I am re-evaluating my political opinions

[Saul Good]

I have come to the conclusion that it's time for me to reconsider all of my political positions. Most of my opinions have been held for so long that they are more habit than anything, so now I am going to attempt to start from scratch and see where the endeavor takes me.

Obviously, the best way to form political opinions is by consulting bitter football fans on an internet message board, so let's do this. Somebody start me off. Pick an issue and tell me why I should be on your side.

[patteeu]

Originally Posted by Saul Too

I'm still going to be an all round swell guy.

I can't be friendly with a crazy liberal. You'll be dirk to me.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Literature

You should become an environmentalist with me. Love for resources > exploitation.

Can I be in favor of both utilizing our natural resources to improve the lives of our citizenry while doing do in as environmentally sensitive way as is practical? I feel like that's a good place to be.

[Saul Good]

Originally Posted by Literature

YOU ARE EITHER WITH THE SYMBOLIC-CURRENCY-ONLY-MOVEMENT OR AGAINST US.

I will fight to the death for my right to apathy.

[La literatura]

Originally Posted by Saul Too

Can I be in favor of both utilizing our natural resources to improve the lives of our citizenry while doing do in as environmentally sensitive way as is practical? I feel like that's a good place to be.

Yes, absolutely. You just have to keep this principle in mind: I will do my part to make the world cleaner when I leave than when I was brought into this world.

Recycle, reuse, promote renewable energy, plant a garden, plant trees, pick up trash, etc.

[vailpass]

Originally Posted by Literature

You should support the removal of faces from our paper and coin currency. Current practices support distorted heroism, cultism, and idolatry. In the waning Roman empire, symbols of Rome's greatness were eventually replaced with personal greatness. Please support my position of placing symbols of America on our currency, such as the eagle, lady liberty, natural landmarks, etc. These symbols enhance pride in the meaning of what America stands for: independence, freedom, and beauty.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Saul Too

I have come to the conclusion that it's time for me to reconsider all of my political positions. Most of my opinions have been held for so long that they are more habit than anything, so now I am going to attempt to start from scratch and see where the endeavor takes me.

Obviously, the best way to form political opinions is by consulting bitter football fans on an internet message board, so let's do this. Somebody start me off. Pick an issue and tell me why I should be on your side.

Awesome. If talking to others that have little justification for holding their positions doesn't change your mind, I don't know what will.

I do, however, think this will be fascinating.

[Pitt Gorilla]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

I think it's smart to consider, reconsider, and consider again your political opinions your entire life. The issues that are important to me change over time, and I would think that would be true for most (obviously not all) people.

The left-wing and right-wing zealots will say that's wishy-washy. I prefer the terms reasonable and pragmatic.

Great take.

[HonestChieffan]

Just go talk to a liberal. You will be back and recommitted.

[JonesCrusher]

Jon Stewart. That's where all the cool kids are going for their daily dose of perspective.

[mnchiefsguy]

Originally Posted by Brainiac

I think it's smart to consider, reconsider, and consider again your political opinions your entire life. The issues that are important to me change over time, and I would think that would be true for most (obviously not all) people.

The left-wing and right-wing zealots will say that's wishy-washy. I prefer the terms reasonable and pragmatic.

I know my politics are not the same as they were twenty years ago, or even ten years ago. Some on this forum consider a change of political stance to by lying (Direckshun), but people's views do change as they progress through life.

[Rain Man]

I volunteered in a local election in a place that has been mired in scandal for a decade, all of which came from the more predominant local party. It's been one-party rule for a decade.

I helped the minority party, and they had two great candidates for county commissioner who were committed to reform. The dominant party had a bunch of brain-dead mouth-breather voters who showed up at the polls and made their X for the dominant party without any thought at all. As a result, one of the new county commissioners has made it clear that the scandals are "a marketing issue" despite the fact that massive documentation of the scandals exists. He's going to just cover stuff up like his predecessors did.

So my position is that we should all vote third party and break up the two-party system. Also, we should somehow do a basic intelligence/awareness test of voters before they are allowed to vote. I'm talking really basic, but enough to keep people from voting in crooks because they have a particular letter behind their name.

[Donger]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Also, we should somehow do a basic intelligence/awareness test of voters before they are allowed to vote. I'm talking really basic, but enough to keep people from voting in crooks because they have a particular letter behind their name.

Vote suppressionator.

[Rain Man]

Originally Posted by Donger

Vote suppressionator.

And proud of it.

I saw firsthand what happens when stupid people vote. A candidate got elected who had been caught lying on television by an investigative reporter two weeks before the election. This candidate states that people going to prison on corruption charges is "a marketing problem" and refuses to acknowledge that corruption exists, when it has been proven many times beyond a shadow of a doubt.

I have seen stupid, and it is thriving. It's time to stop stupid people from electing our government.

[Saulbadguy]

Originally Posted by Rain Man

And proud of it.

I saw firsthand what happens when stupid people vote. A candidate got elected who had been caught lying on television by an investigative reporter two weeks before the election. This candidate states that people going to prison on corruption charges is "a marketing problem" and refuses to acknowledge that corruption exists, when it has been proven many times beyond a shadow of a doubt.

I have seen stupid, and it is thriving. It's time to stop stupid people from electing our government.

28,000+ people voted for a member of the Westboro Baptist Church in our election.

No joke.

[SNR]

I'm getting a few of my friends together at the local beer hall tonight to talk about some important issues facing the country today. Why don't you feel free to come along? We'd love to influence you in any way we can.

Bring your racially pure family, too. I love kids