Choosing a political party 34 Articles

by Dustin Mcdaniel

One of the few memories I have of my grandfather was his love for politics. Despite being only seven or eight years old when my grandfather passed away, I recall attending many political functions with my pepaw and loving ...read more

by Jeff Brooks

Voting based solely on political party affiliation is devastating to our system. Before you start comparing party rhetoric, understand our founding documents, current laws and issues and determine your own point of view. ...read more

by Tom Ontis

My father was truly a blue collar worker. He drove a truck, picked up and delivered equipment to job sites, painted equipment as needed. For all this he brought home less than $10K per year and managed to raise a family ...read more

by Brad Kincaid

In America today, we show a marked tendency to label people. In the context of politics, if you follow the conservative ideology, the preferred label for those who oppose you is liberal Democrat(usually said with a sneer)....read more

by Thomas Knepper

When coming to this decision in life it is important to make your own choices. Your parents will undoubtedly sway your political judgement, and they should, because they have seen the world and have much more wisdom then t...read more

by Mayan Gabriel

Choosing a political party is one of the greatest privileges citizens of a democracy can participate in. Unfortunately, not everyone takes advantage of this right. Even more unfortunate, especially amongst younger voters...read more

by Paul Schingle

I feel fortunate, in some aspects and especially with regards to this question, to live in Illinois where you aren't expected to register with either of the two major parties. In effect, all registered voters in Illinois ...read more

by Charles Breitweiser

I have one simple answer whenever I am asked if I am a Republican or Democrat. My answer is,"I'm an American, anything else is not." If you pledge loyalty to a party, that is pledging your loyalty to a monetary source, a...read more

by Angel Rae

We've got two parties in this country: Republicans - represented by lock-jawed, pit bulls who can't or won't take the time to differentiate friend from foe before viciously attacking. They seem incapable of budging an i...read more

by Bobbi Leder

I was so excited the very first time I registered to vote; it made me feel like an official adult, and I knew from the start that I was a Democrat, and would be for life. I was all for women's rights, civil rights, providi...read more

by Jennifer Opoku

I have always prided myself on not belonging to any one of our two polarized political parties, however; I unfortunately live in a state in which I cannot vote in the primaries as an independent. Therefore, I end up changi...read more

by Wendi

While watching the current presidential campaigns certain subjects have become prevalent in the state of our Nation. Instead of beginning this article by smashing ideas or characteristics of certain individuals I would l...read more

by Pixie Bartlett

If you lived in my house growing up you didn't even think about voting for a Republican. In my family election day was as important as Labor Day! I grew up in a strong Democratic family. I remember going to several poli...read more

by Sonja Dupree

I respect the fact that everyone is entitled to their own opinion but for those who assume that anyone that have the audacity to hope-must be considered naive-this is directed to you. I prefer to have hope for the future r...read more

by Annalou Mack

MY POLITICAL TURNAROUND Politics and voting have always been important in our family. I remember as a youngster sitting beside my grandfather listening to the presidential election returns on the radio. My parents were...read more

by Thomas Nass

Wouldn't it be disturbing if we all woke up one morning to find ourselves saddled with a Special Interest-subsidized, mentally impaired and criminally incompetent administration. Replete with pathological liars. An adm...read more

by Rob Cross

Are you a Liberal, Conservative or Southern Conservative? Here is a little test that will help you decide. Question: How do you tell the difference between Liberals, Conservatives and Southern Conservatives? ...read more

by Gene De Lalla

When John Kerry was running for the Democratic nomination for his party's shot at the White House, a group of Vietnam veterans put together an organization called "Swift Boat Veterans for Truth." In short, these Vietnam ...read more

by Robert Cantrall

Going Independent Mom always said that I was too poor to be a republican. But, that didn't stop me from changing my affiliation from Democrat to Republican, a few years ago. I have spent years trying to distinguish betw...read more

by Giuseppe Novelli

First of all, I only write about the economy because, as somebody once famously said, "It's the economy, idiot!" That said, this may sound really simplistic, and it is, actually. But that's how things are, in the end they ...read more