Are you democrat, republican, independent, or other, and why?

Burning Down · 06-08-2013, 11:24 AM

I'm very much a social democrat. Social democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm not sure if the US has something similar... can't be as cut and dry as Democrat, Republican, Independent.

djchameleon · 06-08-2013, 11:27 AM

I voted that I'm independent but I'm actually part of the Working Families party.

CanwllCorfe · 06-08-2013, 11:47 AM

I'm registered as an Independent. The last time around I happened to go to one of those, "Who should you vote for?" sites, and it was quite clear Gary Johnson fit with my views. I don't know if that actually makes me libertarian, but in a general sense, I'm fiscally conservative and socially liberal.

Necromancer · 06-08-2013, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Burning Down

I'm very much a social democrat. Social democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

I'm not sure if the US has something similar... can't be as cut and dry as Democrat, Republican, Independent.

I found it interesting concerning Neoliberalism, contemporary era, 1979 to present.

The economic crisis in the Western world during the mid to late 1970s resulted in the rise of neoliberalism and politicians elected on neoliberal platforms such as British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and US President Ronald Reagan. The rise in support for neoliberalism raised questions over the political viability of social democracy, such as sociologist Ralf Dahrendorf predicting the "end of the social democratic century".

Trollheart · 06-08-2013, 01:36 PM

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Is the Irish press as right wing and fictitious in its reporting as the British press is?

Like every country, there are papers that are right wing, left wing and no wing. I don't read the papers so couldn't say but I know a lot of them are owned by a conglomerate which is I think basically right-leaning. The news is relatively unbiased: if the govt ****s up, they report it. If the opposition **** up they report it. In fairness, even if they (RTE, the broadcasting authority) **** up they make a story out of it.

Trollheart · 06-08-2013, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

Where did that^ obtuse statement come from?I honestly can't tell the difference between trolling and idiocy anymore. Guess it's best to treat them as the same thing.

It's a big mess and cannot be fixed by one man. It requires a strong and cooperative Congress with members on both sides of the aisle working together.

From the very opening line of your post.
Anyway, ffs I'm just joking, don't get all upset. Didn'tcha see the smiley?

djchameleon · 06-08-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

From the very opening line of your post.
Anyway, ffs I'm just joking, don't get all upset. Didn'tcha see the smiley?

politics is srs business. No joking allowed

Necromancer · 06-08-2013, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Trollheart

From the very opening line of your post.
Anyway, ffs I'm just joking, don't get all upset. Didn'tcha see the smiley?

I wasn't upset Trollheart,

I just found the contextomy of your comment distorting its intended meaning. Sorry if I didn't include the subject of politics in all areas of society. That was a mistake on my part, my apologies.

Here in the States we have, Republicans. Democrats. Libertarians. Greens. Neocons. Ultraliberals, and so on. Americans are a diverse bunch, and they're growing increasingly polarized and seemingly more unable to discuss or not always willing to listen to and hear an opposing or contradictory view. I have been guilty for those same exact reasons mentioned before myself, I am in no way an expert or scholar on the subject of politics by far, just having an open discussion while adding my own personal opinion, nothing more.

Thank You! for your participation my friend.

~~Sansa Stark~~ · 06-08-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Necromancer

Where did that^ obtuse statement come from?I honestly can't tell the difference between trolling and idiocy anymore. Guess it's best to treat them as the same thing.

It's a big mess and cannot be fixed by one man. It requires a strong and cooperative Congress with members on both sides of the aisle working together.

Hermione is now your fan~!

Justthefacts · 06-08-2013, 02:49 PM

I'm a Buddhist.

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06-08-2013, 11:47 AM	#13 (permalink)
CanwllCorfe Quiet Man in the Corner Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Pocono Mountains Posts: 2,480	I'm registered as an Independent. The last time around I happened to go to one of those, "Who should you vote for?" sites, and it was quite clear Gary Johnson fit with my views. I don't know if that actually makes me libertarian, but in a general sense, I'm fiscally conservative and socially liberal. __________________ Your eyes were never yet let in to see the majesty and riches of the mind, but dwell in darkness; for your God is blind.

06-08-2013, 11:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Burning Down The Music Guru. Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Beyond the Wall Posts: 4,858	I'm very much a social democrat. Social democracy - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia I'm not sure if the US has something similar... can't be as cut and dry as Democrat, Republican, Independent.