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[cap'n queasy]

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.

You've just taken the first step.

You've gotten involved.

[Paladin]

Definitely a government class anywhere will give you a good basis to start. If you feel up to it, (and live near one) head off to the nearest college and ask a professor for help on texts and basic ideas.

[thundertaker]

xsuite wrote: 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.

The real name for it is 'constitutional monarchy'. A 'democratic monarchy' would imply the Queen is elected to office. This isn't bloody Naboo you know.........

[F'losrix]

You might want to start with The Declaration of Independence.

Read both your state Constitution and the U.S. Constitution., and the Bill of Rights.

As you work through this, look for supplemental materials that delve into the philosophies behind its interpretation. The Federalist Papers, and the collection of writings that have come to be dubbed "The Anti-Federalist Papers".

I recommend having a good dictionary on hand, as well as investigating the etymology of key words.

Have a look at the various parties' platforms:

Republican Party Platform

Democratic Party Platform

Green Party Platform

Libertarian Party Platform

Constitution Party Platform

Natural Law Party Platform

...to name but a few. Check out The Directory of U.S. Political Parties for info on others.

Disclaimer: I chose the parties above because they're the ones I commonly see listed on my ballot. It may be quite a different group that dominates where you are. Don't construe the above as an endorsement of any of them. I'm an Independent (and I don't mean the "Independent Party", which I consider to be an oxymoron).

Welcome to Crossfire!

[TheGirlNextDoor]

Anarko-Kapitalizt wrote: This needs to be moved.

[agentkgb]

Read the newspaper. In fact, read multiple newspapers.
Visimicus wrote: I've been told that I am democratic.
A Republican or a Democrat told you that? Or an Independent? Just curious.

[P/O'dTeenager]

ic 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.

The Republicans we have now aren't like that. Back in the day when we had true repubulicans though, it was.

[P/O'dTeenager]

F'losrix wrote:
Natural Law Party Platform

I've never heard of the Natural Law Party before :shock:

[seahawk37]

In very broad terms you could say that Democrats favor less government interference in social matters but favor a more hands-on approach towards the economy. Republicans on the other hand favor a government more involved in social issues but a government that isn't as involved in the economy. This is however a very broad and simplified explanation and doesn't represent the beliefs of every Democrat and Republican. Try reading some stuff on each party, or candidates or the party's and you can start looking into the specifics that each party stands for.

[agentkgb]

Both parties basically have their agenda on their website (the GOP's is in PDF, which is annoying). I'm sure it's not a completely accurate description of what they do, but it's a basic idea.