What's an "independent" besides someone who can't vote in most primaries? Is there an Independent Party? And if there is, what is its political significance in American politics? What's the significance of being "registered Independent"? What is the independent independent of? What role do independent politicians play on the American political stage? Has any independent politician ever made a significant contribution the U.S. political system? 
Speaking of irrelevant labels mine is that I'm a situationist stuck in the Tajikistan of the first world. Fortunately I speak more than one language, have a air miles credit card and so can laugh at the stupidity of Americans in electing Trump with the rest of the civilized world while sipping an appellation Bordeaux Supérieur controlée Lol, Americans sure know how to sh*t in their own bed. Tomorrow's repeal vote should be funny. Not as funny as Republicans taking out their guns and killing each other but still pretty entertaining.