as an average person how do i get involved - if i wanted to?
2007-01-13 04:35:43 · 8 answers · asked by ? 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
For the major (and some minor) political parties you can join on their national websites or print off a form to post and they will normally send you details of meetings of your local party, or events.
Alternatively, if your local councillor/MP/prospective candidate is a member of the party you want to join then contact them and I'm sure they'd be able to help you out with details of what's going on near you.
It would require a pretty firm commitment on your part that you uphold the values of the party that you choose, and occasionally defend them when they take flak. If the party gets a leadership that steers the party in a direction that you don't feel supports what your idea of the party should be (Labour seems to spring to mind) then you should endeavour to change that to the best of your ability.
Personally I don't feel ready to take that commitment, and I don't see a party out there who does consistently represent my views.
Good luck if you do join a party!
2007-01-13 05:03:19 · answer #1 · answered by Don't Panic 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Join one of your local political parties.
2007-01-13 16:46:25 · answer #2 · answered by Sam 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your state website should have links to local parties. You can also go to your party's website and seach for state or local websites. This website has a lot of information about politics in general and is non-partisan.
http://www.vote-smart.org/index.htm
I also use it to see how my representatives voted...
There's lots you can do locally-I believe both parties have been taken over by the elite-we need to take them back where that is happening.
2007-01-13 12:48:34 · answer #3 · answered by Middleclassandnotquiet 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I believe that you can join a political party through the internet, and then they will contact you to advise you of the local group. Other wise look them up in your telephone directory and then give the party a call, they will then tell you where, and when they meet, and how to join.
2007-01-13 12:55:23 · answer #4 · answered by Joolz of Salopia 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Easy ,,the quality's required ,are not learnt at schools ,
these are in your abilities ,you are borne with,
first: you will need to be a very good lie not telling the truth,second: a very good manipulator to control or influence cleverly or unscrupulously the people who elect you also manipulator of words and money, third:you need a heart that is made of stone ,immoral not conforming to accepted standards of morality, selfish no respect to human life , there are other quality's to,
but if you have the few above, you are a candidate ,,
good luck
2007-01-13 14:28:23 · answer #5 · answered by JJ 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
UK. Every town in UK has a political party headquarters, and they all have web sites, visit one. The BNP is very busy recruiting at the moment.
2007-01-13 12:46:00 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
kiss ***,talk a load of bull,tell lies,then you are qualified to take part in british politics
2007-01-13 13:49:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
great question! i need to know this myself.
2007-01-13 12:45:30 · answer #8 · answered by political junkie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋