2006-12-26 04:47:39 · 20 answers · asked by bullet_to_the_brain 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Why would a question like this receive a thumb-down? I don't get it.
2006-12-26 04:51:06 · update #1
after the kite accident ...he would be part of the electroral college
2006-12-26 04:51:19 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Considering he was "proud to be a liberal" he probably still would be. However Mr. Franklin probably wouldn't be involved in politics if he were a contemporary man, he would be a research scientist probably working on alternative energy solutions, as his scientific knowledge led him into his political interests. In the modern world he would be vocal about some political issues, but would be more of a theoretical scientist than diplomat. The Revolution drew him into the political world from his "inventor" roots.
2006-12-26 12:53:00 · answer #2 · answered by vertical732 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think he would be a Republican. He favored small federal government and was for states rights. With regard to vertical732’s comment, the idea of liberalism in the 18th centaury was much closer to the classical meaning of liberal (to have liberty from) and was far different politically than it is today. Actually, today’s “liberals” are trying to change the ideals, foundations and freedoms for which he fought.
2006-12-26 13:37:57 · answer #3 · answered by christopherscott3 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Democrat.He wanted the national bird to be the turkey so do the democrats.
What ifs are kind of childish that's why the thumbs down I would guess.
2006-12-26 14:02:22 · answer #4 · answered by Tommy G. 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He'd recreate the Whigs! Yeah!
2006-12-26 12:49:17 · answer #5 · answered by anecdoteman1 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Since he didn't have a political party in his own day, he wouldn't have one now.
2006-12-26 12:55:16 · answer #6 · answered by cleanguy4cleanfun 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Libertarian, as he was very liberty like
2006-12-26 14:12:31 · answer #7 · answered by paulisfree2004 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think he'd be independent or green party.
2006-12-26 12:48:35 · answer #8 · answered by Kathleen M 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I want to say democrats but, I'm not sure
2006-12-26 13:53:01 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democrat. He was known for his incurable philandering with WOMEN.
2006-12-26 12:51:52 · answer #10 · answered by Timothy M 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋