[General] Great Big Politics Poll

kookykman · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:22 pm

Non-US, UK, Aus, and Canada residents only, please.

Only vote in one poll.

EDIT: Meh, the whole thing's been locked, kinda ruining the purpose of the "Great Big" part.

EDIT: I've re-made this into a general poll, per mod's request.

StrongRad · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:29 pm

Edit the title of this one and you can use it for EVERY country.

The only problem I see is that "Independant" parties are either liberal, conservative, or moderate.

kookykman · **Posted:** Sun Feb 19, 2006 11:30 pm

Well, by "Independent" I mean "not in a party".

Beyond the Grave · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 12:43 am

You got the stances mixed up. Liberals are Left-leaning and Conservatives are Right-leaning.

PianoManGidley · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:30 am

Beyond the Grave wrote:

You got the stances mixed up. Liberals are Left-leaning and Conservatives are Right-leaning.

And hence, I don't know how to vote. Moreover, while I hold liberal views on social subjects (e.g. abortion, gay marriage, etc.) for my country (the USA), I hold more moderate views on economics (e.g. welfare, social security, etc.).

StrongRad · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:33 am

Beyond the Grave wrote:

You got the stances mixed up. Liberals are Left-leaning and Conservatives are Right-leaning.

Fixed it!

IantheGecko · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 3:39 am

Since I'm too young to register for a political party, I would say moderate since that's where my Political Compass goes.

topofsm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:03 am

I am conservative, but I am only 14, so mine really dosen't count much.

Alberto · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 5:13 am

I'm My own made up party, so Independent.

Mikes! · **Joined:** Thu Mar 10, 2005 12:53 am **Posts:** 350

What about a completely different category: Those who prefer voluntary cooperation between free humans over any government system.

Funkmaster Hoff · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 7:26 am

hi mef

Left.

What's Her Face · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:32 am

Because of my travels, I once had three votes at the same time - one in the Republic of Ireland, in Northern Ireland, and in the UK general elections.

I usually vote indepentant, mostly just to stick it to the Man. A few years ago, I voted for a guy calling himself Ming the Merciless, who's campaigning for the legalisation of cannabis in Ireland. :mrgreen:

Beyond the Grave · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:05 pm

I am a moderate Democrat. I tend to support the Democratic party more than the Republican party, but I am pretty moderate in my views.

StrongRad · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:10 pm

What's Her Face wrote:

Because of my travels, I once had three votes at the same time - one in the Republic of Ireland, in Northern Ireland, and in the UK general elections.

I usually vote indepentant, mostly just to stick it to the Man. A few years ago, I voted for a guy calling himself Ming the Merciless, who's campaigning for the legalisation of cannabis in Ireland. :mrgreen:

Here's one for you. I like #'s 6 and 9. LOL

Beyond the Grave · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 6:14 pm

StrongRad wrote:

What's Her Face wrote:

Because of my travels, I once had three votes at the same time - one in the Republic of Ireland, in Northern Ireland, and in the UK general elections.

I usually vote indepentant, mostly just to stick it to the Man. A few years ago, I voted for a guy calling himself Ming the Merciless, who's campaigning for the legalisation of cannabis in Ireland. :mrgreen:

Here's one for you. I like #'s 6 and 9. LOL

You told me about that dude. Why does it seem that Minnesota gets all of the interesting candiadates?

extremejon09 · **Joined:** Mon May 10, 2004 10:28 pm **Posts:** 4675

Beyond the Grave wrote:

StrongRad wrote:

What's Her Face wrote:

Because of my travels, I once had three votes at the same time - one in the Republic of Ireland, in Northern Ireland, and in the UK general elections.

I usually vote indepentant, mostly just to stick it to the Man. A few years ago, I voted for a guy calling himself Ming the Merciless, who's campaigning for the legalisation of cannabis in Ireland. :mrgreen:

Here's one for you. I like #'s 6 and 9. LOL

You told me about that dude. Why does it seem that Minnesota gets all of the interesting candiadates?

Yeah...it's Kind of impossible for this guy to be elected.

EDIT:

Quote:

It is a common misconception that Satanic people
are evil. This is a gross misunderstanding. On a
whole those who worship Lucifer, are no more evil
than those who worship other Gods....

Quote:

As I have previously stated, I am evil...

...ORLY?!!!

EDIT AGAIN:

Quote:

Additionally, I
will have President George W. Bush charged and tried for the murders of
every American that has been killed in Iraq as a result of him sending them
into War. Upon being convicted, I think everyone knows what his punishment
will be.

...Is that even possible?

StrongRad · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:04 pm

Well, I don't see him saying he is evil and saying that satanists aren't evil is a contradiction.

My favorite thing I've seen is his reason why he hates God... Essentially it boils down to "God is a lousy parent". He is mad at God for sending his son to earth knowing he would be brutally handled and then crucified.

ANYWAY,

TOASTPAINT.

Beyond the Grave · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:13 pm

If COLA was able to vote, he would vote for this dude.

Krazed Squirell · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 10:22 pm

I consider myself independent, but todays politically minded person would lump me in with libreals.

Moderation is going the way of the dodo. -Krazed Squirell

Rogue Leader · **Posted:** Mon Feb 20, 2006 11:41 pm

I am an independent. But if I was to be tethered down to a political affiliation, it would be a republican. More accurately, I am a moderate conservative, or at least I think I am...

ShutItUpMe · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2006 4:02 am

I would like to say "none," so I guess that makes me independent. What bugs me about modern politics is that we are in situations where change is needed, we acknowledge that change is needed, and we fight it every step of the way. "It's not RIGHT to do it this way." I, for whatever reason, get really irritated when people try to bring morality into the mix as credible, logical, argument because morality varies from person to person. The purpose of government is to create a framework by which society can efficiently operate, and make its policies known to the public. Countries that insert clauses guaranteeing rights like the freedom of expression open a floodgate of interpretation issues that complicate matters. This is odd, since I am a Catholic by baptism so one would be likely to assume that I'd be more likely to allow my ethical beliefs to influence my political views. However, in the cover of the night I am a Machiavellian at heart.

By the way, if it sounded like I was getting agitated or flaming at all in that rant, I really wasn't. :mrgreen:

I can easily see where someone would argue the opposite, and since there aren't any encyclopedia articles or court rulings that can exactly determine who is right, I'd be a jerk to act like my thoughts are any more than thoughts.

Mr.KISS · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2006 5:46 am

I'm librish I guess. Most of my views would be categorized as liberal. Except on things like religeon in public places* and such.

*Seriously, who gets offended by that kind of stuff?

Crystallina · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:05 pm

I'd say I'm independent because I don't really agree with either major party.

seamusz · **Posted:** Tue Feb 21, 2006 10:16 pm

I would just like to say that you can be liberal or conservative and still independent. I am an independent conservative.

Crystallina · **Posted:** Wed Feb 22, 2006 1:57 am

I never said you couldn't. Personally I'd describe myself as somewhere between conservative and libertarian.

Puphles · **Posted:** Wed Feb 22, 2006 2:53 am

I'm not old enough to be registered, but I'd say I'm more of a left-wing-type person.

seamusz · **Posted:** Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:50 pm

Crystallina wrote:

I never said you couldn't. Personally I'd describe myself as somewhere between conservative and libertarian.

Sorry, the comment was more at the creator of the thread, not directed at you.

Code J · **Posted:** Thu Feb 23, 2006 4:06 am

I'm a liberal, and I am on the left for most subjects and debates.

Acekirby · **Posted:** Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:33 pm

Beyond the Grave wrote:

You told me about that dude. Why does it seem that Minnesota gets all of the interesting candiadates?

Minnesota? What about Massachusetts? Or have you already forgot about Howard Dean?

Anyway, I'm a lefty. A liberal. I'm for abortion and all that rot.

Beyond the Grave · **Posted:** Thu Feb 23, 2006 6:51 pm

Acekirby wrote:

Beyond the Grave wrote:

You told me about that dude. Why does it seem that Minnesota gets all of the interesting candiadates?

Minnesota? What about Massachusetts? Or have you already forgot about Howard Dean?

Umm...Howard Dean was from Vermont not Massachusetts. He was a better candidate that Kerry, but the media screwed him over. Not to mention Minnesota has had Watler Mondale, whose 1984 presidential campaign slogan was "Where's the beef?' and lost in the most lopsided election in US history. Then they had Jesse "The Body" Ventura, a former Pro Wrestler. Here are some of the things he did as governor.

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