What is the Green party in politics?

Question

I love talking about partys to see what they believe in.

Answer 1

I am a member of the Green Party. We are not communists, I believe in the fair distribution of wealth, not equal distribution of wealth. Also, part of caring about the environment is caring for human beings, not caring for the environment more than human beings. How will humans survive when we destroy the environment we depend on?
Here is what Greens stand for:

Grassroots Democracy

Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives; no one should be subject to the will of another. Therefore we will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who elect them. We will also work to create new types of political organizations that expand the process of participatory democracy by directly including citizens in the decision-making process.

Ecological Wisdom

Human societies must operate with the understanding that we are part of nature, not separate from nature. We must maintain an ecological balance and live within the ecological and resource limits of our communities and our planet. We support a sustainable society that utilizes resources in such a way that future generations will benefit and not suffer from the practices of our generation. To this end we must have agricultural practices that replenish the soil; move to an energy efficient economy; and live in ways that respect the integrity of natural systems.

Social Justice and Equal Opportunity

All persons should have the rights and opportunity to benefit equally from the resources afforded us by society and the environment. We must consciously confront in ourselves, our organizations, and society at large, barriers such as racism and class oppression, sexism and heterosexism, ageism and disability, which act to deny fair treatment and equal justice under the law.

Nonviolence

It is essential that we develop effective alternatives to our current patterns of violence at all levels, from the family and the streets, to nations and the world. We will work to demilitarize our society and eliminate weapons of mass destruction, without being naive about the intentions of other governments. We recognize the need for self-defense and the defense of others who are in helpless situations. We promote nonviolent methods to oppose practices and policies with which we disagree, and will guide our actions toward lasting personal, community and global peace.

Decentralization

Centralization of wealth and power contributes to social and economic injustice, environmental destruction, and militarization. Therefore, we support a restructuring of social, political and economic institutions away from a system that is controlled by and mostly benefits the powerful few, to a democratic, less bureaucratic system. Decision-making should, as much as possible, remain at the individual and local level, while assuring that civil rights are protected for all citizens.

Community Based Economics

We recognize it is essential to create a vibrant and sustainable economic system, one that can create jobs and provide a decent standard of living, for all people, while maintaining a healthy ecological balance. A successful economic system will offer meaningful work with dignity, while paying a "living wage" which reflects the real value of a person's work. Local communities must look to economic development that assures protection of the environment and workers' rights, broad citizen participation in planning, and enhancement of our "quality of life". We support independently owned and operated companies which are socially responsible, as well as co-operatives and public enterprises that spread out resources and control to more people through democratic participation.

Feminism

We have inherited a social system based on male domination of politics and economics. We call for the replacement of the cultural ethics of domination and control, with more cooperative ways of interacting which respect differences of opinion and gender. Human values such as equity between the -sexes, interpersonal responsibility, and honesty must be developed with moral conscience. We should remember that the process that determines our decisions and actions is just as important as achieving the outcome we want.

Respect for Diversity

We believe it is important to value cultural, ethnic, racial, sexual, religious and spiritual diversity, and to promote the development of respectful relationships across these lines. We believe the many diverse elements of society should be reflected in our organizations and decision-making bodies, and we support the leadership of people who have been traditionally closed out of leadership roles. We acknowledge and encourage respect for other life forms and the preservation of biodiversity.

Personal and Global responsibility

We encourage individuals to act to improve their personal well being and, at the same time, to enhance ecological balance and social harmony. We seek to join with people and organizations around the world to foster peace, economic justice, and the health of the planet.

Future Focus and Sustainability

Our actions and policies should be motivated by long-term goals. We seek to protect valuable natural resources, safely disposing of or "unmaking" all waste we create, while developing a sustainable economics that does not depend on continual expansion for survival. We must counter-balance the drive for short-term profits by assuring that economic development, new technologies, and fiscal policies are responsible to future generations who will inherit the results of our actions. Our overall goal is not merely to survive, but to share lives that are truly worth living. We believe the quality of our individual lives is enriched by the quality of all of our lives. We encourage everyone to see the dignity and intrinsic worth in all of life, and to take the time to understand and appreciate themselves, their community and the magnificent beauty of this world.

Answer 2

seraphim's answer is honestly the best you will get. it is brief and at the same time detailed.

I would only add that in the past few years (highlighted in the 2006 campaign season), the Green Party ran as the peace party since it is the only American political party to be against the War in Iraq since its inception.

Contrary to popular belief and usage of the term, the Green Party is the largest progressive political party in the US while the Democratic Party is the largest liberal party. (There is debate within the Green Party as to whether or not the Democratic Party should even be considered liberal. However, on the global political scale, the Democratic Party is without a doubt a centrist party).

Answer 3

The green party is another name for the American Communist party and their founder does not believe that any of America's top 500 corporations should be owned by private companies but rather should be owned by the federal government. This was on Ralph Nader's political platform in both 2000 and 2004. The party is made up of people who were from ex-communist block countries and the leftist fringe aspects of a free America, something they want to eliminate. Pay them little mind, because they are little-minded people who refuse to see that communism has never worked on a large scale yet, and certainly won't work in America either!

Edit seraphim have you ever read ralph nader's platform? Apparently not because that is as communist as it gets outside of pure Marxism. Try again!

Answer 4

They believe in true democracy; freedom of speech for all and such things, that we don't have in the country any more since right wing has taken over the airwaves.

Answer 5

Basically, they are pretty far left, claiming the Earth is more important than people. I've even read somewhere (can't remember where) that they'd want mandatory population controls if they get the sense that the Earth is suffering from too many people. Very, very draconian thought.

Answer 6

They are about looking out for the environment they don't have any real power but I suppose they are like a conscience for conservation

Answer 7

they believe preserving the enviroment the most important issue

Answer 8

Control over your life....

Answer 9

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_party

Answer 10

far, far leftist tree-huggers! That's what their platform seemed to be