I like to call America's current view of politics overall the 'partybox' mind set. The republican vs democrate mindset. I don't believe in political parties. As in I think they should be made unconstitutional because I feel that they are that detrimental to our country. I realize this won't happen any time soon, but it is one of my core beliefs about politics.
I think the average American is neither a republican or a democrate, a liberal or conservative. I think the average American is a moderate who leans more so one way or the other. Certainly we have hardcore people on each side, but I do not think they are more common than the moderates. I don't have data to really support this thought, though eventually I will dig up the data that exists to see if it supports my theory.
When I surf the web and read articles all I see are havens for republican supporters or democrate supporters. Well I'm here to provide a place for the moderates. Kinda like the Lorax "I speak for the trees!" as a moderate I hope to speak for the moderates.
George Washington warned us to stay away from political parties, I wish we would have listened.
"I have already intimated to you the danger of parties in the State, with particular reference to the founding of them on geographical discriminations. Let me now take a more comprehensive view, and warn you in the most solemn manner against the baneful effects of the spirit of party generally."
George Washington- Farewell Address 1796
Read its entirety here: http://avalon.law.yale.edu/18th_century/washing.asp
I also feel I should add that the contents of this blog are solely my own thoughts and opinions unless otherwise attributed. I represent no official organization in any way. A moderate party does not exist out there that I am aware of. If there is I am not a member of it nor a representative. And with that said...
Welcome to politically balanced.
I love that you are doing this. Wonderful start, and I cant wait to read more.
ReplyDeleteThis is something we need! I am so torn about the parties at times I just want to give up; but we need reason and balance and I am so glad you have decided to address the issues between the parties. I'm sure I will learn a lot from your efforts. Kudos to you Jessi!
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ReplyDeleteI think that political parties are going to be the downfall of our country. So many people argue and tell me they create balance. No. They create conflict and I am glad to see that I am not the only one who sees that.
ReplyDeleteAt times parties have created balance, when they would work together. But in the evolution of them all we have is a tug of war battle now. Which is why Washington warned us about them. I think a lot of people are against them, they just aren't any of the ones in charge. Hopefully that starts changing.
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