Why are you the political party you are?

[Valkyr47]

I would like to consider myself an Independent, because I loathe the idea of having to choose certain sides on issues just to be considered a democrat or republican.

If i had to choose a party I would go with Libertarian because my beliefs and stances on issues are most aligned with that party

I plan to vote for either Ron Paul or Bob Barr this year

[rangerider]

Independent with pretty strong libertarian leanings.

I have strong feelings about government being faithful to the Constitution and it's intent.

I am appalled at the amount of people and favors bought and sold within the two major parties. I don't believe any one outfit has all the answers, and I do believe that members of either would gladly saw themselves and their constituents off a limb if it would gain personal and political traction. Since this has been going on since time immemorial, I don't anticipate much change, but I feel better about write-in votes.

Agree with the fact that perfectly good people can acquire office and be somehow corrupted in short order. As an independent, I can try to vote based on my impressions of how the candidate will do rather than what party they belong to. I can hope that someone who operates a little outside the accepted system will do better when in the halls of power. I can also hope that she/he will recognize b.s. when it's evident, and use the best ideas from all sources to make good policy.

[harborlady]

When I took a poll I was called centrist, but it's not on the general election ballot yet.
Wikkipedia is still weeding through disputed facts but basic outlines are mentioned. call it a rough sketch party. Centrist Party (United States) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
I'm wondering to myself if republicrats and democans got together there, if the real breakdown in america wouldn't be more like
20%rep 20%dem 10%lib 10%ind 40% centrist
sure would beat these near stalemate close contests and extreme factions running roughshod over everyone. It also might create a tyranny of majority as well.

The way we've been going lately it might also wind up...
25% rep 25%dem 25% cent 12.5%lib 12.5% ind lol

Food for thought...

[Losertarian]

Originally Posted by Go Ne

Is it because your parents were democrat or republican? why do you believe what you believe? all political parties do is divide us! thats why when i register i will be an independent! Seriously this nation is more like the DSA the divided states of america

I 1st voted for the republicans because I was in the military. then I found out that the republican party was no better than the facist liberal party except for name, not I vote with the party that vote most for the Constitution. therefore I vote for either the Constitution party or the Libertarian party.

the other 2 parties can both go to hell in a handbasket.