Survey: Are you a Republican or a Democrat (or neither?)?

Question

And if you feel like it, please explain the reason(s) behind your choice?

Answer 1

Republican

Answer 2

I used to identify myself as an anarchist. Now I'm more liberal. I don't believe in either party. Both have their good and their bad. I'm more for less federal government, more about states rights (which Bush promised but has failed to deliver on), I'm more about personal choice, but all for personal accountability. I'm also about helping those who need it. I believe that Bush has a good idea for saving Social Security, but it will only work for my gerneration or those younger than myself. But he's screwed over those already on it. My mom was getting about $1200 a month, under his new plan she's receiving $550. His Medicare plan is a joke. Before it was passed, my mom was paying $27 a month out of pocket for her meds. Now she's paying around $150 a month, depending on what she runs out of. She can no longer live on her own which means I have to take care of her. Which is an added burden on me.

Republicans are supposed to be all about fiscal responsibility, but yet I haven't seen it. Under Republicans government spending goes up drastically. And since I've only been around to see one democrat in power, which was a successful administration for domestic policies, I have nothing else to judge off of. (I was alive during the Carter administration, but I was way too young to care.) I know I'm not a republican.

But, by the same token, I hear the Democrats screaming about Bush's policies but have yet to see them come up with a better plan. I saw democrats as being too cowed following the 9/11 attacks to stand up for what was right. So any chances of me becoming a democrat are very slim.

Answer 3

Neither. I don't like labelling myself politically, because then you are automatically assumed to follow a strict party doctrine. In terms of finance and taxes, I am conservative. Keep your hands off of my money. I don't believe in big government, and I think that we waste too much time on too many laws, committees, sub committees, social programs, and little feel good outfits that feel they have to represent every little minority group in the government. On the other hand, I do believe in a woman's right to choose, I have no problem with gay marriage, and I don't believe in government assistance to huge corporations. I don't like the two party system, it constricts peoples views too much, and for the last 20 years has become not a question of which is the better person to vote for, but which is the lesser of two evils.

Answer 4

I usually vote republican but I'm mostly a libertarian. I want the government out of our pocket book, out of our bedroom & as small as possible.

I don't believe in legestlating morality as many republicans do. Their motto seems to be "If it's wrong, it must be illegalized." In America we should have the right to make our own decisions, even if we decide to do wrong, as long as we aren't hurting others.

But I think the democrats apparent motto "If something must be done, the government must do it." is just as wrong. The government is the worst at waste in ineffeciency.

Answer 5

neither but i tend to lean towards the left more often

why? because the democratic party seems to at least put on a show through actual legislative process of America...many republicans seem to simply talk the talk but cant walk the walk...that or waste the time of the senate and the house with anti abortion/anti gay crap that is obviously going to be overturned

also the left seems to be more open to all walks of life (all subcultures, all races, all sexual preferences)

Answer 6

I am registered as an independent for the simple reason that in my state an independent can ask for either party's ballot in the primaries. I get to participate in the more interesting voting.

Both parties continue to disappoint me, but right now I don't think I can trust the Dems. How they campaign and how they vote are 180 degrees apart.

Answer 7

Democrat,, free thinker,, free will, I believe in the Constitution, I think Bush invading Iraq was wrong, we have a crisis in education in the USA, we need a health care plan, the Bush team and the fiscal conservatives will soon self destruct, because of failed policies, lies and deceptions,, America is ready for a change,, and most will vote Democrat in upcoming elections,,

Answer 8

Conservative Republican
I love being a conservative. We conservatives are proud of our philosophy. Unlike our liberal friends, who are constantly looking for new words to conceal their true beliefs and are in a perpetual state of reinvention, we conservatives are unapologetic about our ideals.

We are confident in our principles and energetic about openly advancing them. We believe in individual liberty, limited government, capitalism, the rule of law, faith, a color-blind society and national security.
We support school choice, enterprise zones, tax cuts, welfare reform, faith-based initiatives, political speech, homeowner rights and the war on terrorism.
And at our core we embrace and celebrate the most magnificent governing document ever ratified by any nation — the U.S. Constitution. Along with the Declaration of Independence, which recognizes our God-given natural right to be free, it is the foundation on which our government is built and has enabled us to flourish as a people.
We conservatives are never stronger than when we are advancing our principles.

Answer 9

I'm a Republican, because I favor small gov and believe the Democrats are always confused and have somewhat low morals.

Answer 10

I am a reformed democrat: Republican