Hey! I want to know if anyone can tell me why they are a republican or a democrat?

Question

Personally I am a democrat but I want to know why you are a democrat or a republican! Please do tell! Also say what state your in beacuse I want to see if your a blue state or red state.

Answer 1

I was born and raised in a small town in Michigan (Eaton Rapids. I know, you've never heard of it). Michigan is primarily a Dem state and, being such, I was raised in a liberal community. However, as I grew up I felt that things around me weren't the right answer for ME. I moved to Florida after graduting High School and soon after that joined the Army.

I am a Republican because I feel that their idea of equality is a more viable approach. Equal equality as I call it, is where no matter what race you are (I'm half Mexican) you are treated equally and expected to be responsible for yourself. Affirmitive Action always seemed like a large and looming contradiction to me. How can we be equal when some people are being given special consideration? I'd rather get a job or admittance to a University based on my own merits.

I also believe that we are responsible for ourselves and our actions. Because of this belief I feel that welfare, although needed in some cases, should be reformed and completely overhauled. I remember as a young child my family was poor. I used to get free lunch and remember my mother paying for groceries with foodstamps. My mother worked very hard to raise my two brothers and me all while trying to make herself better so she could give us more. I still remember the day she got a very good job because she was going to night school and had finally finished. She gave me lunch money, something I had never been given before, and told me we would never have to be given free lunch or use food stamps again. I've always admired her for that.

This was just one of the many things that taught me that no one was going to give me anything. While welfare is a way to maintain and live, it is not a means to better one's self. In order to do that you must get up and do it yourself.

I also believe in a smaller federal government with less authority. In the beginning of our great nation the States had precedence and the Federal government was more of an overseer and dispute settler. I feel we should get back to this.

I also believe that this country was founded on Christian values. Had Christians not come here looking for freedom of oppression, this country would most certainly not be what it is today. Because our Christian forefathers had experianced the oppression in Europe, they felt that we should have the right to worship any and all religions. Had it not been for Christianity, this would not have happened the way it did. It was not in their original idea to free us FROM religion, but to free us from OPPRESSION DUE TO RELIGIOUS BELIEFS. Our country was and still is very much a Christian country (somewhere around 70%). But, because of the wisdom of our forefathers, all religions are welcomed and embraced.

I believe that we can not loose contact with these religious ties. It was on them that our freedom was built and to turn our back on them is going in a direction much different from the one we started in. I do not mean that any religion should be forced on anyone. But I also don't believe that anyone should be forced to hide or conceal their religion because other's don't believe in it. Instead of banning the Ten Commandments, add other religious symbols. Instead of banning Nativity scenes, give space for other religious monuments.

I am against gay marriages because it interferes with my idea of what marriage is. I do not believe marriage is a civic function. To me, the a marriage license is for naught without the vows you take before God, those are what bind. The Bible teaches us that homosexuality is a sin, and one can not take the vow of marriage in sin.

However, I am for civil unions. I am a sinner. The plain and simple fact is that we all sin and the most hypocritical is judging others for theirs. If a two men or two women want to spend the rest of their lives together they should be able WHILE receiving the same civic benefits and responsibilities that married couples receive. And it doesn't just apply to them. Civil unions can apply to people who are Aethist or not very religious yet still want to make that commitment to another.

Lastly, I believe in national defense. I am a soldier and a veteran and have spent 4 years fighting for my country in the Middle East. I know the difference between a Muslim and an Islamic Extremist and, understanding such, know what the latter wants to become of our country. Simply put, eradication. They have stated over and over again that they despise us because of our beliefs and our freedom. The extremists use a very twisted ideal that is derived from manipulating the teachings of the Quran. The Quran is actually quite ahead of its time, having roots in christianity and judiasm. It preachs tolerance and acceptance and love for others. Jesus is a prophet to Muslims and the Bible is one of their Holy Books, the last being the Quran.

I believe that we must defeat terrorism abroad if we are to make our own shores safe.

All in all I am a Republican because it is the party that aligns most CLOSELY with my beliefs. I try to wear that label loosely as I consider myself more a conservative than a Republican.

Answer 2

I was Democrat, because I was born into a Democrat family in a Democrat county, because I was born poor I see that my interests and ideals lie more with the Democrat party

I am now independent because I live in a state where 80% of the people are Republican

as an independent I can vote in either party's primary, since the Dems have no power here, the Republican primary is where my vote counts so I vote in it (though in the general election I almost never vote Republican)

Answer 3

I'm a republican in a state that went for Bush last time. I hate most politicians. They're really nice when you talk to them, but so are car salesmen, so there you go. but why am I a republican? Because of Bill and Hillary. I grew up democrat because they were supposed to be for the poor. But Bill Clinton started trying to ban guns, and that made me angry. So I joined the Republican party right before college, and worked with them some during college. And you know what? They are for the rich, and most of them are pretty slimey! But the Democrats are too! Nobody is for the poor. The politicians are for themselves! So you should just pick a pet issue, like guns, and just vote for the guy who will vote for your issue. They will use you, so you should use them.

Answer 4

I know you're going to get a lot of "con" and "lib" crap to that question, but I feel unless you are running for office, there is no need to align yourself to one party. Sure you have to register as a Republican or Democrat to participate in their "Primary" elections, but on the day of the big dance, you can vote for whoever you agree with most, whether they are from "your" party or not. Although I am currently registered as Republican, I was registered as a Democrat for many years. On election day, I generally have some of my votes cast in each party, depending on the issues the candidate has stated his position on and how closely those positions align to my beliefs and opinion on how the issue should be handled. I'm in Texas, generally a Republican state, but I am in El Paso which is traditionally a Democrat strong hold.

Answer 5

I hate the title republican and democrat because I think they both have a lot of room for growth. I typically have voted republican in the past but I have also voted for Democrats for both congress and the presidency. I vote what I believe and who I think will be the best candidate regardless of party line. This time around so far I have no clue. Ohio.

Answer 6

What happen to Q&A and dialogue? The bulk of this stuff in USA Politics & Gov just seems to be about venting. What does it accomplish? No one seems any happier for it ... the postings never improve. No one is informing anyone. If anyone even had a valid point sandwiched in the criticism, it would get lost. What a disappointment. I see Y!A is limiting thumbs up and thumbs down ... removing some of them after placement. I noticed because I check back to see additional answers on some questions today, hoping for some real input and that's when I saw the thumbs up and downs had been removed. It was kind of pleasant actually. It was like seeing a wall freshly painted after gangland graffetti has been removed. Thanks for your question, it was a good reminder and nice change of pace. Rock on!

Answer 7

I'm a Red Stater, Arizona. Our governor is a Democrat and McCain and John Kyl are morons.

I chose to be a Conservative Republican BECAUSE I was a liberal Democrat.
I decided that depending on myself, smaller government control/restrictions and traditionalism were good things. It got our country this far.

Answer 8

This one is easy: I'm Republican because, 1) I believe is less government, 2) business fuels economic growth, taxing business stifles growth, 3) I believe that people who kill should be killed, 4) I believe a defensless baby does deserve the right to live even if their careless, reckless and ignorant parents want to suck their brains out, 5) I believe that a person has to want to work to be successful, not stay at home waiting on another welfare check, or food stamps, 6) I believe that in order to have freedoms, you have to have the military might to defend your interests. I'm NOT a Democrat becasue, 1) more government means more taxes, 2) I disbelieve that buying votes through tax dollars for policitical favor is beneficial, 3) I believe that fondling interns is wrong for a man worthy of the presidential office, 4) I believe that it is more than my sex, or sexual orientation is required to run for an office, 4) I believe that global warming is a mere creative method of lining the pockets of the likes of Al Gore who invests in the companies early that will benefit from the mass hysteria over nothing.

Thats it.

Answer 9

Independant because I don't align myself with what the party says, i take a common sense approach for me to each issue.
I live in Maryland, a mostly Democratic State, but there are many Republicans here.

Answer 10

I used to be a Democrat but the party moved way too far to the left so I joined the republican party. Not perfect but at least closer to my own ideology.