[Larry Wilson]

Well said Graciegirl.

[laryb]

Originally Posted by JimJoe

Where do I fit? I am a tea party conservative who would vote Libertarian if they would drop their goofy position on immigration.
I sure do NOT want to be identified as a Republican.
Independent sounds like I do not stand for anything.
You should have just had a line for CONSERVATIVE.
JJ

I am an independent, and while I respect your opinion, I feel I stand for what I believe is right, not what any party or group tells me is right. Sometimes I think like a Republican, and other times like a Democrat, and then sometimes like neither.

[Number 6]

Libertarian and proud of it.

[chuckinca]

Yellow Dog Democrat here.


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[Jane52]

Originally Posted by laryb

I am an independent, and while I respect your opinion, I feel I stand for what I believe is right, not what any party or group tells me is right. Sometimes I think like a Republican, and other times like a Democrat, and then sometimes like neither.

Very well said.

And then take into account how often we end up voting only "for" the lesser of two evils that are either a D or an R, because they are the only electable choices we get on a ballot.

Often, the personal integrity of a particular candidate is not reflected at all by the integrity of the party.

In fact, personal integrity often gets a trustworthy candidate thrown under the bus by his party (both are guilty), so that a more charismatic liar/impostor can rise to the top and win at any cost to the electorate.

[Talk Host]

Lifelong Republication but sliding more to the center and left of center with each passing year.

[elevatorman]

I'm not a member of any organized political party, I'm a Democrat. (Will Rodgers)

[Jim007]

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[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I know this thread sounds political, but it truly isn't. I just want to know how many are actually something other than Republican or conservative but too afraid to say it out loud. I'd also appreciate it if only TV residents (snowbirds, snowflakes ok) would vote. I'm beginning to get the feeling that TV has a lot more liberals than I thought considering how often I meet liberals who are afraid to admit/discuss their political viewpoints.

No one needs to add a response, this is just a poll.

Interesting!
This is a great poll showing how the
Bradley effect


could very well take effect here in TV.
Here's one open for suggestion:
And just spozin' here.....what if some family were morally conservative, fiscally and politically somewhat liberal/progressive, card-carrying GOP members, and often voted for the democratic issues and candidates.
They post a yard sign and stick bumperstickers on that say:
another Republican for (a candidate of a non Republican affiliation)
Those things get attention!!

Thanks for the poll, Red,
We do know who you are!
you are not a witch!
are you??

L and L

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I know this thread sounds political, but it truly isn't. I just want to know how many are actually something other than Republican or conservative but too afraid to say it out loud. I'd also appreciate it if only TV residents (snowbirds, snowflakes ok) would vote. <snip>

Red, we forgot to ask...
What is a snowflake?


L and L

[JimJoe]

Originally Posted by redwitch

I thought about it, JJ, but decided I didn't want it to off in too many tangents. I actually considered not putting in independent since their political leanings are usually one way or the other with just a refusal to state. The main reason for the posting is that too many liberals and Democrats in TV are afraid to admit they are what they are and that's a shame. Liberal has become a dirty word. Democrat is not much better.

I thought it would be nice to let the non-Republicans see there are other, like-minded folks actually living in TV and to know they are real people even if they choose to be anonymous.

You have a choice for Democrat and then for Liberal..
and Republican and Independent.
It seems like If you are a liberal, and not a democrat, then you are probably VERY liberal.
Likewise, if you are conservative, but not Republican you are conservative, not an Independent.
I still think the choices should have been, Conservative, Republican, Moderate (Independent), Democrat, Liberal.. on a continuum.
Or said another way, Very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, very liberal.
Sorry I am so anal.
JJ

[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by JimJoe

You have a choice for Democrat and then for Liberal..
and Republican and Independent.
It seems like If you are a liberal, and not a democrat, then you are probably VERY liberal.
Likewise, if you are conservative, but not Republican you are conservative, not an Independent.
I still think the choices should have been, Conservative, Republican, Moderate (Independent), Democrat, Liberal.. on a continuum.
Or said another way, Very conservative, conservative, moderate, liberal, very liberal.
Sorry I am so anal.
JJ

JJ that was not anal at all
Red had a great idea and great ideas can develop

there should be a couple hundred votes soon and another one with that sliding scale can envelop

this shows that there are more than one answer, just as in real life - it's a broad, gray area, not a fine line

L and L

[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Lifelong Republication but sliding more to the center and left of center with each passing year.

I believe the center is moving.


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[Larryandlinda]

Originally Posted by Talk Host

Lifelong Republication but sliding more to the center and left of center with each passing year.

Careful going across that centerline with that big 'scoot.
There might be a Winnie coming the other way!

On a more serious note, like TV, there are 'birds that are less than permanent line-crossers. when the curtains close, it's in your hands.

And what so many fail to realize? Not voting is voting!!

L and L

[gvsulakerfan]

How has this not been bumped to the politics forum?