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Visimicus
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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Location: Texas
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:26 pm Post subject: Need help in life. |
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ok, this is, in a way, off topic.
But no other topic fitted what i had to ask.
I am 16, I live in texas...
and I am completley ignorant of all polotics.
I've been told that I am democratic. But What does that mean to me?
Could someone, please, someone help me merge myself into this world of politics and begin to understand some of it?
thanks. |
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IronBrigadeMike (IBM)
Joined: 08 May 2005
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Location: VA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:41 pm Post subject: |
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| Well...where do you stand on issues? Size of government can be a basic indicator. Maybe try some political tests online and see what they say. They aren't always right, but they can give you an idea. |
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xsuite
Joined: 02 Mar 2006
Posts: 688
Location: The Colonies (USA)
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:44 pm Post subject: Re: Need help in life. |
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Visimicus wrote: ok, this is, in a way, off topic.
But no other topic fitted what i had to ask.
I am 16, I live in texas...
and I am completley ignorant of all polotics.
I've been told that I am democratic. But What does that mean to me?
Could someone, please, someone help me merge myself into this world of politics and begin to understand some of it?
thanks.
Hey bro, take this quiz, post your results.Its only 10 questions.
http://www.theadvocates.org/quiz.html |
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Visimicus
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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Location: Texas
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:51 pm Post subject: |
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Centrist. As this 10 question survey says.
Though that is nice to know. Thats not all I am searching for here.
My main problem is, I know nothing at all of our government. let alone anyone elses.
difference between democratic monarch and a democracy....
Is there such thing as a democratic monarch?
Why is it such a big deal the senates majority is now democratic.
What DO republicans stand for
what do DEMOCRATS stand for.
When I say I know nothing.
I know nothing. |
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IronBrigadeMike (IBM)
Joined: 08 May 2005
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Location: VA
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 10:57 pm Post subject: |
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Visimicus wrote: Centrist. As this 10 question survey says.
Though that is nice to know. Thats not all I am searching for here.
My main problem is, I know nothing at all of our government. let alone anyone elses.
difference between democratic monarch and a democracy....
Is there such thing as a democratic monarch?
Why is it such a big deal the senates majority is now democratic.
What DO republicans stand for
what do DEMOCRATS stand for.
When I say I know nothing.
I know nothing.
Well, I would suggest that when you take government class in high school, pay very close attention. You're asking for a lot of information, and it's hard to give it all.
Basically, the Senate has representatives from each states equally, while the House of Representatives is based on each state's population. These form the legislative branch of our government. Our government is not a direct democracy, it is a republic. The two other branches are the executive and judicial, which are the President and the courts, respectively.
Republicans basically stand for lower taxes, smaller government, and more conservative beliefs (more religious).
Democrats stand for higher taxes, larger government, and more liberal, or open, beliefs.
Again, these are very basic generalizations, and not nearly all Republians or Democrats are the same, and also, being a conservative does not equal being Republican, as being liberal does not equal being Democrat.
The two main measures of liberalism and conservatism are social and economic values. An XY graph from a quiz with those two values will show you were you are.
Sorry I skipped out on a lot, I have hw to finish :P (btw I'm a 17 y/o highschool student, just a year older than you, and I used to be clueless too, just get into politics and you'll have fun :tu:) |
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The Grandmaster
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
Posts: 12259
Location: West Lafayette, IN
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:21 pm Post subject: Re: Need help in life. |
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Visimicus wrote: ok, this is, in a way, off topic.
But no other topic fitted what i had to ask.
I am 16, I live in texas...
and I am completley ignorant of all polotics.
I've been told that I am democratic. But What does that mean to me?
Could someone, please, someone help me merge myself into this world of politics and begin to understand some of it?
thanks.
Here is the very best test I've ever seen. It really nails it down pretty accurate.
http://www.okcupid.com/politics
I think you'll find this one fun. Take that real fast and report back. It will give a good idea of your basic standing. |
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Visimicus
Joined: 16 Nov 2005
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:34 pm Post subject: |
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You are a
Social Liberal
(65% permissive)
and an...
Economic Liberal
(33% permissive)
You are best described as a:
Democrat
You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.
This is me in a nutshell.
back to page one it seems |
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Demonic Spoon
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Location: Ohio
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:46 pm Post subject: |
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Quote:
Republicans basically stand for lower taxes, smaller government, and more conservative beliefs (more religious).
I call bulls**t on that one. The Republican government is not smaller, or with lower-taxes than a democratic one. Even my dad, a hardcore republican, admits this. Republicans just spend it on different things. |
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John Galt
Joined: 04 May 2004
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Location: Minnesota
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| Posted: Wed Nov 08, 2006 11:59 pm Post subject: |
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| Read philosophy. |
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IronBrigadeMike (IBM)
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Demonic Spoon wrote: Quote:
Republicans basically stand for lower taxes, smaller government, and more conservative beliefs (more religious).
I call bulls**t on that one. The Republican government is not smaller, or with lower-taxes than a democratic one. Even my dad, a hardcore republican, admits this. Republicans just spend it on different things.
I'm not talking about in practicality, I'm talking about in general theories. |
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xsuite
Joined: 02 Mar 2006
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Location: The Colonies (USA)
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Visimicus wrote: Centrist. As this 10 question survey says.
Though that is nice to know. Thats not all I am searching for here.
My main problem is, I know nothing at all of our government. let alone anyone elses.
difference between democratic monarch and a democracy....
Is there such thing as a democratic monarch?
Why is it such a big deal the senates majority is now democratic.
What DO republicans stand for
what do DEMOCRATS stand for.
When I say I know nothing.
I know nothing.
a democratic monarchy is actually what Great britain is. THe queen holds only symbolic power, the most power is on the people. |
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The Grandmaster
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
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Location: West Lafayette, IN
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Visimicus wrote: You are a
Social Liberal
(65% permissive)
and an...
Economic Liberal
(33% permissive)
You are best described as a:
Democrat
You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.
This is me in a nutshell.
back to page one it seems
Welcome Brother. :-D |
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Superfly
Joined: 07 Apr 2006
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Location: New York
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:02 am Post subject: |
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IronBrigadeMike (IBM) wrote: Republicans basically stand for lower taxes, smaller government, and more conservative beliefs (more religious).
What leads you to believe that Republicans are more religious than Democrats? |
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Anarko-Kapitalizt
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:07 am Post subject: |
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Superfly
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Location: New York
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This is me.
Hi.
:hi:
Quote: You are a
Social Liberal
(70% permissive)
and an...
Economic Liberal
(26% permissive)
You are best described as a:
Democrat
You exhibit a very well-developed sense of Right and Wrong and believe in economic fairness.
I prolly could have told them that. :lol: |
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The Comrade
Joined: 16 Jul 2006
Posts: 11435
Location: Zagreb
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:13 am Post subject: Re: Need help in life. |
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Visimicus wrote: ok, this is, in a way, off topic.
But no other topic fitted what i had to ask.
I am 16, I live in texas...
and I am completley ignorant of all polotics.
I've been told that I am democratic. But What does that mean to me?
Could someone, please, someone help me merge myself into this world of politics and begin to understand some of it?
thanks.
why the hell did you join a political forum then if you don't know anything about politics? |
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Melcar
Joined: 09 Jul 2006
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Location: Stuck between inmaturity and getting a job
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:18 am Post subject: Re: Need help in life. |
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The Comrade wrote: Visimicus wrote: ok, this is, in a way, off topic.
But no other topic fitted what i had to ask.
I am 16, I live in texas...
and I am completley ignorant of all polotics.
I've been told that I am democratic. But What does that mean to me?
Could someone, please, someone help me merge myself into this world of politics and begin to understand some of it?
thanks.
why the hell did you join a political forum then if you don't know anything about politics?
He has to start somewhere, no? |
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Superfly
Joined: 07 Apr 2006
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Location: New York
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 1:30 am Post subject: |
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Comrade, maybe he joined so he could learn about politics.
:-D
There are worse places to learn, really. A nice cross-section of society here, from many different countries. |
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The Grandmaster
Joined: 12 Oct 2005
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Location: West Lafayette, IN
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Here I am...
:lol: Go Figure. |
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The Comrade
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| Posted: Thu Nov 09, 2006 2:41 am Post subject: Re: Need help in life. |
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Melcar wrote:
He has to start somewhere, no?
true enough. |
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