What's your party affiliation and why?

[ilikeboobs]

I guess I'd have to classify myself as a constitutionalist.

If I had my way, I'd repeal some of the constitutional amendments we have (for instance, I think only property owners should have the right to vote). And I'd make this government so small and I'd take us back to isolationism (like George Washington advised).

No offense to anyone here.

But since that's simply a pipe dream, I usually end up voting for the republican party - even though it makes my skin crawl to do so.

 

[ChairmanMeow]

When I registered to vote, I decided to join the Pacific Green Party (which is the Green Party counterpart of Oregon.) I became a member of the Green Party mainly because I agree with green philosophy and just didn’t want to be a democrat. Although speaking in ideology, I am a Socialist Reformist.

 

[drippinhun]

I'm an independant that holds disdain for most Democrats and their spineless panderings. However, all I see the Republicans, especially the neo-con branch, to be good for is to pull the lever on the toilet bowl or dry them out and use them as fertilizer.

I can't stand the likes of Hillary or Obama. But after constantly countering the vile ignorance of right wingers on the chat board I frequent, I've decided I can hold my nose and vote for any Democrat candidate if it means I can help wrestle the White House from the party that is ruining our nation at high speed.

 

[PoliticalGrrrl]

Right leaning Libertarian.

 

[Coyote]

Green leaning Independent

 

[dragonfly5]

Democrat and proud of it!

 

[USMC the Almighty]

Democrat and proud of it!

Don't know exactly what there is to be proud of.

 

[9sublime]

Don't know exactly what there is to be proud of.

Yeah, but I think you'd have to say the same about the Republican party too now...

I don't even know where I stand anymore. I continually loose faith in every political party, every political system and ideology.

I want the government out of my home, but I want to help the less fortunate too... so I suppose I'm some kind of sociolibertarian if we're going to go into classification here.

 

[USMC the Almighty]

Yeah, but I think you'd have to say the same about the Republican party too now...

Most definitely. Comedian Lewis Black put it best: "Democrats -- the party of no ideas. Republicans -- the party of bad ideas." The only thing politicians in either party are concerned with is getting re-elected.

I don't even know where I stand anymore. I continually loose faith in every political party, every political system and ideology.

See, I haven't lost faith in the conservative ideology. I still believe the core philosophy of minimal government interference, strong defense, secure borders, states' rights, low taxes, entrepreneurship, and job creation is the best suited for 21st century solutions. The problem is how far the Republicans have drifted from this philosophy.

I want the government out of my home, but I want to help the less fortunate too... so I suppose I'm some kind of sociolibertarian if we're going to go into classification here.

Well that's quite a paradox you've got here sublime.

 

[9sublime]

Well that's quite a paradox you've got here sublime.

Indeed, I need some time to think my stances through.

 

[dragonfly5]

Most definitely. Comedian Lewis Black put it best: "Democrats -- the party of no ideas. Republicans -- the party of bad ideas." The only thing politicians in either party are concerned with is getting re-elected.

I think "no ideas" trumps "bad ideas" everytime.

 

[USMC the Almighty]

I think "no ideas" trumps "bad ideas" everytime.

Haha, at least it shows the Republicans are trying.

 

[Bunz]

Haha, at least it shows the Republicans are trying.

You might be onto something there Jarhead. Except that its nothing but lip service. They squandered thier opportunity to actually do something on several issues when they controlled the government. Putting foreign policy aside, no real action on immigration, Social security is in limbo, etc etc.

Its time to minimize the influence the parties wield.

 

[USMC the Almighty]

You might be onto something there Jarhead. Except that its nothing but lip service. They squandered thier opportunity to actually do something on several issues when they controlled the government. Putting foreign policy aside, no real action on immigration, Social security is in limbo, etc etc.

Its time to minimize the influence the parties wield.

Right on all account, Bunz.