I know there's one in TX. I've never used it, though.

Is there any real diff between parties?

I am a reg. Rebublican ( I try to vote for the best person), but
some of the platforms things are against my grain!
The Rebublica platform is a bit out of wack.

Why should the Govt. get into what a woman does with her body when it comes to having a baby? That is an individual situation for her only.

I feel that we are getting to many of our rights stepped on while the congress seems to make money off of our backs.

Congress is holding this country back, not one man in the White House.

We need a new PARTY to make a few of these long time wolves worried.

Congress does not want term limits, a cut in perks, PACs, and entitlements.

Why cut what the baby boomers who kept this country going be cut out/back of S S and Medicare, we paid for it. The Govt. barrowedfrom it(!), the money from us is in that arena. The Post Office is hurting, when times are good, there are raises given to Mgt. When a deficite, stamps are raised.

What else is wrong and what else is going to be cut back from those who need? One example is VETs!!! The VET has been screwed ever since WW II. Korean and V N war was umpopular as all have been since and they are lost. When does a change come when a fallen soldier is buried and the Flag is presented and now says for the grateful respects from the Sec. of Defense and not The President?

Sorry for the rant. The Politcals are scarying me.

Your basic lack of proficiency with the English language makes it hard to take you seriously.

I'm a 'Ron Paul' libertarian. Meaning fiscally super conservative and socially, traditional Conservative. Pro gay rights, anti abortion, anti illegal immigration, yadda yadda.

It's really hard to just say "I'm a _____" and not jump down other people's throats. lol

Anyway, I'm super liberal, socially and fiscally.

I consider myself a Republican, but I am socially liberal on a few issues. I'm pro-choice, and I believe that marijuana should be legalized.

Fiscally, I'm extremely conservative.

I am 100% for requiring an ID to vote and for drug testing for those on welfare. I also believe in cutting government programs to save money, instead of raising taxes.

I'll be voting for the first time come November 6, very exciting! :)

I'm registered as an independent but I lean right. More liberal on social issues (except abortion) and foreign policy, conservative economically.

Perfect candidate to view the Libertarian Party platform and possibly vote it; sounds like you have a lot in common.

Hardcore Democrat. But I did almost vote for Charlie Crist...almost.

I'm a Third Way social democrat.

I'm a Republican and I hate nothing more than being asked by people (particularly those who don't know me) how I can be in my career field and still vote Republican. That's a smug way of telling someone they must not be proficient in their job because they don't hold some of your same views. I draw the line there.

I used to be a Libertarian, because I thought government should stay out of stuff and everyone should do things on their own. Then I came to terms with my own privilege as a white woman from an upper-class background, and realized it is total nonsense to pretend that I am where I am through hard work or my own brilliance.

So, now I am a progressive, and typically vote democratic, but I cast my presidential vote for Jill Stein.

I've voted straight Republican my entire life. It runs in the family; both of my parents were Republican. My brother used to be the president of a Young Republican chapter. The first time my husband and I went to vote after getting married, he told me that he had no idea how he should vote. I half-sarcastically told him that he had married a Republican so he should vote like one. He has done this ever since.

I really did have my doubts about how I was going to vote this presidential election. I voted early and felt good about my decision. Now for the fun & excitement of another election as an election judge in Chicago.

Isn't that Mr. Earp?

I come from the same background, and I have worked extremely hard throughout my life and will continue to do so. My background by no means determines how successful I will be. If I get to where I hope to in my career, it will be because of hard work, not because I lived off my upper class parents.

Everyone tells me that it must be easy for me to be a Republican coming from a privileged background, but I fully believe that people should take whatever the are given in life and use it to better themselves.While I have definitely worked hard academically through my life, I haven't really had a "job" because I never needed one. Now that I have completed my education, I look forward to being employed and earning my own living rather than living off of my parents.

Co-sign.

Also, just because I come from an upper-class background does not mean I'm spoiled. My parents could pay for my college, but I am paying for most of it by myself. I'll also have to pay for all of my Law School.

Interesting article.

Regarding political parties - I'm just looking forward to Tuesday being over so I don't have Republican/Democrat mud-slinging shoved down my throat during every commercial.

It's not about living off of your upper class parents or denying that anyone has worked hard to earn what they have. It's about recognizing that that upper class background can provide advantages not available to everyone and possibly open doors not open to everyone.

That's not necessarily true.

It's not always true, but think about it this way. Kid A comes from a single parent household, Mom has a high school diploma only and works at Family Dollar. Kid B grew up in a house with a lawyer mom and a doctor dad. Both kids can, through hard work, ace the SATs, make straight As and get into a great college, right? Right!

But Kid A didn't grow up in an environment where it's common knowledge that you should take the PSAT, study for the SAT and take it early. Let alone an environment where it's common knowledge that SAT tutors/courses are available. Kid A has not been exposed to professionals in social circles, and those differences in social norms stick out like a sore thumb in an interview situation. I could go on, but I don't want to write a novel.

I'm not much for entitlements but can you at least acknowledge that difference?

You did note that I said "can" and "possibly"?

That said, I think it's fairly rare that it's not true, at least to some extent. And frankly, I think it's fairly common for people from more advantaged backgrounds not to realize, at least for a long time, just how much difference that background may have made.

I agree with all of this. And it can even be extended to prenatal care while your mom was pregnant with you, having more nutritious foods available to you making you healthier, living in areas where you don't lose sleep at night because of the gun shots in the streets, and being warm because the heat and electricity are on.

Ditto with the phone calls. I decided about a week ago that everything was going to voicemail.

EEK! I've changed. I'm still a registered republican so I can vote in primaries, but I consider myself more libertarian these days. If the democrats put up a better candidate (as was the case with several offices in Kentucky this past election) I have no problem voting outside my party. I vote for the best candidate, not the party line. That is how dipsticks get elected.

I agree. I consider myself Republican/Libertarian. Fiscally very conservative, socially liberal/moderate (VERY pro gay-rights, pro-choice, pro-environment). However, economic issues tend to be more important to me, so I lean right. I really dislike the crazies on both sides of the spectrum.

I am extremely liberal. I vote that way every time. I live in a fairly split location, leaning towards the red. I'm also a poli sci major. My professors are mostly liberal but i choose a very conservative advisor to get a more well rounded view.

I've voted Republican most of my life, but have also leaned Democrat on a few occasions. This year I'm voting Third Party, and what's surprised me is the criticism I'm getting from my Democrat friends and colleagues, who've said everything from "a vote for Johnson is a vote for Trump" to "you're giving the election to a racist".

I've gotten zero criticism from my GOP friends.

That's because they agree with your Democratic friends; they're just too savvy to say it.

BossLady is correct.

WOW, this has not been up dated in a really long time???

Look at what is going on in OUR COUNTRY so, is anyone besides me upset with all of the Shinola that has me been going on???:mad:

What happened to The Three Branches of The Government?

If Trump did nothing illegal, why not let his people testify?

Is The NEWs reporting the NEWs or MAKING IT?

Is there a need for a 3 rd Major Party?
Do not mean like the clucks from from the tea bag party, LMAO!

Sorry can't resist.

What happened to The Three Branches of The Government? Working perfectly fine. All at odds, bitching at each other -- Since the beginning of our time.

If Trump did nothing illegal, why not let his people testify? Executive privilege is very import. The Pres. has be able to talk crazy chit to his immediate staff -- i.e.; brainstorming, goofy policy ideas, etc. Let the courts decide -- see answer above.

I'll leave the others alone. :)