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confession
i have to admit to the cyberworld that for a brief period, i was a registered republican. The reasoning was based on local politics. i live on the east end of long island where the democratic party seems more concerned with maintaining white picket fences then creating affordable housing, an accountable government, an environmental policy that does more than increase land values, etc. i never voted for a republican outside of the local elections but being a "republican" in itself was enough. i suppose i was trying to make a statement (without telling anyone other than a handful of friends). That's about it. Still not a registered democrat. the local dems are still lame.
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Comments (8)
Anyone who is concerned about affordable housing and accountable government and environmental policy that is advantageous to all is, in my book, a Dem at heart. So if a GOP candidate advocates these important matters housing and really means it, it's OK in my book to vote GOP. I did so, too, in Connecticut once -- also in a local election. But we've got to do what we've got to do!
The issues and the candidate's intent and transparency are what count. So don't hang some "Republican" or some "Democrat" sign on yourself. Just keep voting it as you see it, and you (and the rest of the world) will be fine.
March 22, 2008 8:01 PM | Reply | Permalink
thanks. not to use the cafe as a therapist's couch, but i needed a little reaffirmation. labels are meaningless. my next issue is trying to figure out why everything i hear coming from the mainstream media is disingenuous and/or offensive while everyone around me nod their heads and act as if nothing is wrong.
March 22, 2008 8:16 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, I don't know to what you're referencing, so I can't really help there. If you can be more specific?...
March 22, 2008 8:24 PM | Reply | Permalink
i could go on forever but i will keep it to the past twenty four hours. I found Bill Clinton's comments on a Hillary McCain general election as well as Carville's comments disturbing. Ferraro wrote an editortial in NYT a week or two ago concerning the super delegates which was blatantly patronizing and elitist. i could go on for a while on this one.
March 22, 2008 9:22 PM | Reply | Permalink
Well, truth be told, that's why I call myself an independent, not a Dem. I'm willing to give the Democratic Party a try because I'm hearing a lot of insanity from the Republican Party. But I'll never give unconditional loyalty to either party.
Stay independent. Make the parties earn your support.
March 22, 2008 8:55 PM | Reply | Permalink
I agree although part of the problem is the two party system. These guys are defining the issues and then acting as if the party positions encompass all possible postitions. As an example, clinton and obama's postions on health care are very modest improvements from the existing sytem and are far from universal but no one is challenging them on this as they are "progressive. I wish the blogs would give him some more respect. I still think he has the ability to bring a broader perspective which may shed some light to the electorate.
March 22, 2008 9:18 PM | Reply | Permalink
Are you referring to McCain? My friend, be more clear in your writings! Just ask about what's on your mind.
March 22, 2008 9:34 PM | Reply | Permalink
my apologies. i have a tendency to write without editing. the comments above are nothing more than a general venting. As a whole, I've been reinvigorated by the overall interest in the primary and the involvement from individuals who have not participated in the past. thanks for your comments.
March 22, 2008 10:09 PM | Reply | Permalink
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