Rather than review issues, our citizens join gangs. They shout from the rafters that they are republican or democrat, without truly seeing what the issues are. When will this change? And HOW did this come about?
2006-12-13 05:36:02 · 8 answers · asked by Mizhani 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Political "gangs" are important because they provide collective action. They provide cohesive voices (could you imagine 300,000,000 americans all trying to express their political beliefs individually-- no one would be heard) and help voters generally identify candidates. It also helps the governing process in deciding who gets on committees, how legislation is reviewed, etc.
It's not likely to change because of the efficiencies in that system. The question is whether the two-party system will change and it will morph into a three, four, or multiparty system like we see in the U.K., Canada, Germany, and most other democracies.
2006-12-13 05:40:36 · answer #1 · answered by Perdendosi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
people join political gangs for the same reason they join any gang.Gangs give people a sense of security,there's a certain sense of importance and strength in gangs.You give up your own beliefs and independent thought to gain the security of a gang.The weak must form gangs in order to survive.The truly strong individual is not a gang joiner.
2006-12-13 14:01:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like political gangs because we drink 40's of King Cobra at our meetings.
2006-12-13 13:43:38 · answer #3 · answered by mrlebowski99 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Political parties are part of every democracy. We should be thankful that we have them. Shouting is easier. Sir Joshua Reynolds was right.
2006-12-13 14:13:36 · answer #4 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
People join groups to support their causes that they have in common. And not all people who join, support everything the group stands for.
It's not really about who is what group anymore. It's what we as Americans want.
2006-12-13 13:38:53 · answer #5 · answered by Big Bear 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A group of people working together are more effective than individual persons doing their own work.
2006-12-13 13:40:49 · answer #6 · answered by Zabanya 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
People like to be with other people that reinforce their opinions and many people don't want to make the effort and take the time to educate themselves.
I don't think it will ever change.
2006-12-13 13:43:26 · answer #7 · answered by Sean 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It has gotten to a point where it is the Non-Working (Democrats.) vs the Working (Republicans.)
2006-12-13 13:45:55 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋