CP: What is your Political Association?

huahualove · June 2012

Since politics are being discussed today, I wanted to see what Political Party you associate yourself most with. I think I got all the major ones.[Poll]

eav2c · June 2012

I've always voted Republican but since having LO my views have changed a lot. I feel like I have a greater understanding of things. So, with that said, I'm not sure I have a political association anymore.

gisa886 · June 2012

I don't associate myself with one party. I believe in small government, but can't turn my back on social issues like gay marriage. I have a very difficult time voting and end up voting for what I feel is the lesser of two evils.

tiannalee · June 2012

I voted SS because I have definitely have leftist tendancies so mostly vote Democrat but I prefer to see what a candidate stands for and have voted for Republicans before - although I don't make a habit of it.

huahualove · June 2012

gisa886:
I don't associate myself with one party. I believe in small government, but can't turn my back on social issues like gay marriage. I have a very difficult time voting and end up voting for what I feel is the lesser of two evils.

this is exactly why I'm libertarian... But it seems like you throw your vote away if you use it. I've never voted for someone because I liked them, it was more that I hated them less.

stephlas8 · June 2012

I vote based on candidates, not on parties. Not all democrats are the same, not all republicans are the same but it's safe to say that I tend toward the conservatives.

juliamastro · June 2012

gisa886:
I don't associate myself with one party. I believe in small government, but can't turn my back on social issues like gay marriage. I have a very difficult time voting and end up voting for what I feel is the lesser of two evils.

this. my parents are very conservative, I have some of the same values but am much less opinionated. I see both sides of most things, so I rarely vote

jkfranklin · June 2012

I picked Democrat only because their general views fall in line with mine more than the Republicans. I would love for the whole party system to be done away with.

And now a funny story. My parents are republicans and, since they retired, have gotten more into politics. When I mentioned to them that I had more liberal views my dad says to me, "how did you become that way?" Like it would have been better if I told them I was gay. I think they would have taken that better. haha!

MrWhiskers · June 2012

huahualove:
gisa886:
I don't associate myself with one party. I believe in small government, but can't turn my back on social issues like gay marriage. I have a very difficult time voting and end up voting for what I feel is the lesser of two evils.
this is exactly why I'm libertarian... But it seems like you throw your vote away if you use it. I've never voted for someone because I liked them, it was more that I hated them less.

I took a quiz in my government class in high school and came up republican. Some of my views have changed since then, and I kind of hate both major parties.

YesAnotherAE · June 2012

jkfranklin:
I picked Democrat only because their general views fall in line with mine more than the Republicans. I would love for the whole party system to be done away with.
And now a funny story. My parents are republicans and, since they retired, have gotten more into politics. When I mentioned to them that I had more liberal views my dad says to me, "how did you become that way?" Like it would have been better if I told them I was gay. I think they would have taken that better. haha!

So you think being a liberal is better than being gay. Wow.

Mamasaurus · June 2012

I clicked SS. I am fairly liberal but don't vote along party lines, especially in local elections. We had a republican run against a democrat and get the Sierra Club's endorsement over his opponent, and I voted for him. My city got a controversial casino and I wasn't in favor of it for fiscal reasons even though most liberals here support it as a revenue source alternative to raising taxes. Even though I tend to vote by issue or by candidate rather than by party, I do end up voting democrat or green a lot (largely because a lot of the republicans out here are BSC racists like Oberweis).

tiannalee · June 2012

I don't know much about the UK Parliament but one thing I do like is that they have a session almost every day in which the President has to stand before all of Parliament and answer questions about his decisions and policies. I like this idea and think we should somehow incorporate it to our president and law makers. Presidents and law makers should be held accountable to their constituents!

lindy27 · June 2012

So be honest, both my DH and I are pretty socialist. As in Germany, Canada and Britain's systems. Which is funny because we both grew up in Kansas (still live there) to well-off Republican parents.

jkfranklin · June 2012

YesAnotherAE:
jkfranklin:
I picked Democrat only because their general views fall in line with mine more than the Republicans. I would love for the whole party system to be done away with.
And now a funny story. My parents are republicans and, since they retired, have gotten more into politics. When I mentioned to them that I had more liberal views my dad says to me, "how did you become that way?" Like it would have been better if I told them I was gay. I think they would have taken that better. haha!

So you think being a liberal is better than being gay. Wow.

I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN.

metucker · June 2012

jkfranklin:
YesAnotherAE:
jkfranklin:
I picked Democrat only because their general views fall in line with mine more than the Republicans. I would love for the whole party system to be done away with.
And now a funny story. My parents are republicans and, since they retired, have gotten more into politics. When I mentioned to them that I had more liberal views my dad says to me, "how did you become that way?" Like it would have been better if I told them I was gay. I think they would have taken that better. haha!

So you think being a liberal is better than being gay. Wow.
I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN.

Yeah, I was going to say something about that comment, too, but why bother. I will also wait to hear who it's really coming from.

Christina_Diane · June 2012

I am a republican. Fiscally, I have very conservative views, but socially I have liberal views. Seeing as how, I don't vote down the party line. I look at individual issues.

YesAnotherAE · June 2012

"I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN."

If I wanted to say it on my real SN I wouldn't have made and AE. I don't want ppl to hate me, I like it here, so I'm not revealing. Honestly, I'm not looking for a fight and my intention was only to post my original post and then return to my sn, but your "gay" post irritated me.

DragonflyBelle · June 2012

I am a Libertarian and tend to be socially liberal and fiscally conservative.

dixee.deluxe · June 2012

gisa886:
I don't associate myself with one party. I believe in small government, but can't turn my back on social issues like gay marriage. I have a very difficult time voting and end up voting for what I feel is the lesser of two evils.

Samesies.

Monkeybabe · June 2012

I'm a bleeding heart, so I tend to vote dem, but I also have right leaning beliefs, such as being for the death penalty. I think child molesters should die.

FusionLMT · June 2012

Fiscally conservative and socially liberal - ie libertartian. Honestly though I don't vote much. I like in Texas, not much good one vote will do. If I lived in a more divisive state I would vote more.

imimahoney · June 2012

I'm pretty darn liberal. Even the current Dems are too conservative for my taste.

tiannalee · June 2012

Monkeybabe:
I think child molesters should die.

I wish we could do medical research on them instead of rats and monkeys. Ethics schmethics!

dixee.deluxe · June 2012

lindy27:
So be honest, both my DH and I are pretty socialist. As in Germany, Canada and Britain's systems. Which is funny because we both grew up in Kansas (still live there) to well-off Republican parents.

Yeah, I actually identify as a fiscal socialist, pretty much! I don't mind everyone contributing and sharing the wealth. It's all the SOCIAL aspects of socialism that I can't get down with.

huahualove · June 2012

FusionLMT:
Fiscally conservative and socially liberal - ie libertartian. Honestly though I don't vote much. I like in Texas, not much good one vote will do. If I lived in a more divisive state I would vote more.

This is what sucks for us libertartians. If I want to vote the way I truely feel, I'm just wasting my vote.

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learningfromlife · June 2012

YesAnotherAE:

"I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN."

If I wanted to say it on my real SN I wouldn't have made and AE. I don't want ppl to hate me, I like it here, so I'm not revealing. Honestly, I'm not looking for a fight and my intention was only to post my original post and then return to my sn, but your "gay" post irritated me.

Seriously? That's a terribly lame excuse. If you feel strongly enough to say it, you should feel strongly enough to own it.

jkfranklin · June 2012

YesAnotherAE:

"I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN."

If I wanted to say it on my real SN I wouldn't have made and AE. I don't want ppl to hate me, I like it here, so I'm not revealing. Honestly, I'm not looking for a fight and my intention was only to post my original post and then return to my sn, but your "gay" post irritated me.

Why would you be hated? This makes no sense. Have you not seen that we have been talking politics all freaking day and having a respectful debate. Disagreeing with someones opinion =/= hate

Izzygrim · June 2012

gisa886:
I don't associate myself with one party. I believe in small government, but can't turn my back on social issues like gay marriage. I have a very difficult time voting and end up voting for what I feel is the lesser of two evils.

This exactly. When voting, I've "gone both ways" lol. Though I do admit the older I get and the longer I work in my job (social service type), the more conservative I get. Things like abortion and gay marriage will prevent me from EVER identifying as republican though.

Monkeybabe · June 2012

jkfranklin:
YesAnotherAE:

"I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN."

If I wanted to say it on my real SN I wouldn't have made and AE. I don't want ppl to hate me, I like it here, so I'm not revealing. Honestly, I'm not looking for a fight and my intention was only to post my original post and then return to my sn, but your "gay" post irritated me.

Why would you be hated? This makes no sense. Have you not seen that we have been talking politics all freaking day and having a respectful debate. Disagreeing with someones opinion =/= hate

But insulting people because of their beliefs will cause animosity. She needs anonymity so she can be a d!ck weasel.

mrs+harlow · June 2012

YesAnotherAE:

"I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN."

If I wanted to say it on my real SN I wouldn't have made and AE. I don't want ppl to hate me, I like it here, so I'm not revealing. Honestly, I'm not looking for a fight and my intention was only to post my original post and then return to my sn, but your "gay" post irritated me.

I think what was said is being taken out of context and there might be a tad bit of hypersensitivity linked to you being irritated by it.

I'm Libertarian. My vote generally never counts. Maybe one day.

alisonmsmith · June 2012

I don't associate with politicians.......

YesAnotherAE · June 2012

Monkeybabe:
jkfranklin:
YesAnotherAE:

"I won't respond to what you said until you say that under your real SN."

If I wanted to say it on my real SN I wouldn't have made and AE. I don't want ppl to hate me, I like it here, so I'm not revealing. Honestly, I'm not looking for a fight and my intention was only to post my original post and then return to my sn, but your "gay" post irritated me.

Why would you be hated? This makes no sense. Have you not seen that we have been talking politics all freaking day and having a respectful debate. Disagreeing with someones opinion =/= hate
But insulting people because of their beliefs will cause animosity. She needs anonymity so she can be a d!ck weasel.

Exactly! Smile

DragonflyBelle · June 2012

alisonmsmith:
I don't associate with politicians.......

Then you would hate my family....

mrs+harlow · June 2012

Any chance we could turn Louisiana more Libertarian? Then I would even be more psyched about moving back home! heheheh

BabyMakes6 · June 2012

I seem to align more Libertarian but vote Republican to "make it count".

Hmm, maybe if all the Libertarians would actually vote Libertarian we would get somewhere.

jamaicam · June 2012

I'm to the left of the Democrats on most things! And unfortunately, I do associate with politicians - I work at our equivalent of the White House and my husband's best friend is the equivalent of a member of the House of Representatives

vtwd40 · June 2012

I'm not technically affiliated with any party, but I'm definitely liberal. I have never voted Republican, though I stay informed and WOULD if I felt they were the best candidate. I really enjoy politics, so I vote in every tiny election. I am totally fine with other peoples opinions about the topic...it's the uneducated, catch-phrase quoters that bother me.

Ximena M · June 2012

I am liberal and get more so everyday as I get more and more educated. To those of you who say you don't vote because you don't think your vote counts, it does. My BIL just lost an election by 137 votes. I know about 10 people who decided that they just didn't want to take the time and were sure he would win so they didn't vote. I don't talk politics with very many people because of my family. So this was volunteered info. There were simalar results throughout the state. Something like only 7% of the registered voters in the state voted.

Beener0514 · June 2012

gisa886:
I don't associate myself with one party. I believe in small government, but can't turn my back on social issues like gay marriage. I have a very difficult time voting and end up voting for what I feel is the lesser of two evils.

This exactly. I consider myself a fiscal conservative and a social liberal. I am a HUGE gay rights supporter but am also a member of the NRA and believe strongly in the 2nd amendment. My views don't fit with any party. In presidential elections, I have voted for both a Republican and a Democrat.

kkfeb04 · June 2012

I'm a fiscal responsible bleeding heart tree-hugging liberal in an extremely conservative county. DH and I are 2 of 228 people that voted for Obama in 08 in our borough of about 19,000 yeah us!

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