New Gallup poll shows that america is waking up

Well blue is a democrat state and red is a gop state. Fox news has been saying that the democrats are losing favor in the country and that voldemorts, i mean, republicans, will rise back to power soon. I didnt think that was true, and I think this confirms my suspicion

Seems like, no matter who is in charge of things in D.C. they are always losing favor until the next election comes up. I'm sure that a lot of folks are unhappy with the Democrats at the moment, but they were also unhappy with Bush and the Republicans and then they re-elected Bush so their upset means little to me

Politicians are crooks in the first place, if it were me Id just abolish parties all together, because more often than not people vote with a party rather than for a qualified person. But its interesting to see what kind of mood the country is in at the moment

you make perfect sense actualy spicey, and it isn't often you and I agree on anything. Now, if I can only get you to toss away your red/blue mentality, we might be getting somewhere (see my post above if you didn't read it)

You are X, it shouldn't be a blue/red thing, I think I have posted in other topics before that I hate the mentality of the left vs. right, so this is the same thing but I don't think I even saw it like that because to me, the label of blue/red is an election kind of term, but it is in the same category of pitting the left and right, and none of that gets us anywhere, it just becomes who is the neighborhood bully with the most friends. I still classify myself as Democrat but you are right, things should not be seen as blue and red, because that is just seeing in black and white, when there is so much grey that makes more sense in between.

X, you're my friend and you know I like and respect you a lot but this is something we're never going to agree on. I know how you feel about the whole Democrat/Republican, blue/red, left/right, liberal conservative thing and I SURE know how you feel about the two party system. I don't really disagree with you totally but for now it's what we have. That's not to say I haven't voted and wouldn't again vote for a third party or independent candidate if there's a viable one but I won't vote for someone with no chance at all just to "send a message" if it's going to mean I'll help putting someone into office who would do us harm. Anyway, I don't fit perfectly in a little blue box but I can't get within ten mies of the little red box! X, again I know we see things differently but to me there really ARE huge differences between the two philosophies or ideologies. I know you've said repeatedly that most of the differences between the two parties are on social issues and you're correct that they're the biggest differences but since it's been decided that these issues should be used politically I've made my choice about which side I'm on. I won't go into detail about each of these issues because I think you and most everyone else here knows where I stand. I'm not for government taking over our lives but I DO believe there are times when the government is necessary. Let me finish by saying my blue box isn't always comfortable and now and then I feel the need to get out for s spell but unless there are some major renovations I don't see myself moving into the red box anytime soon. I'd probably much prefer a nice, bigger and more roomy purple box but it would have to be the right shade for me to make the move. Annie

I asked another mylotter in another discussion that was similarly based a question that I will now ask you annie. I will quote it directly: "Ok then going on this basis, what is it about your "blue" box that distinguishes you from those who have squeezed themselves in to a little red box? What is it you see as the governmentaly relevent differences in those boxes?

Here's the actual article since the OP didn't bother to post it. http://www.gallup.com/poll/122003/Political-Party-Affiliation-States-Blue-Red-Far.aspx

Here's a poll for ya! 71% Say Obama’s Policies Have Driven Up Deficit http://www.rasmussenreports.com/public_content/politics/obama_administration/august_2009/71_say_obama_s_policies_have_driven_up_deficit