Political Parties?

[adpimiz]

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.

[tea&krumpets]

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.

[DGTess]

Originally Posted by tea&krumpets

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.

[BabyPiNK_FL]

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

[Psi U MC Vito]

I'm a Third Way social democrat.

[als463]

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]

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.

[barbino]

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.

[Munchkin03]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

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

Isn't that Mr. Earp?

[adpimiz]

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.

[glittergal1985]

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.

[DeltaBetaBaby]

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/

[adpimiz]

Originally Posted by glittergal1985

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.

[SydneyK]

Originally Posted by DeltaBetaBaby

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.

[MysticCat]

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.