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strawman

A Third Party

Jun 25, 2006 21:54

I know that many people self-identify with one party or the other. The people who this LiveJournal will reach for the most part are going to self-identify as Democrats. However, I would like to present another option for you to examine ( Read more... )

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angeldesignpro June 26 2006, 02:59:57 UTC

That doesn't really make any sense?

strawman June 26 2006, 04:23:20 UTC

What really doesn't make any sense?

angeldesignpro June 26 2006, 04:36:04 UTC

Well, I tried for about 5 minutes to find something specific, but I'm going to have to fall back on "anything you posted" :P

strawman June 26 2006, 22:26:17 UTC

IM me tonight. There shall be a debate to end all debate!

mogrothir June 26 2006, 13:12:55 UTC

I don't self-identify as a Democrat! I feel special.

Truth be told, I don't self-identify as a Republican, either. In fact, I don't really have a political ideology at the moment.

But!

I dunno. Sounds like a good plan, but it's just a lot of words.

queenfrostine83 June 26 2006, 16:14:06 UTC

To help out Eric : I think the problematic statement here is
"I believe that it is time that America as a whole UNITES and finds the common ground which can bring us together." The citizens of this lovely country are never going to have some magical "unified dream"; thus it will be impossible for a leader to help us find such unity. Sure, there are some leaders who are more moderate than others, and these are probably the best ones since the majority of the people are at the least not repulsed by their ideas; but still. There is no way to make everyone happy or even tolerant of the elected leader.

My guess is that everyone who is part of this "Unity08" thing will end up voting along party lines again, since the candidate of their original party will best suit their idea of what America's unifying vision should be.

strawman June 26 2006, 22:25:41 UTC

What if your ideology really does however fall into a more moderate category?

I for instance believe in a balanced budget. Typically a conservative idea. I believe in more liberal social policy. That makes me a moderate. With a Democratic leaning clearly but still a Democrat.

The thing is the issues of the day need some compromise, until we have a leader who represents a voice of compromise they will not be solved. With the current nominating systems (aka primaries and caucuses) only the party faithful tend to vote. This has led to the most extreme nominations possible.

The reason we need Unity08 is not necessarily because they will be elected, it is because they will force the major parties to moderate their views. I stress that Unity08 is not a permanent party, hence the 08, it is a movement to the center.

theaterprincezz June 27 2006, 13:08:28 UTC

There aren't enough Republicans in the world...

love

~Patty