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View Poll Results: Please vote for your political persuasion
Very socially liberal - Very fiscally liberal 5 9.26%
Somewhat socially liberal - Somewhat fiscally liberal 6 11.11%
Socially liberal - Fiscally conservative 18 33.33%
Socially conservative - Fiscally liberal 1 1.85%
Somewhat socially conservative - Somewhat fiscally conservative 6 11.11%
Very socially conservative - Very fiscally conservative 10 18.52%
Some combination of the above. Please explain 12 22.22%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 54. You may not vote on this poll

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Old 12-31-2007, 10:01 AM
 
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After reading and participating some of the debates on this forum, it would be useful to see the demographics of those who participate here. It will put perspective on just how this forum differs from other web forums.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:05 AM
 
Location: Florida
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Florida - Republican.

I used to get involved in political forum debates, but most people, like Congress, only want to push their own opinion instead of reasoning together and finding middle ground. I haven't read too many of the posts on this forum yet.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:05 AM
 
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Mid-40's; African American, born before Voting Rights Act; not affiliated with any of the major parties; political inclination is moderate independent.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:07 AM
 
Location: Dallas, Texas
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Not affiliated with any party but I tend to vote Democrat.

I'm pro-choice, pro-gun control, anti-banning guns, anti-death penalty, anti-illegal immigration, pro-equal rights, pro-gay marriage/civil unions.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:07 AM
 
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Florida - Republican.

I used to get involved in political forum debates, but most people, like Congress, only want to push their own opinion instead of reasoning together and finding middle ground. I haven't read too many of the posts on this forum yet.
Middle ground? I'm not sure it is always appropriate to find middle ground. Some issues, there is no middle ground.

I think it is more appropriate to make a sound argument. If you have data to support your argument, then all the better.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:09 AM
 
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Not affiliated with any party but I tend to vote Democrat.

I'm pro-choice, pro-gun control, anti-banning guns, anti-death penalty, anti-illegal immigration, pro-equal rights, pro-gay marriage/civil unions.
Do you realize that the majority of your opinions are "Pro-choice" meaning you are pro the choice of the user and against regulation.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:13 AM
 
Location: Journey's End
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I'll be interested to see how this poll goes. We did one before and later I'll bring it back to life for comparison purposes. Since then, we've had many new members, and a change in Moderators.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:36 AM
 
Location: New Mexico
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Default What is your political persuasion

Socially liberal - Fiscally conservative


In the past, I've voted mostly Republican, due to their reputation for fiscal responsibility. Since they've totally abandoned that stance, I'll most likely be voting Democratic or third party for the forseeable future.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:44 AM
 
Location: Land of Thought and Flow
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Virginia - In between.

I really don't like to label myself for political purposes. There are some issues that I side with liberals. There are some issues I side with conservatives. On some issues, I side with socialists. In the end, I don't like to make my judgement based off who I am going to please - but rather what I feel on the issue at hand.
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Old 12-31-2007, 10:44 AM
 
Location: Harrisburg, PA
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Wow, interesting choices.

I picked the second one; which I guess is the best fit.

I am a twenty-something Democrat. I was raised in PA by my "FDR-New Deal" Democrat Grandparents. I've also traveled a bit (to Canada, UK, Israel and Jamaica) as a "non-tourist" if you know what I mean...and I think it's safe to say that I'm a Democratic Socialist (which is not the same as Communist!).

But I'm more Libertarian when it comes to personal civil liberties...so I feel the government has no say in abortion or gay marriage and I'm for the decriminalization of drugs. However, I'm also religious and I'm against the federal funding of things like abortion clinics, etc. Private, non-profits should oversee that IMHO.

Basics like healthcare and education should be covered; especially here...in the richest country on the planet. I think that rich people have a heavier tax burden OR opt to provide money towards bona-fide charitable causes to recycle the money through the society. Sounds simple, but I often times don't find common ground with other people who a die-hard adherhents to a particular political philosophy.

I do like how the Republicans support Israel though.
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