Don't know much about politics.

[dub dub II]

Understand the fundamental difference between a republic and a democracy.

Understand that political labels and political ideologies are usually two different things.

[Statutory Ape]

Originally Posted by dub dub II

Understand the fundamental difference between a republic and a democracy.

Understand that political labels and political ideologies are usually two different things.

And, understand deception.

[Zelva]

Some possible, quick resources..... for thought provoking consideration.

The Bigger the Government the Smaller the Citizen
The Bigger the Government the Smaller the Citizen - Political Science - Prager University

The American Trinity - Liberty, E Pluribus Unum, In God We Trust....
The American Trinity - Political Science - Prager University

Economics - 5 minute videos
Economics - Prager University

[kidkaos2]

Originally Posted by Longhornsfan87

OK, so I'm 20 years old, and I don't know much about political issues or economics, and I'm not sure what a liberal stance would be, and what a conservative one would be. What issues do those two stand on, usually? Where would I go to learn more about politics and economics?

If you want biased insults you have already done the right thing -- go a public forum and invite people on one side of the spectrum to describe what the people on the other side believe and do.

But if you're looking to honestly decide what people stand for and possible find where you fit in then there are two good resources.

First, go the offical party websites. Each party publishes their platform on their website.

Second, go take a votematch quiz. These free online surveys ask you questions about where you stand on particular issues, and then place you on an overall graph of of the political sphere based on your responses.

[Wendell Phillips]

If you want an education about politics, just stop in at the local tavern and you'll get more than you want. Politics is the ugly face of public vulgarity. Of all subjects, politics is poor-taste table talk. Confine it to the bars where it belongs.

The practice of politics is another matter. That has to do with getting elected to public office - and staying there. If you want, I can teach you the "short course".