Think for Yourself
Make your own calls. Do your own research. Don’t vote, buy, or believe something just because you’re told to. The moment you stop thinking in boxes, you start making the choices that truly work for you.
Because at the end of the day, the best decision might just be None of the Above.
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About the Author: Jason Schaller is a former FFL holder and founder of Eagle Eye Shooters Supply in Helena, MT, where he provided professional gunsmithing services and guided customers on all aspects of firearms ownership. Today, he teaches DIY gunsmithing at The Rogue Banshee and serves as a Chief Instructor at Freedom Crew University. With over a decade of hands-on professional experience with firearms and nearly 30 years in IT, Jason also holds top cybersecurity certifications including CISSP, CISA, and CRISC. When he’s not geeking out, he’s helping others build self-reliance, critical thinking, and firearms proficiency through real-world content.
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None of the Above: Why Breaking Free from the Two-Party Trap Matters
