Where are you politically?

[marlowe]

Originally Posted by hankhavelock

I'm curious... what are your political standpoints here at this good forum?

I'm a romantic socialist. I believe that in a society it's to the benefit of all if conditions exist where those more able can assist those less able. I believe in liberty, equal opportunity, and tolerance, and I would support political initiatives that aim to fulfill these ideals.

I'm not in the US but if I had a vote there I would choose Barack Obama over John McCain.

[hankhavelock]

Originally Posted by marlowe

I'm a romantic socialist. I believe that in a society it's to the benefit of all if conditions exist where those more able can assist those less able. I believe in liberty, equal opportunity, and tolerance, and I would support political initiatives that aim to fulfill these ideals.

I'm not in the US but if I had a vote there I would choose Barack Obama over John McCain.

My maaaan

[Bionca]

I would be in favor of a benevolent despotism... with me as the despot naturally.

“Instead of a Dark Lord, you would have a queen, not dark but beautiful and terrible as the dawn! Tempestuous as the sea, and stronger than the foundations of the earth! All shall love me and despair!�
-Galladriel Lord of the Rings

[marlowe]

Originally Posted by Bionca

All shall love me and despair!

I'm keen on the "All shall love me" bit but not so keen on the "despair"

Benevolent despotism is the ideal form of governance. Most people are more than happy to let someone get on with running things as long as they feel cared for, provided for, and protected. The trouble is it's virtually impossible to achieve. No sooner installed than your 'benevolent' despot will turn out to be nothing of the sort, someone else entirely, that seeks to exploit and supress people in order to maintain their own position. Then removing them is traumatic and bloody!

[Mel Asher]

Except perhaps for a man chasing a Twat ! ( Anglo-speak for an inviting minge )

[epj290]

i always consider myself moderate or independent...but i will admit i do like some of the ideology of socialism and the like....still not decided on who i will vote for come this november.

[hankhavelock]

Originally Posted by Bionca

I would be in favor of a benevolent despotism... with me as the despot naturally.

“Instead of a Dark Lord, you would have a queen, not dark but beautiful and terrible as the dawn! Tempestuous as the sea, and stronger than the foundations of the earth! All shall love me and despair!�
-Galladriel Lord of the Rings

YES! I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT, I KNEW IT from the start... you ARE Barack (in drag)... I love you! MMMWWWWA! MMMWWWA! MMMMWWWA!

Rock on for CHANGE, giiirl!

Here I am, baby, signed, sealed, delivered!

BARACK OBAMA!

H

[twistedone]

Hmmmmmm......where would men stand in your society?

Hopefully its in a good position. (pun intended).

As far as my political position or beliefs. I don't trust any politician regardless of any party affiliation, and feel they are all liars, only wanting to fulfill their own agendas that benefit them and not their constituents.

I prefer a hardliner approach, just short of a dictatorship. The people still need to rule.

Originally Posted by Bionca

I would be in favor of a benevolent despotism... with me as the despot naturally.

“Instead of a Dark Lord, you would have a queen, not dark but beautiful and terrible as the dawn! Tempestuous as the sea, and stronger than the foundations of the earth! All shall love me and despair!”
-Galladriel Lord of the Rings