2007-07-01 09:53:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Your political philosophy cannot be based solely on your positions or beliefs regarding specific issues, rather, it comes from your moral compass, what you have learned, and what you have experienced. Another important factor is the strength with which you support or oppose any of the pertinent issues facing our country today. Only you can decide what is important enough to you that it will challenge you to take a stand. Political philosophy has nothing whatsoever to do with the current parties, but everything to do with how well they represent your morals and beliefs. Frankly, I truly do not believe that it is currently possible for any one specific party to represent any ones philosophy in total. There are just to many variables involved.
2007-07-01 12:12:45 · answer #1 · answered by What's The Point 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is important to you is your political philosophy.
In my case I love my family.
When anything causes suffering to my family I look for a solution and the cause.
In the past 5 years. Almost every insurance claim submitted has not been paid. I have not been allowed defense in court and have won some of these cases on my own only to have the Insurance company still not pay and damaging my credit. A reporting system that has been used to prevent me from getting housing, and jobs because of lack of representation in court and in government.
Just a small example of the destruction caused by the current government and this is only a few examples.
2007-07-01 17:08:31 · answer #2 · answered by granny_sp 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
seems like everyone is answering in terms of issues rather than philosophy. issues deal with decisions related to specific elections (unless you are a total ideologue). philosophies are more 'big picture'. they determine your general affiliations and help guide your evaluation of detailed issues when the time comes.
to determine your philosophy, skip the issues for the moment and ask yourself more general questions about philosophy. when it comes to government, do you want more involvement or less? do you think wealth should be controlled more by market forces or by government regulations? does your outlook for the future tend to be optimistic or more pessimistic? when evaluating issues do you tend to follow your heart or your head? when evaluating the actions of proclaimed enemies are you trusting or skeptical? do you think rights are granted to people by government, or do you think governments only protect rights that people inherently have?
once you know where you stand on these subjects, it will be easy for you to figure out which party is most closely aligned with your beliefs.
2007-07-01 17:41:43 · answer #3 · answered by billnzan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm Liberal and consider this position progressive and progressing toward positive evolution. Not being violence prone I would not consider any act of physical aggression to achieve my agenda. I feel that education is a key to world community progress. The survival and interventions of governments, religions, ideologies, race, and genders should not be considered in positive scientific study, examination, and evaluation. I see a world community rather than national boundaries and consider the human race as one. Religion and patriotism are the two most detrimental ideologies to world peace and harmony. I'm pro choice and pro gay rights. I do oppose the death penalty however all dangerous, (violent), criminals should be permanently but humanely removed from society. I oppose affirmative action and consider reward based on merit. I do believe we are our brother's keeper and a world healthcare system is correct. A living wage for each working member is germane to a healthy society and less benefits for the abusers of these commitments. The environment should be a number one priority. Selection to terminations (euthanasia), should be legal and based on the sanity of the requesting individual and their decision alone. Freedom should be tempered by virtue as each can be carried to the abstract.
2007-07-01 16:58:55 · answer #4 · answered by Don W 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
figuring out where you stand on each issue by your gut,
then read the pros and cons,
take your stance,
then ask why you choose that stance,
see if you choose your stances for the same reason(s)
(for instance : you choose to support things because you think people should make their own choices, not the government or you choose not to support things because you think they weren't worth the cost)
this will lead you to your own personal politcal philosophy.
2007-07-01 17:10:06 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep thinking and compare yourself to politicians. Do you agree with people like Al Gore or more with Sam Brownback? Great article in the Washingpost today, www.washingtonpost.com on the range of political thought in the US today you should read if you are really interested.
2007-07-01 17:01:41 · answer #6 · answered by The Scorpion 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
pay attention to events taking place and reflect upon them. Also, ask yourself how you feel about moral issues and the power of government.
2007-07-01 16:59:05 · answer #7 · answered by caballero5792 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
by considering each issue with logic and reason, ignoring talk shows, and voting for the person whom you feel matches your own views on the important issues.
2007-07-01 16:57:01 · answer #8 · answered by avail_skillz 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
www.politicalcompass.org
Or become a tax payer.
2007-07-01 16:58:25 · answer #9 · answered by GoGo Girls 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Protect , Defend and love my country in all times.
Capitalism is the way and no others need apply.
God,Family, Country.
2007-07-01 16:58:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 6⤋