Why do I have to wear a political label?
By koopharper
@koopharper (7601)
Canada
November 15, 2015 4:11am CST
In the past, I've been loathe to participate in political discussions and I'm not sure that is really going to change. I consider myself apolitical. I have conservative acquaintances that consider me to be liberal scum and liberal ones that see me as a heartless conservative. Maybe that's the reason I often keep my political opinions to myself. I have good friends that strongly identify on both sides of the political divide. You should see some of the stuff that rolls by me on my Facebook feed, especially from my American friends. How do you people keep from killing each other?
Am I liberal or conservative? It doesn't matter. I can think for myself. I might take the liberal view on one issue and the conservative view on another. I've been around long enough to know that some things just don't work and that others just aren't right. Please don't take from me my right to think.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
15 Nov 15
If we can call accepting the good from both sides and rejecting the bad, I am content to be called a fence sitter. My opinions though are often quite strong on most issues.
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@boiboing (13153)
• Northampton, England
15 Nov 15
@koopharper I did one of those 'where are you on the political spectrum' tests and I had some pretty extreme views - but I also had extreme views in all four quadrants that meant I ended up sitting on the cross hair.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
15 Nov 15
@boiboing Funny I took one of those on Facebook and landed almost smack on the cross hair as well. It was not quite what I was expecting.
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@SamJest (42)
• Colchester, England
15 Nov 15
Overthrow the government. Put all the politicains and bankers in jail. Start your own currency outside of the central banking system. Run entirely from self-sufficient energy. It worked for Iceland why cant the rest of the world follow suit?
If we don't the rich will continue to get richer and the poor will die.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
15 Nov 15
Our rich need to get it through their heads that the common hardworking person has to have enough to survive or none of us will.
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
18 Nov 15
i certainly agree that all the bankers should be made to pay for their criminal activities
@peavey (16936)
• United States
15 Nov 15
It's your choice! You don't have to allow yourself to be labeled. I understand what you mean about Americans not killing each other, though. I ask that myself sometimes! 
Some people enjoy getting riled up about things and I admit that I do at times, but not always. Sometimes it's just not worth the trouble.
Some people enjoy getting riled up about things and I admit that I do at times, but not always. Sometimes it's just not worth the trouble.2 people like this
@Auntylou (4264)
• Oxford, England
18 Nov 15
Politics and religion are two subjects most likely to cause argument, and often best avoided
@chance216 (280)
• United States
15 Nov 15
I agree 100% Politics is not a football game you don't just pick a team and agree with everything they do. It is truly sad because in America if you don't vote either republican or democrat your vote is practically worthless.
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@koopharper (7601)
• Canada
15 Nov 15
A good idea is a good idea whoever thought of it. The opposite is also true. I like to be able to disagree with something without making enemies. Party politics in Canada are really not that far off what I see south of the border. We have what looks like two main choices.
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