1) There may be some utility to a one word name.
Two word parties have historically not fared particularly well. But
Federalists, Whigs, Democrats, Republicans--all winners and all with one
name.
2) .....is less cumbersome and more easily
identifiable.
3) The name must have a very positive intent and
be a viable representation of what the purpose is. It is all about
marketing. People shy away from the unknown. They avoid situations that
may make them look bad. But the thing all voting members in the United
States of America have in common, is they are Americans, and they are
American Citizens, so either name encompass the nation immediately.
4) More than one word is acceptable, but is
difficult for seniors to learn, adjust to, and use. Youth search for
brief, short, terminology. Elderly must have easy to remember
terminology. Probably does not matter at all to Mr. and Mrs. In
Between.
5) It supports the guidelines given.
6) Americans:
Immediately identifies who we are and implies an open invitation for new
members of all walks of life to associate with. No one out there claims
of left or right wing activity.
The following guidelines were
used:
1) The name selected will have a major impact on the message we
want to convey to the American Public, and whether we will relate
sufficiently to begin the process of wining their Hearts and Minds and
thus the election.
2) The name has to be simple in language and relevant to all
Americans.
3) We want the American People to identify quickly, identify
with, and relate to easily, with the name and the meaning
or significance it is conveying to them.
4) We will have to answer or justify to many of our interested
and prospective members why we chose whatever name we ultimately choose.
5) (As Chairman, I do not vote unless to break a tie; I did not
need to vote on this issue.) The outcome will be shared with all
Members-at-Large, which at present is everyone on our mailing list.
Now we would like to hear from all our
Members-at-Large.
Please reply with your vote to accept or reject
this name for our new party. You can do so very simply by sending an
e-mail to me at ljmix@juno.com ,
then copy and paste one of the following phrases. Please include your
name so we can validate your membership.
American Party Name - Accept
American Party Name - Reject