Im still young but I have my thought and opinions. If your a democrat what do you stand up for or not stand up for? Same with the Repubs... Thanks
2006-12-21 12:15:39 · 14 answers · asked by ? 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
When you register to vote, you have the option to choose a party to register with. If you just plan on voting straight party line, then don't bother registering to vote.
2006-12-21 12:19:37 · answer #1 · answered by ♥ Cassie ♥ 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hopefully neither.
There is more than just Dem. or Rep. parties.
You can always be a non-conformist and just register independent.
Though that's not really that non-conformist is it?
Anyway, as mentioned in other posts, I think the political compass thing is good for a basic rough idea, though I believe it should probably be more comprehensive.
This link gives a brief description of what each party stands for, submitted by the party I believe, and a link to their website, if applicable:
http://www.vote-smart.org/resource_political_resources.php?category=Political%20Parties
You can check the parties websites for what they say they stand for, which is typically a very broad generalization which I think tends to have alot of marketing terms that don't really say anything specific, but maybe that just me.
2006-12-21 13:46:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-15 05:51:45 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm 57 and I'm not sure myself. In the elections we're only given a choice of certain people to vote for. I just listen to what the people stand for and what their past experience is, and try to judge from that if I want this person to represent me. Being a republican or democrat is not an either or choice, there are a lot of gray areas. Just make the wisest choice you can. Good luck.
2006-12-21 12:22:08 · answer #4 · answered by jorst 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Well on of the best things is don't think as just parties. Look at Conservatives, Liberals, and moderates.
Some of the things Conservatives stand for: Moral values, Less government, pro life, less taxes the extremist are the far right
Liberals stand for : Pro-choice, bigger government, social programs, higher taxes, class warfare. the extremist are the far left
Moderates will be in between and is where most of the people stand. They don't won't to be far right or far left.
2006-12-21 12:24:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
simple if you can think for yourself you're a Democrat if you watch fox news and let them tell you how to vote you're a republican. Also depends on how far your head is up you #$& how much of a republican you are.
2006-12-21 14:02:12 · answer #6 · answered by wofford914 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you mention the word GOD every day , you are a republican , if you only mention the word GOD only a few times a year , you are a democrat ,if you seldom/never mention the word GOD , you are a independent.
2006-12-21 12:27:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is better to focus on the issues and stances of the people who are running. Simply painting yourself one color will allow your party to do whatever they please. There is a good chance that you agree with neither since they are both pretty crooked.
2006-12-21 12:24:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
are you for or against the death penalty? If you're for, chances are you're republican. That is the simple and most blind answer for that question, but it could lead to other liberal vs. conservative issues.
2006-12-21 12:20:12 · answer #9 · answered by Munitions God 1 · 2⤊ 2⤋
You are a Republican.
2006-12-21 12:32:04 · answer #10 · answered by Sam 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋