Never in my life have I felt any desire to really link myself to either political party in my beloved homeland. The current battle for the U.S. Presidency only fortifies that stance. I've only ever actually registered as a Republican, and I even voted a straight ticket once as a young voter because I didn't know any better. But I'm embarrassed to admit that now and I'm disappointed by both parties, frankly.
So back on the 1st when I started this, during a short, enlightening workplace discussion with Steve, I found a simple expression that somewhat describes myself politically - a Green Moderate.
The Green Party does not suit my fancy any more completely than the Democrats or the Republicans. Rather, by using the term "green" I am proclaiming that I am environmentally conscious/aware, a supporter and advocate of conserving energy and open spaces, and love the idea of living "off grid" and paying no utility companies and leaving little to know carbon footprint of my own. By saying that, I'm not a nut job that would lay down in front of a bulldozer in protest of development, because I believe also in progress and man's ability to use his talents to create things and make life more livable.
By calling myself a moderate, I simply mean I wouldn't jump on the liberal bus NOR the conservative bus if stranded needing a ride. Perhaps this is for the same reason I had no interest whatsoever in uniting myself with a fraternity in college (well, the fact that my schools had no fraternities may have also had a hand in that decision). Point being, I enjoy making friends wherever I find myself. Those who know me well will agree that I remain a "people pleaser" by nature. Nevertheless, I don't avoid people because they fit into one category or another. Back to politics, the root of my "moderate" claim is that I am becoming more and more a realist as time goes by. Our dominant parties tend to both have their head in the clouds when it comes to change. I believe that some change is certainly good; however, I also believe that the addage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" also applies in government's hand in our lives. If our congressional leaders would simply consider the issues for the issues' sakes, make decisions, and act appropriately on them instead of their motive simply to be to piss the other party off, we'd be in a whole different world.
I could say a lot more on the subject, but this'll likely be a boring post for anyone to read... it was a personal satisfaction kind of post. Just meant to clear the air and put my thoughts into type.
In closing, I thought this was a cool graphic... and no, I'm not equating myself to God, rather I like to believe he and I think alike politically:
The Green Party does not suit my fancy any more completely than the Democrats or the Republicans. Rather, by using the term "green" I am proclaiming that I am environmentally conscious/aware, a supporter and advocate of conserving energy and open spaces, and love the idea of living "off grid" and paying no utility companies and leaving little to know carbon footprint of my own. By saying that, I'm not a nut job that would lay down in front of a bulldozer in protest of development, because I believe also in progress and man's ability to use his talents to create things and make life more livable.
By calling myself a moderate, I simply mean I wouldn't jump on the liberal bus NOR the conservative bus if stranded needing a ride. Perhaps this is for the same reason I had no interest whatsoever in uniting myself with a fraternity in college (well, the fact that my schools had no fraternities may have also had a hand in that decision). Point being, I enjoy making friends wherever I find myself. Those who know me well will agree that I remain a "people pleaser" by nature. Nevertheless, I don't avoid people because they fit into one category or another. Back to politics, the root of my "moderate" claim is that I am becoming more and more a realist as time goes by. Our dominant parties tend to both have their head in the clouds when it comes to change. I believe that some change is certainly good; however, I also believe that the addage "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" also applies in government's hand in our lives. If our congressional leaders would simply consider the issues for the issues' sakes, make decisions, and act appropriately on them instead of their motive simply to be to piss the other party off, we'd be in a whole different world.
I could say a lot more on the subject, but this'll likely be a boring post for anyone to read... it was a personal satisfaction kind of post. Just meant to clear the air and put my thoughts into type.
In closing, I thought this was a cool graphic... and no, I'm not equating myself to God, rather I like to believe he and I think alike politically:
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Political parties SUCK. You should read the speech President George Washington gave when he left office.
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