I am always open to what others say about their belifs or political views, mainly because I dont know wher I would fall.
2006-09-13 10:30:51 · 17 answers · asked by Indiana Jonas 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
It is possible and it is people like you who control the results of the elections.
2006-09-13 10:38:17 · answer #1 · answered by Jose R 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course! In fact most people that i know are fence riders (when it comes to politics). There are some people that are just so politically passionate that they are completly devoted to one group, and only one group. But the majority of us (with open minds that is) can see the good and bad in both sides. Lets face it, no one is perfect- and our government certainly isn't an exception. It's good that you that you can see the positives and negatives for what they are without being blinded by the beliefs of others. Not everything is as cut and dried as it has to be in order to fit into the mold of "republican" or "democratic". Don't isten to the hyped up media version- or the extremly passionate beliefs of republicans and democrats on places like y!a when it comes to politics. It's really a good thing that you are so open minded and opinionated.
2006-09-13 17:46:46 · answer #2 · answered by danica 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. If you were staunchly conservative or liberal, you'd be a bit ignorant, because they generally aren't willing to even consider the other side. It means you're an open individual. You like different aspects from certain groups, and dislike others. It's perfectly normal. I find myself in the same situation as you because I know none of the political parties are completely right or have all the answers to the world's problems. Just follow what you believe.
2006-09-13 17:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by exo_politician 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I think many Americans are not feeling very well represented with the parties as they are now. Would you like to share some of your views? Ok, I'll go- you mean like if you are a person who has faith in God but you don't like the party that claims to represent you? Like you want the government to butt out of our personal lives, but you also want some moral representation? You want the environment to be respected, and you want alternatives to gas powered vehicles? You want strong border controls, less taxation on the middle class, more tax on the rich, better public education? Better intelligence, where the bureaus work cooperatively, and higher ups in the government remember they are there to protect people's lives, not their own reputations? Yeah, I want all that. What are you looking for?
2006-09-13 17:56:50 · answer #4 · answered by catarina 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
of course it is !!! I've been that way my entire life..I don't fit the mold on anything why would politics be any different. To be honest with you ...I think there are more people out there like us but they hate to admit it! Let's face the views to each party are pretty rigid and cut and dry. Who fits into those these days for every viewpoint. Spice is the variety of Life. Enjoy it!! Just think of all those political; conversations and debates you can get started for just being you.
2006-09-13 17:39:59 · answer #5 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Nope. Impossible. If you are for welfare, you have to be for gun control. If you are pro-life, you also have to support the death penalty. If you like corporate taxes, you are against health care. And if you like terrorists, you're a liberal.
You can have political views and beliefs about whatever you want, but it seems that, as far as voting is concerned, you can only viably express these beliefs in two strict categories. Sucks. If more people voted we could squeeze in a third or fourth party.
2006-09-13 17:42:12 · answer #6 · answered by Aleksandr 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Each political party (and there are many more then two) are just pre-packaged collections of individual goals and beliefs.
It is easily possible that your personal beliefs do not exactly match any of the existing parties, and in fact very likely that your beliefs do not exactly match the current platforms of the two major parties.
For example, if you believed in small government, neither of the current two major parties would align with those beliefs.
2006-09-13 17:37:50 · answer #7 · answered by coragryph 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is.
Remember, political parties tend to attempt to be like an umbrella - covering a large group of people into a common belief. Diversity of thought is important to the success of a party, and it is what they count on. While they have core beliefs, they try to appeal to everyone - because the vast majority of people fall under the same school of thought you do...
I tend to be conservative, and vote republican. However, I consider myself a conservative first, republican second.
2006-09-13 18:01:58 · answer #8 · answered by trc_6111 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! And if more people like you and I would stop allowing those 'parties' to be the only definition then we might have some forward thinking pro-active governing by the people again. (it's also great that you are open minded and accepting. The world needs good listeners who do more than just nod....)
2006-09-13 17:36:09 · answer #9 · answered by island girl 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Totally possible..
In fact much of what defines a party one decade becomes the mainstay of the other in later years..
In fact some issues are in both parties...& others flipflop parties based on results or failures of the other party.
2006-09-13 17:52:46 · answer #10 · answered by pcreamer2000 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋