I’ve claimed myself as Independent since I was 18 years old even though I would say I favored the Republican Party because it was all around me. One reason I did so was because I didn’t really understand what the difference was. I didn't see myself here or there and honestly I didn’t really care. After moving out on my own I’ve had the many moments, as we all do, that start to truly define who you are and what you believe and value. Things shifted for me in a big way after I moved away from home. Everything I knew and those all around me seem to be Democratic. Elections have come and go and yet I’ve never sat down to find out am I a GOP or a DNC. This year is different. We have already seen a shift and new grounds developed. Both guys have a likeable charm so I need to see where I stand. One of the smartest ladies I work with and know said to me "my parents where republican, I’m republican, and I’ll always vote republican." I’ve gotten to know this lady pretty well. She trained me for over a year. She’s not a republican. And if she was I’d care less. What I refuse to be is what ever my parents where for the sake that’s what my parents where or what is all around me. After researching the fundamentals of both parties I see myself in both. With Republicans I like their economic ideals yet I dislike their environmental stance- one thing I like with democrats. I like the social liberalism of democrats but I’d rather see it more social progression. I like the Fiscal conservatism of republicans yet the Bush admin will be leaving with a trillion dollar debt and I simply don’t like the democrat’s stance on gun control- not the problem solver. Both parties’ beginnings are very interesting and I like they way they both start; Breaking from the norm for a more progressive nation. I like the word progressive. That’s what we need a new party or no party at all. Its seems like the generations are changing and I feel more people fit in this category of lets get rid of the party and look at the candidates. I guess that makes me still an independent. I think I’ll stay that way and judge each person on what and where they stand and what feels right in my heart. Go team USA!!!!
Funny that you should write about this- I was wondering what your thoughts were since Hilary was no longer in the race- I have also really been struggling with who to vote for, AHHH, I am not leaning either way at this point- and yet November will be here before we know it.
ReplyDeleteI was a super Obama fan...for some reason, I haven't been so inclined lately. I, too, have been debating my vote.
ReplyDeleteRyan and I watched, So You Think You Can Dance. Nigel Lithgoe, the producer of American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance gave a speech on why Americans should vote. It was sponsored by delcareyourself.com; It was awesome. I bet you could watch it on their website...