Political Parties? - Page 17

als463 · #1 11-03-2012, 02:33 PM

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.

DeltaBetaBaby · #2 11-03-2012, 02:48 PM

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.

adpimiz · #3 11-03-2012, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

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.

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.

DeltaBetaBaby · #4 11-03-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by adpimiz

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.

http://whatever.scalzi.com/2012/05/1...ting-there-is/

SydneyK · #5 11-03-2012, 08:19 PM

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http://whatever.scalzi.com/2012/05/1...ting-there-is/

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.

alum · #6 11-04-2012, 02:42 PM

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I agree! I live in a swing state and I've never seen so many commercials in one day! I am Republican and voted as such.

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

MysticCat · #7 11-03-2012, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by adpimiz

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.

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.

adpimiz · #8 11-03-2012, 09:37 PM

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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.

thewasher418 · #9 11-04-2012, 01:41 AM

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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?

MysticCat · #10 11-04-2012, 09:37 AM

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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.

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.

barbino · #11 11-03-2012, 05:27 PM

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.

glittergal1985 · #12 11-03-2012, 07:56 PM

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.

adpimiz · #13 11-03-2012, 08:03 PM

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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.

nwmiss14 · #14 03-20-2016, 07:36 PM

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.

NWguy · #15 09-28-2016, 04:54 PM

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.