If you need further proof that politicians can’t save us from the mess we’re in, this is it

There is stark divide in the country between Republicans and Democrats and the fissures are widening within the parties, as each are left with the less-than-desirable candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton/Bernie Sanders. This has left many wishing for more viable choices.

We are in a position in the country to finally see the emergence of a legitimate third-party candidate that could actually deal some real damage to the pervasiveness of our two-party system. But so far, the Libertarian Party has yet to get a place at the table.

The limited-government movement is growing and that’s a good thing. But the sights and sounds at the Libertarian Party’s convention held in Orlando over the weekend possibly blew whatever chance they had to make a good first impression on mainline voters.

If you want to be seriously considered, I would suggest not showing up like this:

so this guy just started stripping while giving his nominating speech at the Libertarian convention #LNC16 pic.twitter.com/NKcN1qdgm8

— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) May 29, 2016

Or this:

Good morning from the Libertarian convention in Orlando! “Starchild” from CA urges voters to “demand transparency” pic.twitter.com/mKiVlK5MjT

— Ines de La Cuetara (@InesdLC) May 27, 2016

And probably not like this, either:

Presidential candidate Vermin Supreme making an appearance during day two of the Libertarian convention in Orlando. pic.twitter.com/RJDEStg0c4

— Ryan Struyk (@ryanstruyk) May 28, 2016

Iowahawk had a great reaction to this madness on Twitter:

Oh boy! Libertarians finally have a real chance to show America we’re not a bunch of drugged lunatics and… nvrmnd pic.twitter.com/IyfJPkeQwj

— David Burge (@iowahawkblog) May 31, 2016

Thankfully, though,  not everyone came looking like the crazy uncle who showed up drunk to the backyard barbecue. Gary Johnson, former New Mexico governor and now Libertarian presidential nominee, is hoping his candidacy can help get his party closer to becoming a major contender in future elections. The only problem is, his liberty-focused platform isn’t going to drown out the noise his more wild party members made in making their demands at the debate.

Some were still complaining about America’s involvement in World Wars I and II, while others were booing the idea made by Johnson that blind people should be denied drivers’ licenses by the government. Many in the audience also booed when someone suggested a law that would prevent drug dealers from selling heroin to kindergartners.  Plus, Johnson’s admission that he’s smoking weed on the campaign trail probably won’t help him in most states.

But being frustrated with choices in candidates is no reason to back a third-party candidate. There must be real substance behind any candidate.

The bottom line in all of this is, if anyone believes that a politician — any politician from any party — can save us, they are gravely mistaken. We aren’t electing leaders, we’re electing servants. We need to view them as such.