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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    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

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    by Jennifer Vos

    I am having a crisis of my faith. Not my religious faith but my political faith. My political ideals have been very important to me for a long time. I had my first witness, if you will, on November 4, 1980, as I cheered...read more

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    by Mike Summers

    Politics in Canada is a wonderous thing for a character like myself. And in BC, it has been referred to as a bloodsport. On that I agree. But in selecting a party, there are some real problems. First you have to l...read more

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    by William Eck

    It seems like all my life I have been given choices: the Beatles or the Stones? Paper or plastic? Cash or charge? Republican or Democrat? Capitalism or Marxism? Liberal or conservative? Do you mind if I search your vehicle...read more

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