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jubblies · 04-19-2004, 11:16 PM

In my government class we're being forced to figure out what political party we belong to, but it's somewhat difficult to read about each party's stances on different issues when all any of them seem to be focused on is gay marriage. I mean, is it really THAT big of an issue? Isn't there more important things to be dealing with tpday other than who's allowed to sleep with who? What does that say about our country?

Calamity Jane · 04-20-2004, 10:02 AM

gay marriage is just a hot topic right now. it's one issue that people really get heated up about. it's just a sign of the times. although it's not the only issue you should center your political choices on, it is something to consider.

f3lix · 04-20-2004, 10:51 AM

there are numerous links to political party affiliations on this sight... if you search "the worlds smallest politcal quiz" that should yield you a quickie. There's another that you pick which of the 4 positions on an issue you like (w/o knowing which belongs to which) and it tells you in the end what you favor. They are Rep, Dem, Lib, and Green.

George Sherman · 04-20-2004, 02:22 PM

Green party dude, but if you actually want your vote to count, you might as well go with the donkey or elephant. Not that it wouldn't count, but you know they wont get elected.

f3lix · 04-20-2004, 02:25 PM

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Originally posted by George Sherman:
Green party dude, but if you actually want your vote to count, you might as well go with the donkey or elephant. Not that it wouldn't count, but you know they wont get elected.

While many view third parties as a "wasted vote", how is one to explain the 500+ offices held by the Libertarian Party?

Pliedes · 04-20-2004, 08:31 PM

[quote]Originally posted by f3lix:

Quote:

Originally posted by George Sherman:
[qb]While many view third parties as a "wasted vote", how is one to explain the 500+ offices held by the Libertarian Party?

By chalking it up to mostly small time positions, and then by comparing it to the number of Republicans and Democrats elected.

f3lix · 04-20-2004, 10:36 PM

Libertarians continue to take more and more small gov't offices; which is the plan. We realized we aren't going to win big offices until people see what we can do at a local and personal level for them, and it's working.

Ugly Bastard · 04-20-2004, 11:06 PM

f3lix, is everyone in your party this deceptively-positive about how 'good' your party is doing, or is it just you?

I'm not giving you shit, and this isn't anything personal...this is a legitimate question. It seems like anytime you talk about the Libertarian Party, you are very upbeat, and positive even though only like 2% of the country are Libertarians, and the other 98% really don't give a fuck about you guys.

-Ugly Bastard

yardobeef · 04-23-2004, 09:31 PM

it's true its unlikely for a lib to get elected as pres, so i think ill vote dem just to keep bush's retarded ass out of office

f3lix · 04-24-2004, 03:51 AM

UB, The Libs have great hopes and most have this heavenly view that I have to bring them down from; some thought I'd win the sheriff's race... While maybe only 2% are registered Libertarians, it shows that you don't need to be a Repub or Dem to win an election. Our party views many elections as a chance to get out our message.

A third party doesn't have to get into office to win the election; by getting our views and goals put into place, is winning an election.

04-20-2004, 02:22 PM	#4 (permalink)
George Sherman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Fullerton & Damen Posts: 1,109 Internets: 14	Green party dude, but if you actually want your vote to count, you might as well go with the donkey or elephant. Not that it wouldn't count, but you know they wont get elected.
	...to abuse the testicles of the establishment.

04-23-2004, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
yardobeef Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Portage and IU Posts: 120 Internets: 2	it's true its unlikely for a lib to get elected as pres, so i think ill vote dem just to keep bush's retarded ass out of office
	What up brah?

04-19-2004, 11:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
jubblies Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bloomington Posts: 42 Internets: 10	In my government class we're being forced to figure out what political party we belong to, but it's somewhat difficult to read about each party's stances on different issues when all any of them seem to be focused on is gay marriage. I mean, is it really THAT big of an issue? Isn't there more important things to be dealing with tpday other than who's allowed to sleep with who? What does that say about our country?

04-20-2004, 10:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
Calamity Jane Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: indiana Posts: 309 Internets: 10	gay marriage is just a hot topic right now. it's one issue that people really get heated up about. it's just a sign of the times. although it's not the only issue you should center your political choices on, it is something to consider.

04-20-2004, 10:51 AM	#3 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	there are numerous links to political party affiliations on this sight... if you search "the worlds smallest politcal quiz" that should yield you a quickie. There's another that you pick which of the 4 positions on an issue you like (w/o knowing which belongs to which) and it tells you in the end what you favor. They are Rep, Dem, Lib, and Green.

04-20-2004, 10:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	Libertarians continue to take more and more small gov't offices; which is the plan. We realized we aren't going to win big offices until people see what we can do at a local and personal level for them, and it's working.

04-20-2004, 11:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ugly Bastard Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 13,643 Internets: 247330	f3lix, is everyone in your party this deceptively-positive about how 'good' your party is doing, or is it just you? I'm not giving you shit, and this isn't anything personal...this is a legitimate question. It seems like anytime you talk about the Libertarian Party, you are very upbeat, and positive even though only like 2% of the country are Libertarians, and the other 98% really don't give a fuck about you guys. -Ugly Bastard

04-24-2004, 03:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
f3lix Gangnam Style Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: DH's Massage Parlor Posts: 6,383 Internets: 213510	UB, The Libs have great hopes and most have this heavenly view that I have to bring them down from; some thought I'd win the sheriff's race... While maybe only 2% are registered Libertarians, it shows that you don't need to be a Repub or Dem to win an election. Our party views many elections as a chance to get out our message. A third party doesn't have to get into office to win the election; by getting our views and goals put into place, is winning an election.