I was raised in a Republican household mainly because my family members are mostly business owners or doctors. My family never agreed with taking from the rich and giving to the poor and they definitely didn't agree with lowering doctor's pay because of universal healthcare. I didn't know any better and I always looked down on Democrats. As I got older, I started to become my own person and stopped identifying with a party. I consider myself an independent. I am this way because I agree with some things that the Republicans support and I also agree with some things that Democrats support.
2. Does America need political parties? The founders originally hoped that American politics would operate without need of parties? Would that work today? Why?
Personally, I do not think that America needs political parties. It separates people, which causes unnecessary turmoil. Too many close friends and close family members argue about politics and in my opinion, it's a waste of time. I think that political parties are just a way for people to be against each other instead of coming together as one and focusing on real issues. I think the government is starting to have way too much control, and if people weren't so absorbed with which party is right and which party is wrong, they'd notice and actually start to do something about it. I think that American politics would be just fine without parties because like I said, people would have more time to focus on the big issues.
3. Please research lesser known political parties - which one do you most identify with? Why?
After doing some research, I'd have to say that the Peace and Freedom party stands out the most to me. They seem to care about real issues. They dream of a nation where everyone is equal. Where everyone has food on their table and clothes on their back. I agree with this and it would be interesting to see this party become more popular. I love the fact that they want to see the Earth treated better and they want things to be done in order to reduce pollution. They support Ralph Nader, as do I.
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1. Dexter Pelfrey
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Great Job, Their just is somethings that not everyone will agree on, and not everything that someones political party does, you might like, so I agree that sometimes it probally would be better to remain independent to avoid more confusion and mistakes.
ReplyDeleteIm not sure how I feel about the political parties. I think its important people to get together with others that have common beliefs and for instance my dad and a democrat would have NOTHING in common. I think grown people should just act like adults and be able to have civil conversations without arguing about it. I do agree that people should try to work together and get stuff done with this country it definately needs some help . Instead of arguing about it they should just do it.
ReplyDeleteI have to disagree with you on America not needing political parties. I do think that this is a great way to keep a group of individuals that have the same veiws and beliefs, but are not identified as a "offical party" in chek with their actions.
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of the Peace and Freedom party until this assignment. I think that would be a great future to see America in. Everyone being equal and having the same opporunites would be outstanding.
I agree and disagree with you on some of this. Great job!
I like what you posted about your family and how you were brought up. I was also brought up in a party and as i got old i have found my own way. I also have never heard of the Peace and Freedom Party. I think that they seem to represent great things.
ReplyDeleteI agree with what you said about being raised under a certain political ideology. I too was raised to be very Republican but as I have gotten older I now affiliate with the Democratic party. I disagree with where you do not think the US needs political parties, I believe that they are very important to our government and without them chaos would ensue.
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