Alright honestly people, take the R's and D's off your shirts and think for yourselves. I am so tired of hearing these polarized arguments about social reform and war. You cant put all your eggs in one basket, and it is ignorant to side with just a party, or a belief system. I understand that the republicans are a bunch of religious zealots who's minds can't be changed. I understand that liberals all think they are super intelligent because they are more empathic to peoples needs. Its not going to help our government though? The problem is we are split down the middle with two options. In ecnomical terms this is an oligopily. This isnt democracy, if it were we would have more than two parties, offering more than 2 answers to the billions of problems we have in this world. So stop turning in your dummy ballots with the R or the D. Cancel your registration, and actually think about what your doing. Any other indipendence with mee on this?
2007-03-26 08:22:01 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Just being an independent does not erase ideology. I am an independent, but I am also conservative. Being an independent allows me to make choices on candidates based on their platform no matter what party they claim to represent. It is the ideology which polarizes us, not necessarily the choice of party affiliation and this is not going to change no matter how many parties there are out there. Additionally, there are numerous parties, not just Republicans and Democrats.
2007-03-26 08:43:57 · answer #1 · answered by Bryan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very good! Splitting off into one party or the other causes far more problems than it solves, I've noticed. Back when the Constitution had just been created, there were still rivalries between members of the parties, but they weren't nearly as bitter or political as they are now. Look at John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, for example: they hated each other for most of their lives, but that was personal and they were able to work through their differences when it came to running the country; later on, they became best friends. It wasn't a scandal when this person was seen with that member of the opposing party; it wasn't strictly forbidden to vote with members of the other party if you knew it was right to do so.
Now, you asked where I stand on today's issues. I'm afraid the best answer I can give you is that it depends on the issue. I wholeheartedly support the war in Iraq, as I believe it is necessary to protect this country; I also support keeping any endorsement or restriction of homosexual marriage out of the Constitution, because I believe it is most damaging to the rights of this country's citizens when the government attempts to legislate morality, a habit in which it partakes far too frequently. I believe that global warming is occurring; I do not believe that humans are responsible, and I've seen some pretty interesting numbers on solar activity over the past 500 years. I don't vote one way on something because I voted one way on an entirely separate thing; I do what I know to be right and just.
2007-03-26 09:09:48 · answer #2 · answered by Richard S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a moderate Independent. I've never seen the sense in splitting a ticket though, I don't like to cast a wasted vote. In previous years I tended to vote Republican for the most part. When the Independent Party actually rises above being more than a shelter for those of us who don't trust either big party then they'll be a basis to chose an Independent candidate to back. Until then, I keep this status so I can choose from the entire scope of candidates as pertains to my own stand on the issues. Right now I am supporting Hillary Clinton. The only person who could change my support for her would be if Colin Powell ran and that just isn't happening. Yep, my two choices per the issues are a Democrat and a Republican who refuses to run. Lately though, I have been tempted to give up my Independent status to join the Democratic Party. The last six years of Republican corruption, lies, and character assassination style politics have left a very bad taste in my mouth.
2007-03-26 08:31:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Not only should we remove the R and D, but also the NON issues, like gay rights and abortion rights. These are tools used to get the votes, and neither party EVER plans on doing anything about them. Where I stand is on the issues...this next election it will more than likely be the unendeing Iraq war. So, my votes will go to whoever has the best idea of how to win it, what that victory looks like, and when we will leave. it is just like I told my fiance when we got engaged "you don't have to marry me this year, but you have to tell me this year WHEN you will marry me.' This was because most people who don't set a date within the first year, never end up getting married. We set a date, 2 1/2 years after the engagment. So, set a date, even if that date is 10 years from now or is determined by a measurable goal (certain number of Iraqis trained, etc...). Now, if that isn't the issue by 2008 (let's say the war ends), then my next cause for concern is the economy. Whoever has the best plan for stimulating the housing market (in my state, they are proposing letting people pay the previous owners tax rate, instead of re evaluating the cost. This will happen for all houses bought now until Sept. of 08). And so on...so yes, I totally agree with you. Ditch the labels and learn the people and the issues
2007-03-26 08:31:19 · answer #4 · answered by hichefheidi 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I'm with you on this. Although I tend to identify with the dems, I've never tried to shove it down anyones throat.
Most of us are tired of elections where we're offered only 2 real options. As in a South Park episode, we've been forced to chose between a turd sandwich and a douche bag. I don't want to vote for either one.
The name calling and finger pointing that goes on only exacerbates the problem. When you take politics out of the picture, it's obvious most of us have more in common than we have differences.
2007-03-26 08:43:40 · answer #5 · answered by katydid 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 100%
For a long time I was torn between dem and rep. I used to say I was a conservative dem. Not anymore, I am proud to be an Independant. Proud to be able to listen to both sides, and decide for myself. I would like to add that I would love to have Lou Dobbs be president!
2007-03-26 08:26:29 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you all the way.
Reminds me of someone I heard say his form of protest is to go vote on election day, and leave the ballot blank.
He's saying, here I am, give me someone I can stand behind.
I'm going to vote for you in 2008 as a write in.
2007-03-26 08:30:42 · answer #7 · answered by Diggy 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You make too much sense. Feels like you're standing in front of an industrial powered fan taking a leak, doesn't it?
2007-03-26 08:26:01 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
So Republicans are religious zealots, and Liberals are empathetic intellectuals. And you're an Independent. ROFL!
2007-03-26 08:27:47 · answer #9 · answered by Matt 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Ducking and covering probably laughing at the majorities as they argue over trivial trite things..
2007-03-26 08:25:47 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋