I am up on current events, I LOVED politics when I was in school, LOVE politics now, but I don't really know where I fit in as far as deciding elephant or donkey(***, mule, WHATEVER take your pick these days...)! I read Time, and Newsweek(they each seem one sided in thier reporting), and still cannot figure where I belong. My father accused me of being a liberal while talking about politics not long ago, but I'm not quite sure of that either!!!
I don't like being left in the dark about what is going on in our nation, I cannot stand not knowing what is going on, and not being involved, but I have few people to discuss things with, it seems every time I talk politics with my father, he gets pissed at me!
HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-07-19 16:25:20 · 14 answers · asked by ktterdfurguson 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Thank You SO MUCH for the responses! I seem to be getting credit for being so YOUNG but I'm 38! Which makes me feel EVEN WORSE!!!
2006-07-19 17:25:49 · update #1
I find it best not to belong to either, because then I am free to make up my mind on the issue and not the politics behind it. You sound like a smart capable person, and I hope you never fit in to either group.
2006-07-19 16:33:31 · answer #1 · answered by theFo0t 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, the reason you have trouble choosing between GOP and Dems is that both sides have to play the middle in a democracy, and both sides end up voting and saying almost the same thing. Most people consider themselves to be moderates and might switch their vote if their party did something stupid enough. When I was in high school I thought I was a Republican, but now I'm pretty much a socialist--most of the time.
Live Journal (a blog site) lists 403 communities under politics. You might read the first page or so of the latest posts for each of them and find one where the conversation is stimulating enough and civil enough for you. You may consider getting your own LiveJournal account and joining one of those communities.
Start listening to NPR's Morning Edition, Fresh Air, and All Things Considered on the radio or internet. Then mix it up with some BBC World Service (though I dig BBC Radio Scotland for the accents and incomprehensible sports commentary).
I'm guessing college is in your future. Naturally, every policy wonk's dream is to go to Georgetown or GWU. Personally, I wouldn't send my daughter to college in DC, but there are lots of liberal arts colleges where you can study political science, economics, anthropology and all that good stuff. Then hit Georgetown or Manoa for grad school when you're a little older, a little wiser, and have more marketable skills to afford a place in DC or Honolulu.
Good luck and have fun!
2006-07-19 23:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Beckee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First of all, you have to stop talking politics with your father. It's not a new problem. People are often at opposite sides on the political spectrum, which is why there is a saying about not talking about politics or religion in a social setting. It only leads to arguments.
You've developed a healthy respect for wanting to know what's gonig on in the world. Congratulations. Many people your age just don't bother. And perhaps your father is to blame for giving you such a healthy inquisitiveness about world events. You don't have to agree with him - he sparked the interest in you, and that's a good thing.
It sounds like you're reading very wisely. You need to review the info you receive and go with your gut as to what seems true to you. You sound like an intelligent person. Just go with your instincts.
2006-07-19 23:35:29 · answer #3 · answered by PDY 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are undecided you might want to go independant for a while. You might hear libera,l conservative, democrat and rebublican, but it is rare for anyone to fit in 100% in any catagory. People will be liberal in one area and conservative in another.
You can look around and find political activist greoups that you enjoy. You can start going to rallies and political debates. When you feel you have enough information then decide what you stand for and which party represents that the most.
2006-07-19 23:35:57 · answer #4 · answered by JFra472449 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You fit in with the ever growing minority of people who think that it's important to be informed and to actually consider the issues instead of jumping to conclusions.
One of the biggest problems we have is that people think they have to label themselves and then that they must follow blindly with every opinion that supposedly fits that label. That's crazy and dangerous.
Keep on thinking, reading, listening and being involved. Young people like you are the only hope this nation has.
2006-07-19 23:31:51 · answer #5 · answered by Daphne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Listen to Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Glenn Beck, and Rusty Humphries. If you find yourself arguing with the radio more than agreeing, then you are a liberal. If this is the case, keep listening, it might do you some good. ;o)
2006-07-19 23:30:40 · answer #6 · answered by Thomas the Tank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe you're a libertarian? Sort of like a Democrat on social issues and a Republican on fiscal issues.
2006-07-19 23:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by monkey 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you don't totally support Bush in every way... the Republicans will cast you into the pit of liberalism...
they've already sacrificed McCain...hehehe
2006-07-19 23:30:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it sounds like you are one of the few who care about your country and what happens to it. Rep. or Dem. sounds like you do the research and go the way you feel is best for your concerns and wishes ,that's what this great country was and is based on. .............keep up the good work I'm pulling for you and hope my daughters are like you!!!!!!
2006-07-19 23:34:06 · answer #9 · answered by wil_t52 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't feel like reading! 2 points!
2006-07-19 23:29:35 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋