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| Author: Posted: Sep. 8, 2002 | This Page Viewed: 7,026,502 |
Question of the Week: 1 - 8/7/2000 Who are you going to vote for and why? Which political platform or candidate are you leaning towards? Do you think that a level of political involvement is important to pagans? Are you registered to vote, will you vote and who -if you don't mind telling the world- are you planning to vote for (or against)? |
| Reponses: There are 233 responses posted to this question. | Reverse Sort |
| Having Been Involved In Politics For A Number Of Years Now, I... | Aug 10th. at 3:17:48 am EDT |
| Jericho Moonsinger Simstad (Naples, Florida US) | Age: 26 - Email |
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Having been involved in politics for a number of years now, I feel that it is of the utmost importance for the Pagan community as a whole to vote. Voting is the single-most powerful freedom we have as American itizens and, unfortunately, it is the least used by a majority of the People. When you consider the fact that only 20-30 percent of Americans vote in a major election, the Pagan community as a whole has a very strong voice if We were to agree on one candidate to support. Our "way with making things happen" is our greatest asset to helping ourselves and the world we live in. It is high-time we stop letting the outdated rules and ideals of the previous generations control Our world and Our future. We(all citizens) need to take back our country. We need to wrest control from the power-mongers and professional politicians so that the glory of Our country can shine once more. It is with this in mind that I fully support and endorse Harry Browne for the next president of the USA. Harry is the Libertarian candidate and I'm sure many of you have never heard of him, but he is Our best shot. For more info check out www.harrybrowne2000.com or www.lp.org This is a very important election for all Pagans in the country. We sure as hell don't want the Bible-thumpin Bush, Al Gore (insert yer own joke here), and definate not Pat "Theocrat" Buchannan. |
| Like It Or Not Everything In This Day And Age Has Become... | Aug 10th. at 5:40:39 am EDT |
| James Gannon (Cherry Valley, California US) | Age: 31 - Email |
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Like it or not everything in this day and age has become political, if you do not choose to endorse, with your reasoning or not, a candidate then in my opinion you are contributing to the possible repercussions of the right wing groups gaining influence and setting back the advances gained to date for not only religious freedom but equal rights in general, the environment, and our future as living creatures. I believe it is better to upset a few and voice your opinion than to say nothing and hope things occur as you wish. Please spek your mind you may influence others in a positive direction. Voting is our privilege as is the right to campaign for our choices. If I wasn't so afraid of the possibilities I wouldn't be speaking my mind. |
| After Reading, Viewing & Listening To Both "mainstream" Parties (and Their Assorted Platform... | Aug 10th. at 7:09:33 am EDT |
| Valirian (Somerville, Massachusetts US) | Age: 33 |
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After reading, viewing & listening to both "mainstream" parties (and their assorted platform issues & propaganda), the only choice I feel that I, as a freedom & peace loving Pagan, have realistically is The Green Party. Their web site is http://www.greenparty.org ... read their online tenets (especially the one about "non-violence") & remember to vote Ralph Nader in November! :-) |
| I Generally Lean More Toward The Democrats Than The Republicans And Am... | Aug 10th. at 8:34:59 am EDT |
| Priscilla A. Herrington (Hartford, Connecticut US) | Age: 57 - Email |
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I generally lean more toward the Democrats than the Republicans and am, in fact, a registered Democrat. It is essential for Pagans to be politically involved - even more so than it is for all Americans. First, wide scale invlvement of ALL the people is what makes the system work. When people and especially groups of people, remain uninvolved, they are letting everyone else make decisions for them. It is critical for those of us who represent apparently minority groups - whether Pagans, bi-sexuals, vegetarians, artists, tree huggers, hermits, etc. - to add our views to the mix. Let them know that the major parties don't always represent our views! Present our views - I'm always pleasantly surprised at how many people agree with me when I share my perspective on things! I am definitely planning to vote against George W - no surprise there! I am presently leaning far towards Ralph Nader - I like what I hear from him and the Green Party. Many Pagans have been involved in the demonstrations in Seattle and Washington - and the Green Party is largely echoing the position of the protesters there. I admit to being pleasantly surprised with Gore's choice of Lieberman - the Senator from my home state of Connecticut. This is an honorable man - although I don't always agree with his positionss, I do trust him - at least, more than I trust most politicians! But in the end, I will probably vote for Nader - depending, of course, on what might transpire between now and November. |
| Conservative Republicans Are By Nature Uninformed, Unlearned Individuals With Low Tolerance For... | Aug 10th. at 11:00:13 am EDT |
| Ambrosius (Boston, Massachusetts US) | Age: 34 |
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Conservative Republicans are by nature uninformed, unlearned individuals with low tolerance for diversity. The conservative ideology is a reflection of inner anger and backward thinking. Politics are a reflection of inner values; political leanings which tend toward inclusion and tolerance reflect inner peace. Political leanings which tend toward exclusion, suspicion, and imposing self reliance on individuals by pulling away social support networks reflect selfishness and disdain for others. Christians have a phrase that is appropriate here: "you will know them by their acts". Gary Graham, Matthew Shepard, and Bill Brady all bear witness to the fruits of selfish intent reflected in political leanings and a world view: standing fast against homophobia, gun violence, racism, and dehumanizing individuals are virtues more prevalent in the Democratic Party, and almost completely absent from the Republican. |
| I Am Registered Independant And Leaning(gulp) Toward Gore, Since He Has... | Aug 10th. at 12:46:05 pm EDT |
| otterwoman (bath, Maine US) | Age: 45 - Email |
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I am registered independant and leaning(gulp) toward Gore, since he has the strongest enviormental stance and appears to have a more open mind than Bush. But I'm not happy with this choice entirely. (If anyone's got a better canidate with a chance of shaking things up for the better, let me hear from you!) Why cann't our green parties get the recognition and backing that they need...(Cried the naive, old pagan) YES! I beleive we must all remain politically aware, and on some level active, if only in our meditations, spell weaving and personal conversations. Even though the things we hope for don't blossom to fruition immeadiately, they become part of the world's collective thoughts if enough energy is directed. |
| I Am A Registered Voter, And I'm Voting For Nader And The... | Aug 10th. at 12:46:45 pm EDT |
| Morgaine Brigid O'Herne (Boise, Idaho US) | Age: 38 - Email |
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I am a registered voter, and I'm voting for Nader and the Green Party.Because... 1) for a long time I've wanted to support a third party or indenpendent, but this is the first one I've actually felt could do a good job in office, and who may actually have a chance. 2)even if Nader doesn't win, just getting a third party on the ballot will open up possibilities for the future. 3) I live in a state (Idaho) that presidents and candidates only visit in times of envirnmental disaster. We just about had to burn down our whole state to get Clinton here for a couple of hours. Nader has promised to visit all fifty states during his campaign, and has kept that promise. |
| There Is Only One Reason To Organize..... If A Politician Desires Votes... | Aug 10th. at 1:28:23 pm EDT |
| Ed Hubbard (Chicago, Illinois US) | Age: 37 - Email |
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There is only one reason to organize..... If a Politician Desires votes, those who can deliver them have power. Simple, bold, and to the point. In a democracy, the belief of a clean election is the only concept we can depend on. Without a clean election, we cannot function as a democracy and corruption takes place. In the United States, a Election is taking place that is very important to religious freedom. We need to become involved with the political function. The real question is do we organize towards a shared voice, one that will allow those who were elected and those who were not know that our votes made a difference in their election? Until we answer that, we have no power in the elective process. BB |
| I Have Been A Registered Member Of The Green Party For 10... | Aug 10th. at 2:03:18 pm EDT |
| Argante Comyn (Mountain View, California US) | Age: 32 - Email |
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I have been a registered member of the Green Party for 10 years, and I voted for Ralph Nader in 1996 as a protest against all of President Clinton's forgotten (and stonewalled) promises, and the Democratic Party's abandonment of the progressive population of the United States. I will be voting for Ralph Nader again in 2000, since the Green Party's platform is the only platform that comes anywhere near representing what I would like accomplished. It has been very exciting to see Ralph Nader's TV ads, too--this year the voice of the left wing might actually be heard. Yes, there is a huge risk involved. Good points have been made by many about the possibility of a W. Bush presidency, if the left is split into Nader and Gore voting groups...but a vote for Gore is *so* much like a vote for Bush, I just can't stomach it. YMMV. |
| I Am Registered And Am Voting For Nadar. I Want Him To... | Aug 10th. at 2:12:20 pm EDT |
| David G*j*? Ganesh (Brooklyn, New York US) | Age: 51 - Email |
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I am registered and am voting for Nadar. I want him to have bargaining power to prompt Gore to live up to the convictions of his youth. I think it important to take responsibility to shape each of the worlds we participate in. -- G*j*? |
| O.k., John Ashcorrupt (90%) Beat Mark Perkell (10%) In Tuesdays Primaries (mo... | Aug 10th. at 2:13:59 pm EDT |
| Silver MayKitten (springfield, Missouri US) | Age: 55 - Email |
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O.K., John Ashcorrupt (90%) beat Mark Perkell (10%) in Tuesdays primaries (MO 7th district Congress -- see post 67) I really don't see anyone in the majority parties to vote for, so I guess I will vote libertarian just to register my dissapointment with the candidates available. (Besides I kinda, sorta, maybe like brown.) Merry meet and merry part untill we merry meet again, Blessed be. MayKitten |
| Green Party...ralph Nader...although I Could Very Well Vote For Gore... | Aug 10th. at 4:32:35 pm EDT |
| Suzanne R. (Franklin, Massachusetts US) | Age: 32 |
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Green Party...Ralph Nader...although I could very well vote for Gore to prevent Bush from getting in. I think it's very important for Pagans to be politically aware and active. I am registered to vote. |
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