Are you a Democrat or a Republican?
By oXAquaXo
@oXAquaXo (607)
United States
June 22, 2011 7:17pm CST
I'm just joking, you don't have to answer that question. But after reading the question, you probably are already a little bit offended. Nowadays, asking people that you don't know entirely well this question can become a bit offensive and is a touchy subject, a little like religion. Why is that? Why has political position become such a sensitive topic?
I personally believe that this is due to the change in nature of politics. Originally, it was meant to be used for the sole purpose of the benefit of the government, therefore the people. But nowadays, with all the corruption, scandals, and personal greed, political opinion has become more of...almost like a "group" that you join, and must pledge your utmost loyalty to.
I've met many kids nowadays that are Democrats or Republicans because their parents are. In high school, they don't even know what half of the things they talk on news shows are. But they believe with all of their heart in that political party. And this has become a big problem. Politics isn't about memberships in elite groups, it's about changing the world for the better. Maybe Democrats have some good ideas that Republicans should look into, and vise versa.
So what do you think? Has politics reached a problematic point in America, and why? And if so, what do you suppose we should do? We are the people, and we are in control. So if there's a problem, then WE should consider looking for a solution.
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5 responses
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
23 Jun 11
What has happened is that we have liberal/progressive/socialist/leaning towards communism and marxism Democrats, and a few "moderates." Then we have RINOs who think they're moderate Republicans and conservative Republicans and TEA party conservative Republicans. And we have independents of all sizes and flavors, one of which is libertarian. They have similar views to the TEA party conservative Republicans, but are not quite the same.
It's no longer just Democrat and Republican, but more like one group of people who want big government to be their nanny and "give" them everything (which, of course, they have to take from productive individuals and businesses) and you have another group of people who want everyone to be responsible for themselves and for there to be more limited government (which was our original design in the Constitution) and fiscal responsibility.
Unfortunately, our schools don't teach much of our real history or civics any more, so it's no wonder that "kids" end up believing what adults around them believe, whether it's their parents or their indoctrinators in public school.
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@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
23 Jun 11
And, in case you can't tell, I'm a TEA party conservative Republican.
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@xfahctor (14118)
• Lancaster, New Hampshire
24 Jun 11
I Know you said you were just joking, but I would like to address your question anyways if you don't mind, Ma'am.
I am neither. The stark truth is there is no real difference between the two. The only difference between them is the parts of your life they want the government sticking it's nose in and the enemies they invent for us to come running to them for protection from.
If I had to choose a party, I'd say I was most aligned with the Libertarian party. I was a Constitution party supporter but they went too far in to the religious realm, which seemed to make them more like the republican party.
A friend of mine here on Mylot (thanks Glen!) put it in a way that spells it out the best and I hope he doesn't mind me quoting him. He said "the party system is "voting for dummies"". It's an easy way out of actually having to think about who to vote for. And it is so true. People are so fixated on that stupid letter next to the name of a candidate, that they don't look deeply enough in to a person's beliefs and just assume from that letter that they are the one to vote for.
One way I have been putting it is, how is it we can vote for the same two parties, election after election, year after year, and somehow with a straight face manage to call it "change"
believe it or not, I agree with you X.
@laglen (19759)
• United States
23 Jun 11
I am not offended at all by the question. Regarding politics today, its the same as usual, it seems heated but it always has been. Kids taking the party of their parents has been a fact for a long time. Remember highlights magazine that we read in elementary school? they have been doing presidential polling for decades, they can predict who will win an election by the way the kids vote.
@oXAquaXo (607)
• United States
23 Jun 11
I agree that it's heated, but sometimes, it's heated for no reason at all. And I do acknowledge the fact that kids have been voting like their parents for a long time. But I don't believe it should be like this. I think that we should all forget our differences and divisions based on political preference, and really start looking at how we can change our society for the better. Kids may be voting like their parents, but I believe they shouldn't. We should all develop our own opinion based on unbiased information and facts, so that we can develop genuine opinions. This may be difficult, but it might be done. But that's just my opinion :P
Happy mylotting, and thanks for commenting.
@debrakcarey (19887)
• United States
23 Jun 11
I see no reason to be offended by the subject of politics OR religion. People are being told we must conform and be all alike. It has to do with globalism. WE ARE ALL DIFFERENT, but the elite want us to be all the same. We're easier to control that way. Therefore, anyone who speaks THEIR point of view, unless it is to conform to the norm, is offensive. Individuality, having your own opinion is discouraged.
@kenzie45230 (3560)
• United States
23 Jun 11
Right. We are not cookie-cutter imitations of our parents or our peers. We are unique individuals and should be proud of that and each one should be pursuing the God-given talents and gifts that he/she has been given. That would make people much happier than sitting around thinking that the government can "give" you happiness.
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@ermadear (367)
• Indonesia
23 Jun 11
just want to share to you and all member too. at my country, there's a lot of type politic. democrat, republican, society,etc. we have almost 45 group politics. soo if i must choose one, are we choose democrat...i believe now at my country is almost all like democrat, but i don;t like that. soo...sorry aXAquaXo..i can't chooose both..hehe
@oXAquaXo (607)
• United States
23 Jun 11
Haha, yeah. I will admit that I am a Democrat, but I just hope that no one gets too heated and we begin an argument. What country do you live in that's mostly democratic? It sounds awesome :)
But although I'm democratic, I'm still open to some Republican ideals, and there are one or two Republicans that I respect. I guess that's what I'm trying to encourage. To be open to all ideals and not just stick to one thing because you have for so long. To just have one goal; improve society, as so many things are messed up right now :(
Anyway, thanks for commenting, and have fun mylotting!
