"The non aligned types..... are just irritants to the main...

"The non aligned types..... are just irritants to the main groups.". ...... in the present Aus context, yes that's the case atm... but next election(s) will hopefully show an increase in independent MP as the BS being tossed about by the Parties are turning people off them in droves.

not much wriggle room for independents in the US system... but Aussies are making room for independents by rejecting the liars and foolish policies of the major parties.