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| *mipadi* |
 Oct 2 2005, 06:06 PM
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QUOTE(je like french @ Oct 2 2005, 4:37 PM) oh come on, choose one! apathy isn't a good thing when it comes to politics... i'm democrat.  I can't really blame someone for not choosing a party. There's not really any huge difference between the major parties; each party's platform is basically "do whatever it takes to keep power." |
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Oct 2 2005, 06:13 PM
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QUOTE(mipadi @ Oct 2 2005, 7:06 PM) I can't really blame someone for not choosing a party. There's not really any huge difference between the major parties; each party's platform is basically "do whatever it takes to keep power." however, there is a difference between being moderate and apathetic. and yes, both parties want power but they do have different stands on issues (taxes, abortion, gay marriage, etc). |
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| *mipadi* |
Oct 2 2005, 06:21 PM
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QUOTE(je like french @ Oct 2 2005, 7:13 PM) however, there is a difference between being moderate and apathetic. and yes, both parties want power but they do have different stands on issues (taxes, abortion, gay marriage, etc). Sure, they have stands now, but those change with according to the group the party is trying to woe. Look at fiscal responsbility, for example. In the late 80s and early 90s, Republicans clamored for a balanced budget; Democrats were the ones who spent more than the government earned. Now, fifteen years later, Republicans drive a budget deficit, while Democrats clamor for a balanced budget. The only consistency is that the party in power spends as much as it can, while the minority party does everything it can to criticize those in power. The reason I can understand apathy is that political platforms change with the wind, and taking an active role in politics hardly results in long-term change. Politicians never think more than 4-6 years down the road. |
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Oct 2 2005, 06:34 PM
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 What a hypocrite. Group: Member Posts: 2,754 Joined: Apr 2005 Member No: 128,150 |
I don't care about parties. :X
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Oct 2 2005, 06:36 PM
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well, what about right now in this year, with the issues facing us now? couldn't they answer based on that at least?
i can understand why some people are apathetic and cynical towards politics (i see what you mean about the constant changes), but i can't support and encourage it. |
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Oct 2 2005, 07:39 PM
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im not up on politics, but i took a quiz on the comp the other day for fun in government and it said i was democratic (i think).
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Oct 3 2005, 01:51 AM
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definitely a democrat
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Oct 3 2005, 04:48 PM
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 What up, dawg? Group: Member Posts: 235 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 19,480 |
I took this awsome OK Cupid political test and it said that I was 18% Socially persmissive (basically, I'm socially conservative) and I'm 88% Economically permissive (basically, economic conservative)
According to the test, I'm a Strong Republican. My best friend was almost facist. Here's the link. I was between Reagan's left (our left, his right) eye and ear. Heheheh... Rin-chan |
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Oct 3 2005, 05:04 PM
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^ i just took that and got:
You are a Social Moderate (56% permissive) and an... Economic Liberal (18% permissive) You are best described as a: Democrat You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. |
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Oct 3 2005, 05:12 PM
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 Another ditch in the road... you keep moving Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 |
well, in terms of British Parties, i am a Liberal Democrat
however, this test told me i was a socialist, which i can live with, i wa spleasantly close to Ghandi, which can only e a good thing |
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Oct 3 2005, 05:49 PM
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I support PLP.... they give free tee-shirts.
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Oct 3 2005, 05:53 PM
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What up, dawg? Group: Member Posts: 235 Joined: Jun 2004 Member No: 19,480 |
QUOTE(xcaitlinx @ Oct 3 2005, 5:04 PM) You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. I think it says that for everyone... It said the same for me and my Libertarian brother... lol Ghandi is cool... But I don't think I'm much like him... Yeah... Rin-chan |
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Oct 3 2005, 06:17 PM
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 Lauren loves YOU. Group: Member Posts: 2,357 Joined: Jul 2004 Member No: 32,793 |
I took an online quiz that says I'm a moderate. But, I really consider myself a conservative Democrat. The Bay Area is filled with liberal Democrats that slap me any time I say something even remotely conservative, which is automatically linked to being a Republican. God forbid I say something against abortion. I'd probably get shot.
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Oct 3 2005, 06:29 PM
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I'm independent but I lean more towards to Democratic views. :)
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Oct 3 2005, 06:47 PM
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QUOTE(LEGITERICJONES @ Oct 3 2005, 6:49 PM) I support PLP.... they give free tee-shirts. Sweet. I support anyone who gives out free t-shirts. |
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Oct 3 2005, 06:54 PM
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QUOTE(yummy_delight @ Oct 3 2005, 6:17 PM) I took an online quiz that says I'm a moderate. But, I really consider myself a conservative Democrat. The Bay Area is filled with liberal Democrats that slap me any time I say something even remotely conservative, which is automatically linked to being a Republican. God forbid I say something against abortion. I'd probably get shot. Isn't it essentially the same to be a moderate and a conservative democrat? |
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Oct 3 2005, 09:37 PM
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 i've never wanted anything rationale. Group: Staff Alumni Posts: 8,449 Joined: May 2004 Member No: 19,045 |
yay for being a socialist, I am right on top of Hillary Clinton ;]
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Oct 4 2005, 12:46 AM
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 "Silly me, I thought this was a free country" Group: Human Posts: 1,666 Joined: Nov 2004 Member No: 60,913 |
I'm a democrat
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Oct 4 2005, 04:03 PM
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QUOTE(rinchan089 @ Oct 3 2005, 5:48 PM) I took this awsome OK Cupid political test and it said that I was 18% Socially persmissive (basically, I'm socially conservative) and I'm 88% Economically permissive (basically, economic conservative) According to the test, I'm a Strong Republican. My best friend was almost facist. Here's the link. I was between Reagan's left (our left, his right) eye and ear. Heheheh... Rin-chan ....i got totalitarian. um, what? |
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Oct 4 2005, 04:12 PM
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You are a
Social Moderate (56% permissive) and an... Economic Liberal (23% permissive) You are best described as a: Democrat You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness. loc: (24, -100) modscore: (14, 34) |
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Oct 4 2005, 04:18 PM
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Another ditch in the road... you keep moving Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 |
QUOTE(Rachel is love @ Oct 4 2005, 3:37 AM) yay for being a socialist, I am right on top of Hillary Clinton ;] ooh-la-la |
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| *mipadi* |
Oct 4 2005, 05:28 PM
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QUOTE(je like french @ Oct 4 2005, 5:03 PM) ....i got totalitarian. um, what? Fascist pig. |
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Oct 4 2005, 05:29 PM
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Another ditch in the road... you keep moving Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 |
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why pig? why not fascist gazelle? that is pigism, i say! |
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Oct 4 2005, 06:02 PM
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QUOTE(racoons > you @ Oct 4 2005, 6:29 PM) ^ why pig? why not fascist gazelle? that is pigism, i say! i think it has something to do with animal farm, haha. that's my guess. |
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Oct 4 2005, 06:11 PM
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Another ditch in the road... you keep moving Group: Member Posts: 6,281 Joined: Jan 2005 Member No: 85,152 |
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cunning. |
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