What Are Your Political Views?

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Cool Frog said:
So, how would we live without a government. (Interested in a serious answer)
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http://infoshop.org/page/AnarchistFAQSectionI

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smygo/message/8096

I don't really believe and Anarchy would work in today's society, I wanted to show people that they should somewhat care about their government. I personally don't agree with what has been happening in the US government in the past 10 years, but I have to study it somewhat, because then nothing will ever change. Besides, I get to vote in the 2012 Presidential Election!
 
kprox1994 said:
http://infoshop.org/page/AnarchistFAQSectionI

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smygo/message/8096

I don't really believe and Anarchy would work in today's society, I wanted to show people that they should somewhat care about their government. I personally don't agree with what has been happening in the US government in the past 10 years, but I have to study it somewhat, because then nothing will ever change. Besides, I get to vote in the 2012 Presidential Election!
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If you're interested in something as close to anarchy as you can come while still working as a functional society, you should check out Libertarianism.
 
kprox1994 said:
http://infoshop.org/page/AnarchistFAQSectionI

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/smygo/message/8096

I don't really believe and Anarchy would work in today's society, I wanted to show people that they should somewhat care about their government. I personally don't agree with what has been happening in the US government in the past 10 years, but I have to study it somewhat, because then nothing will ever change. Besides, I get to vote in the 2012 Presidential Election!
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The last 10 years you say? I'd at least say since the country started. A couple examples would be: The justified genocide of an entire race and then subsequently, not giving them their rights until about 200 years later. Removal of the gold standard. And last but certainly not least, the sponsoring of terrorism.

JonnyWhoopes said:
If you're interested in something as close to anarchy as you can come while still working as a functional society, you should check out Libertarianism.
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I'm guessing you identify yourself as an objectivist.
 
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JonnyWhoopes said:
Care to define that term? I may or may not, depending on what you mean by that.
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayn_Rand
Very close to Existentialism, but I would say it's more sociopathic.

Edit: Sometimes I wish I could be an Objectivist, but alas, my perception of morality gets the best of me.

Edit2: (for the lazyies) It's basically like existentialism, except that: instead of doing what you want you should only do it if it will benefit you in the long run. It has a political philosophy behind it, much like libertarianism. In which the government only has 3 functions, the police, the military, and the courts. The moral purpose of life is your own happiness. Is that about right Chris(4chan)?
 
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I've often pondered over the community's views on issues at large. Personally, I am a Democrat that would appreciate if Obama would grow a spine, although it is starting to seem like that has happened over the last few days of negotiations.
 
EnterPseudonym said:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ayn_Rand
Very close to Existentialism, but I would say it's more sociopathic.

Edit: Sometimes I wish I could be an Objectivist, but alas, my perception of morality gets the best of me.
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Not quite. I'm actually one of the more avid "Bible-thumpers" around here. Faith is a large part of my life. So no, no Objectivism for me.

P.S. I hope nobody dares to turn this into a religion-fest.
 
JonnyWhoopes said:
Not quite. I'm actually one of the more avid "Bible-thumpers" around here. Faith is a large part of my life. So no, no Objectivism for me.

P.S. I hope nobody dares to turn this into a religion-fest.
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I wouldn't think of it. I don't debate or argue. Trolling, yes. However, I think that debates and arguments only strengthen the other's views. I.E. If a liberal and conservative argue, they only succeed in solidifying their views.

Discussions are much better, however, you must find someone who is open minded, as well as being open minded yourself.

Edit: To continue on Libertarianism, I've never quite understood it. To me it seems like an over glorified anarchy for people who don't to be judged as if they said they were anarchists.
 
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Tyjet66 said:
Screw politics, I don't follow any of it because I don't care.

Pretty much all politicians are just power hungry compulsive liars who wish to impose their beliefs upon the masses.
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So you don't care if your country ends up in a Civil War? Even if politicians are power hungry, they are still kinda necessary, so you should care what goes on in your own country.
 
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