What do you think persuades people to pick their affiliated political party? Only NICE answers!!!!!!!?

Question

I'm a republican because I agree with their decisions and support their doings. NO NASTY ANSWERS PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I think a lot of it is their upbringing. The parties are involved in each other so much, the real message of both is clouded. I teach Government and implore the students to study all the parties and make a decision based on that. It is real nice to see the progression of thought in the kids.

I still have hope for the future. I hope I am a good example of how to behave properly in politics. I make them back up their stances on subjects and find REAL examples, not rhetoric. Half the kids think I am a Dem, half a Rep, and the other half(joke) an Independent crazy. It is fun and nice to see. I hope all people choose the way you did!

Answer 2

I'm actually registered as an independent. My views tend to lean more towards the libertarian, but then again I strongly support public investment in education and environmental protection. That's a problem in this country is that people assume if you're a Democrat then you are liberal and you must side with the Democratic party on every single issue. Same with being a Republican. Whatever happened to thinking for yourselves, people? So I don't say I'm a Democrat because then there's certain assumptions everybody makes about my political beliefs that are, in many cases, incorrect.

However, given the choice between a Democrat and a Republican candidate, I generally go for the Democrat. This is because the Republican party has pretty much been taken over by evangelical Christians, and I vehemently disagree with almost everything evangelical Christians stand for. Also, I hate the president.

Addition: Reading nonalcoholic2's answer underscores my point. I agree with everything he says in the first paragraph about what "liberals" believe, but not with the stuff in the following paragraphs. I believe that gay people should be allowed to marry, but why does it then follow that I also think it's OK that the government takes 50% of my paycheck? Do I have to be Christian to believe in lower taxes? Also, everything he said about being "conservative" is why I think conservatives are so wrong. The founding fathers wanted us to be a secular nation, thus the second amendment. This intertwining of religion and politics, especially in the Republican party, will be the downfall of our country. The real "enemies within" are the political evangelical Christians, who are trying to remake this country according to their own religious views. If it were up to them, we'd have a government that looks a lot like the Islamic theocracies in the Middle East, except Christian. It's scary, people. Just go see the movie Jesus Camp.

Answer 3

I believe that there are several reasons people pick a specific political party, charisma of the voters best politician being number one.

I also believe affiliating with one party plays into the hands of the political rhetoric. Since we all know that 90% of politicians are working to keep their job, it's a pretty safe bet they are (for the most part) saying what you want to hear. An example would be: Why would Nancy Pelosi, all of a sudden start talking about having useful conversation with Bush when, for the last 6 years she has been calling him a liar and criminal that needs to be impeached? It's politics as usual, now that she has the possibility of being the speaker of the house she needs to tame it down and say what people want to hear. The GOP was crucifying Clinton during the Monica years, the respect level was minus zero at that time now, you see the Newt Gingrich's talking about respect for the office.

They pick their party because politicians are saying what they want to hear... Of course their are some with matching agenda and that's OK but, nobody agrees 100% of the time. If you are affiliated with a party, you either get money for it or don't understand what's happening in politics.

Answer 4

I'm a liberal and I usually agree with the democratic parties positions. Other people however pick a party because of one or two issues that they cherish most no matter that the other party is the one they trust for all other issues. such issues are usually abortion,gun rights,civil liberties,terrorism,national defense,or financial interests. These are all hot button issues to some groups. Others may not give a damn about parties and vote for the most likable candidate. Unfortunately the two sides are so extreme now that I am afraid the Yoda saying of anger turns to hate and hate turns to violence and violence turns to death may again come true as it did in our civil war. I don't think will fight with armies but a terrorist style war is certainly possible unless we start compromising more often and stop the one upmanship that keeps the partisianship going at full tilt.

Answer 5

I am a registered democrat because I work in the human services/women's rights field and my field is supported more by the democrats.

But, I do not necessarily vote down the party line if I think there is a Republican or other party member whose beliefs are closer to mine or who has a better reputation or background, I will vote for them.

Answer 6

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Answer 7

I'm not affiliated with a political party but I think it has something to do with life circumstances and how you view the world.

Answer 8

I always look at the person participating and the issues. Splitting my ticket on a local level is the norm, but party line voting for the Presidency.

Answer 9

It is determined on week 16 of development. Based on the amount of protein the mother eats that week.

And yes there is a lot of science to back this up.

Go big Red Go

Answer 10

I chose democrat even though I would vote green party if they had a chance.
Democrat is more closely aligned with my beliefs.