The way people look at politics these days, I honestly do not think we cannot have a stable election. Left wing v. right wing does not work. Liberal/Conservative does not work. That is what everyone looks at.
2007-11-19 03:17:38 · 16 answers · asked by ga_tx_1992 4 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
Since I believe in what the GOP stands for, I will be voting GOP.
I do not wish to have a socialist economy where abortions are the normal and declining morals and values. This is what a vote for the Democratic party will do.
2007-11-19 03:21:55 · answer #1 · answered by mustagme 7 · 3⤊ 5⤋
Interesting and provocative question. After scanning some of the answers given, it seems there is a diversity of opinion. All good. This is a microcosm of the Democratic process which is sorely needed. However, it barely scratches the pimple on the @$$ of the problem. People need to be engaged in the process but complacency in the country is at an all-time high. Unfortunately, the debate is reduced to a polarity that oversimplifies positions into a Red vs Blue, Conservative vs Liberal. You might as well corral yourselves into neat little bundles and hold placards of previously regurgitated rhetoric as your own opinion. If people can be enraged and put effort toward the things that need to be fixed, then maybe some change will occur, but without public involvement, no candidate will be able to resolve the most minor issue. As for the Socialism argument, this is such a tired, wornout point, and it amazes me that when people try to argue against this, they conveniently manage to avoid talking about the US PO, (Government run), their Police Force, the Fire Dept., health care for the military (the Pentagon has "socialized" medicine!) just to name a few. The reality is, Big Business hates Socialism because it cuts into their thieving profits. I'm looking for people who are mad as hell and aren't gonna take it anymore.
2007-11-19 03:36:32 · answer #2 · answered by Finnegan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
When there is actually a legitimate candidate that is not pandering to voters, but is instead standing up for ideals and principles, the voters will have a true choice. As it is now, both political parties are representing corporate and PAC interests instead of representing the needs of the people. There are two candidates that I have heard challenge the existing paradigm in government: Mike Gravel (with his National Initiative), and John Edwards (who wants corporate control out of government).
Every other candidate that I've listened to is advocating working within the system to make a change. Now, I don't agree with Gravel or Edwards on all of their issues, but I do believe that without a substantial change in the inner workings of Washington, the voters will continue to be left with the choice of one candidate from each party, niether of which is satisfying to most of America.
The most moderate candidates in this race are (believe it or not): Hillary and Giulliani. They represent views on both the liberal and conservative sides of the aisle. Many people don't like either of them, including me, but I'm likely going to vote for one of them. We're always picking the lesser of two evils, and this will continue until we have some true democracy return to America.
2007-11-19 03:38:49 · answer #3 · answered by Tunsa 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well with this particular election I think that even without Liberal and Conservatives that it will not be a stable election. This is due to the diversity that this election brings.
2007-11-19 03:21:45 · answer #4 · answered by Iris's Lover aka Garrett O. 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yep, we have been brainwashed by the mega corporations the government serves.The system is designed to keep the nation divided so that nothing changes. I'm moving out of the country.
Just look at what people are answering. They think Democrats are Socialists, they are serving the same interests as Republicans, wake up people, the government is using us to get even richer, and giving nothing back.
2007-11-19 03:22:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
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2016-11-12 02:19:31 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm tired of the opposition party as well. Maybe the left can come back and start supporting the US again instead of constant doom and gloom.
2007-11-19 04:37:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good idea. Vote for McCain. Has a history of working across party lines to get things done. As for integrity and experience, he's second to none.
2007-11-19 03:39:14 · answer #8 · answered by Matt D 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
too many wedge issues have yet to be resolved...
Sadly I don't think America is ready to come back to the center... It's going to be one end of the extreme or the other...left vs. right....and it's not going to change anytime soon.
2007-11-19 03:22:02 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
How far could we get if we elected someone that half the country didn't despise?
2007-11-19 03:24:14 · answer #10 · answered by thor_torkenson 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋