I want to be in the know when it comes to politics, but it seems like everyone has an agenda and everything is biased. I want to be ready for the next election period, and I want to make up my mind based on the facts and not based on how others feel. Any suggestions for books or websites? I don't plan on making this the focus of my life, but I want to know whats going on...
2007-02-10 18:40:32 · 10 answers · asked by Swanky1 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Politics is ALL about people' agendas and values. Look around you at the people who have political views and compare their values to yours.
Then talk to them about why they make their politicl choices.
Political discussion hasn't got a good reputation but it's good for your sould and your mind. And the occaisional question or conversation won't mean you become a Professional politician!
(I also recomnd watching Jon Stewarts Daily Show occaisionally, but only if you want to.)
Getting interested in politics shows maturity and that you care about the world you live in. Good work.
2007-02-10 18:52:38 · answer #1 · answered by brown one 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I must admit, I'm a beginner too. Or am I? I read the stories that are reported to everyone and some stories that are related. I ask questions and try to find answers. Sometimes we don't have all the facts, we then need to trust in our judgement, knowledge, and experience. A book? I would suggest reading what you are guaranteed as a citizen: The Constitution.
I would take a lot of space to explain politics, but I'll be satisfied by saying that being biased is not always a bad thing. Taking a stand on an issue, whether it be right or left, is in a sense a choosing to be biased. The most important thing is to not be a fence sitter! Choose and stand by it, that is true politics!
2007-02-10 19:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by rdappa 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 23:02:14 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Two sides that claim to oppose eachother. Red vs Blue. Oh and a middle. When it occurs to the people who are in control how much power they actually have they go a little overboard. Sometimes crazy. When a person realizes they can shape the world on a whim it becomes about agendas and how those agendas compete, reaching resolution to conflict that may or may not resemble either side of it, and then do it over and over again.
2007-02-10 19:19:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest starting where I started when I finally began to learn what was REALLY going on and not what I was being told.
Watch CSPAN and PBS's The Newshour. The Newshour is on 1 hour per day Monday through Friday and will cover in that hour everything ALL the cable news channels covered on political issues. It is very neutral so you will able to form your own opinions without manipulation.
2007-02-12 12:39:45 · answer #5 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do you only care about yourself or do you want to make a difference for the whole? In American politics that is the two sides you have to chose from.
2007-02-10 18:51:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Study alot and go over history very,very well with a fine
tooth comb & drop all your predjudices and look at every
side & every angle fairly!!! Look at everything!
2007-02-10 19:08:11 · answer #7 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just watch some news
2007-02-12 16:06:53 · answer #8 · answered by Heave 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just go in there blindly punching, then when your knocked out, you will get up and see why you were knocked out
2007-02-10 18:49:06 · answer #9 · answered by Captain Planet 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋
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2007-02-10 18:44:38 · answer #10 · answered by Corey 4 · 0⤊ 4⤋