Do you take the time to listen to the positions of both major political parties before you make your decision on where you stand in regards to a particular issue?
Or, is it easier for you just to blindly follow your chosen party for the simple fact that you feel that they represent your interests and beliefs in totality?
2007-11-14 04:43:24 · 30 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Subguy, While I will acknowledge the fact that there are a plethora of parties to choose from, I think you and I both know that none of them have a chance in hell of winning the presidential election given the current political climate.
2007-11-14 04:51:46 · update #1
Sidewalk, this is where I grew up, before I met you and fell into a life of debauchery.
2007-11-14 04:54:52 · update #2
donfolstar, I never said that there are only two parties to choose from. My question was phrased in such a way to acknowledge that unfortunately, the majority of Americans pick from one or the other when deciding affiliation.
2007-11-14 05:08:12 · update #3
No. Life is anything but certain.
Politics is a complex issue. There aren't easy or simple answers ever. When you introduce people into the mix (particularly thinking and educated people, etc.) then it gets even more complicated.
I think we as Americans (every day, hardworking, taxpaying, caring, compassionate, realist, individual) are not so dissimilar that we cannot see eye to eye. The name calling and other insults needs to stop. It is stupid and a sign of true ignorance.
2007-11-14 04:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by Unsub29 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I tore up my Democratic registration when Peloshi said "impeachment was off the table"
Principles over politics.
On March 19, 2005, tens of thousands around the world protested the second anniversary of the 2003 military invasion and occupation of Iraq. Not one leading politician from the Democratic Party participated in the anti-war protests. Not one major Democratic politician made a speech at any of the more than 800 rallies across the United States. The events were organized by a nationwide coalition representing an array of grassroots community peace and social justice groups. How telling that no well-known Democratic Party politician participated. While the Republican Party is the party of the neo-cons, the Democratic Party is the party of the willingly neo-conned.
2007-11-14 04:48:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
As usual, Lover, you ask the best of questions. Here is my take, on this matter. I am not affiliated with either party. I am an independent, which is a hated enemy of the two major clubs. I don't vote for a party, but for a man/woman. If the individual proves their point to me, then they get my vote. It matters not, what thier party is. I hope this answer is ok with you, because that is the entire depth of my political involvement. Peace!
The Bandit (A True American)
2007-11-14 10:30:20 · answer #3 · answered by bikinybandit 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
At this point in time I trust no politician or party... so I guess you can say that I am close minded to either side. I find myself in social gatherings where politics are mentioned and I always seem to take the unpopular viewpoint and contradict myself all the time as a consequence.... really, I can't stand most people and thnk they are all idiots. I am an idiot too but the difference between me and other people is that I know I am an idiot and they persist in thinking that they are f******** geniuses that are always right.
I don't care if I'm wrong because I know I can change course to adapt. I am very suspicious (and laugh at) of people who can not adapt because their judgements are so rigid.
2007-11-14 05:10:52 · answer #4 · answered by cattledog 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to admit that I've voted almost always Liberal.
I usually try to vote for the party that will not be RADICAL.
Some of the leaders of these parties have really scared me.
Example: Mike Harris - Former Premier of Ontario
I didn't vote for him. Thought his changes were too much and that they wouldn't improve the province. I think he helped kill our health care system in Ontario. After he made radical changes to the system and doctor salaries we had a mass exodus to the U.S.A. Since then we've been fixing the problem and trying to get it back to what it was before he got into office.
So, no. I don't listen to all the issues and positions. I get angry when I start hearing too much and then I start to think that they are all idiots and wonder what I'm doing voting in the first place. I will try to do better. I didn't vote in our Prime Minister and I did vote in our Premier.
Thanks. Gave me more to think about!
♥d
2007-11-15 11:40:39 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I am so open minded I will listen to TWO viewpoints then make my decision... because obviously between the TWO they will "represent [my] interests and beliefs in totality".
Just like that time I went car shopping at that dealership and could chose between a blue '77 Pinto and a red '77 Pinto, I felt completely satisfied that my optimal choice was being reached.
Try making up you own damn mind before you listen to a bunch of politician smoke and mirrors act- pretty much anyone (priest, garbage man, rabbits, etc...) is more qualified to help you make up your mind then those seeking power.
2007-11-14 04:58:25 · answer #6 · answered by donfolstar 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Baby, who knew you were so smart? Oh wait, I did! lol Ok, to be able to know who to vote for and who to support, one must listen to all of what the other person is saying. Sometimes the person on the other side of the political line might have a better idea and or a better way out of a bad situation. Isn't it time we start voting for the better person and not just who the "Parties" throw out at us?
Love Ya!
xoxo
2007-11-14 08:13:36 · answer #7 · answered by Angel of Death says F-IT! 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
As a political junkie I read up on the issues and subscribe to newsletters and I have to say I can not think of anything the liberals are correct about Democrats are right about some things but liberals are wrong on everything I can think of
Republicans are wrong on alot of things and my views vary depending on the issue
2007-11-14 10:49:15 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Actually I do listen to both sides and form my own opinion. Unfortunately the other side so often is full of nothing but lies, name calling and personal attacks and their aren't real arguments from them. When someone does provide an argument from a reliable reasonably unbiased source I am far more interested and have, on occasion, been convinced to either change my stand on an issue or do more research to learn more about it.
2007-11-14 04:49:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
What are you doing back in politics... wanna get suspended again? lol! I was on the other side of politics at one time then I became a father, not just a dad. I UNDERSTAND what they mean, I just disagree with some of the ideals. What is right for one may not be right for us all. My grandmother taught me that. However, she went from a God fearing Conservative to a God fearing liberal. To each his own :)
2007-11-14 11:23:02 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋