Which Are You

[oggbashan]

I am the only member of the only political party that will have me.

In the UK I like some of the policies of each of the main parties and hate some of their other policies so much that I have difficulty choosing a least-worst to vote for. However I do make that decision because many good people died so that I can make a choice. I owe it to the dead to exercise the democratic right they preserved for me.

Og

 

[Lauren Hynde]

I'm a social democrat, which means I'm in the same mindset as about 80% of the political parties in Europe, regardless of their names.

 

[Guest]

Like Og, I'm somewhat of a floating voter (although maybe not quite as much as him), but have voted Labour for the last two general elections, and fully expect to this time, too. I suppose ideology-wise, I do see myself as a social democrat. I've never liked the Tories much (values all scewed, based too much on individual greed) and the Lib Dems just haven't got enough "oomph". Policy-wise, my own preferences are closer to those of Labour than they are to those of any other party, and they've run a good economy, despite what the Tories try to say.

 

[rgraham666]

However I do make that decision because many good people died so that I can make a choice. I owe it to the dead to exercise the democratic right they preserved for me.

Og

That's my belief exactly.

 

[Remec]

Matriarch, I love you. I very nearly put "Whig. <England, circa 1800>," but then thought, "No, who will even remember that there was an American Whig party?" (Actually there were two - one around the time of the American Revolution opposing continued allegiance to Britian, and the one your quote mentions.)

I'm with the British Whigs.

I actually hadn't known there were any *other* than American Whigs. Although, knowing about when they came into play, I should've guessed they had a connection to something that had gone before.

Almost everything does.
<g>

 

[gauchecritic]

Communist. (idealogically)

Following Ogg's reasons I actively choose not to vote.
Got into party politics quite deeply some years ago and discovered that there isn't a single politician anywhere that follows 'what is right' in favour of 'what is expedient'.

 

[BlackShanglan]

Communist. (idealogically)

Following Ogg's reasons I actively choose not to vote.
Got into party politics quite deeply some years ago and discovered that there isn't a single politician anywhere that follows 'what is right' in favour of 'what is expedient'.

I'm largely in agreement. I do, however, vote - just for other reasons. I'm not sure what it's like in the UK, but in the States it's matter of public record whether or not you voted. Demographic groups that don't vote get shafted even worse than the rest. Hence the US tendency to treat Social Security as a sacred cow; the elderly vote at much higher rates. Hence, too, our piss-poor excuse for higher education funding; students that age very rarely vote.

I often end up voting for someone I'm sure won't win, but I do want it on record that I voted.

Shanglan

 

[SeaCat]

well I guess a democratic republican would be a party also. Which current party do you affiliate yourself with?



I swear I am not looking to argue. I just was wondering where everyone stands. I used to want to get a degree in political science just so I could discuss politics. I love learning about people's views.

Shang you would look so good in a white powdered wig sittin gwith a small hammer in the supreme court. Although it'll be a long time before they allow horses in politics.

Actually I vote independant because I prefer to vote for the person and not the party. If you vote for the party you are locked into voting only for the people in that party. If you don't like all of the people from that party who are running, then you are screwed.

Cat

 

[Wildcard Ky]

I'm an independent. I vote for the candidate that most closely matches my beliefs, regardless of their party affiliation.

I'm a slightly right of center moderate. Fiscally I'm conservative. I believe in lower taxes, reduced spending, etc. I support anything that enforces personal freedoms. Be it abortion, flag burning, right to bear arms or whatever. If it expands personal freedom, I'm for it.

 

[hmmnmm]

Since definitions and party labels seem to change, I'm not so different. I've never given much crap about politics. As far as policies, it seems I usually end up in agreement with those who I cannot stand to be around, and it goes the other way: those I like being around I tend to disagree with when it comes to politics - hence, fuck politics.
Also - sorry, not in the best mood these days - just having dealt with a particular US Embassy in a place I will not name, realizing the dearth of brain activity in those persons, I often seriously contemplate the idea of renouncing my US citizenship. It is not hard to understand why so many people hate us.