Does Yahooka have a left leaning slant?

**~~stateofkane~~** · 11-09-2008, 11:31 AM

I thought I would start a poll to see if Yahooka is made up of a majority who identify themselves as left on the political scale. I identify myself directly in the middle, being a libertarian.

This poll has nothing to do with Obama's recent win, or any recent Presidential candidates, and keep these names and faces out of your mind, because this is where you stand personally. Thanks!

Canuck Wisdom · 11-09-2008, 12:01 PM

I think democracy and responsible representation are good. I also think a positive state, one that intervenes in the lives of its people to support better development , opportunity and potential.
But that makes it extra important to have accountability and transparency (moreso I would think than a night watchmen style or even authoritarian state) so that by allowing the state to develop its citizens in a certain direction, that direction is a good one. (development , opportunity and potential.)

And the democracy should effectively engage citizen participation, more so by education and a culture of responsible involvement than by law.

I support strong individual rights, but also collective rights. Only a proper balance can be best. And they should be understood in a global sense, that everyone has their balance, but some rights cannot be ignored.

Not sure what that makes me.

LetsPlayYourWay · 11-09-2008, 12:01 PM

I identify myself as a realist. So neither left or right because those are 2 fantasy world concepts as are all the jingoism terms in your poll.

badgoalie85 · 11-09-2008, 12:08 PM

this poll is horse shit because there's no "i'm gay" option

theorangejulius · 11-09-2008, 12:21 PM

other: i'm some flavor of green...deep ecology is more central to my political views than questions about redistribution of wealth, socialized human services, nationalism, imperialism, etc.

i come from a liberal family and sometimes vote that way to keep truly dangerous people from taking the helm. however, i'm certain it's going to take a third party outlook to get past the enormous environmental and humanitarian issues facing us in the coming century(ies). radical times call for radical outlooks.

shelbert008 · 11-09-2008, 12:28 PM

I consider myself an Independent. I'm Socially Liberal and Financially Conservative. I personally believe being too far to one side is dangerous.

SmokeSomeDoja · 11-09-2008, 12:28 PM

i would surely hope so, fuck.

Hostile · 11-09-2008, 12:34 PM

I don't go for the "left/right" thing. I'm a unique motherfucker.

SmokeSomeDoja · 11-09-2008, 12:40 PM

im different in some way too. please recognize it!!

Waves · 11-09-2008, 12:47 PM

no affiliation.

OldMan&TheWeed · 11-09-2008, 01:08 PM

When anyone asks where I spend so much time on line, I answer, "Some Libertarian forum."

Canuck Wisdom · 11-09-2008, 01:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by theorangejulius

other: i'm some flavor of green...deep ecology is more central to my political views than questions about redistribution of wealth, socialized human services, nationalism, imperialism, etc.

i come from a liberal family and sometimes vote that way to keep truly dangerous people from taking the helm. however, i'm certain it's going to take a third party outlook to get past the enormous environmental and humanitarian issues facing us in the coming century(ies). radical times call for radical outlooks.

Ah good point. Environmental consideration, proper management and justice (in terms of who reaps the pollution vs. the profits) is key to the emerging world notion of a just order (imo)

Captain Cannabis · 11-09-2008, 01:33 PM

left right up down forwards backwards

ask me a question about something and i'll answer it, but i refuse to be placed in a box that defines what i think

The Rev · 11-09-2008, 01:38 PM

I believe government's role is to protect the rights of the citizens who empower it. These are the right to own your own life, to live it as you will, and to be responsible for the consequences of how you live it.

The Rev

11-09-2008, 02:37 PM

In the 21st century those label really have no meaning.

Yahooka tends to be anti government control, and pro human rights.

call em fucking cantelopes.

airfalcon · 11-09-2008, 04:19 PM

The Political Compass

For those who say its more then left and right - there ya go.

LetsPlayYourWay · 11-09-2008, 04:39 PM

Canuck Wisdom · 11-09-2008, 05:01 PM

I didn't really like some of the questions... still trying to put me in a box, but what the hell. (I think the questionaire itself had a leftist lean)

Human-yo · 11-09-2008, 05:57 PM

reality has a left wing bias

stoneric · 11-09-2008, 06:34 PM

What about centrist moderate war hero loving patriot?

View Poll Results: Where are you on the political scale?
Liberal Democratic	5	15.63%
Conservative Republican	3	9.38%
Libertarian	11	34.38%
Reform or other (Grassroots/explain your choice)	13	40.63%
Voters: 32. You may not vote on this poll

11-09-2008, 11:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
~~stateofkane~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 560 Thanks: 20 Thanked 92 Times in 82 Posts	Does Yahooka have a left leaning slant? I thought I would start a poll to see if Yahooka is made up of a majority who identify themselves as left on the political scale. I identify myself directly in the middle, being a libertarian. This poll has nothing to do with Obama's recent win, or any recent Presidential candidates, and keep these names and faces out of your mind, because this is where you stand personally. Thanks!

11-09-2008, 12:08 PM	#4 (permalink)
badgoalie85 Spiraling Out Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NoVA Posts: 1,145 Thanks: 97 Thanked 454 Times in 288 Posts	this poll is horse shit because there's no "i'm gay" option __________________ Pursue happiness. To each his own.

11-09-2008, 12:28 PM	#6 (permalink)
shelbert008 stoner Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: hell on earth aka texas Posts: 1,060 Thanks: 101 Thanked 157 Times in 113 Posts	I consider myself an Independent. I'm Socially Liberal and Financially Conservative. I personally believe being too far to one side is dangerous. __________________ one pill makes you larger, one pill makes you small, and the one that mother gives you, doesnt do anything at all Feed Your Head

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SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	i would surely hope so, fuck. __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

11-09-2008, 12:21 PM	#5 (permalink)
theorangejulius dirt farmer Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: basin and range Posts: 1,077 Thanks: 3 Thanked 17 Times in 15 Posts	other: i'm some flavor of green...deep ecology is more central to my political views than questions about redistribution of wealth, socialized human services, nationalism, imperialism, etc. i come from a liberal family and sometimes vote that way to keep truly dangerous people from taking the helm. however, i'm certain it's going to take a third party outlook to get past the enormous environmental and humanitarian issues facing us in the coming century(ies). radical times call for radical outlooks.

11-09-2008, 12:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Hostile YaHookan Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,098 Thanks: 35 Thanked 197 Times in 134 Posts	I don't go for the "left/right" thing. I'm a unique motherfucker. __________________ It's getting better. It's getting better all the time. - Richard Starkey

11-09-2008, 12:40 PM	#9 (permalink)
SmokeSomeDoja Lushous Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Erogenous Zones Posts: 17,396 Thanks: 238 Thanked 445 Times in 279 Posts	im different in some way too. please recognize it!! __________________ fotoz fo yo azz "I've run over black cats that were luckier than me."

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OldMan&TheWeed been there done that Join Date: May 2006 Location: The West Posts: 2,287 Thanks: 293 Thanked 798 Times in 405 Posts	When anyone asks where I spend so much time on line, I answer, "Some Libertarian forum." __________________ Nintey-three percent of what I say is brilliant, factual information and seven percent is complete bullshit. Have fun deciding which is which.

11-09-2008, 01:33 PM	#13 (permalink)
Captain Cannabis safety word: more Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: m.i.a. Posts: 13,849 Thanks: 2,580 Thanked 2,915 Times in 1,679 Posts	left right up down forwards backwards ask me a question about something and i'll answer it, but i refuse to be placed in a box that defines what i think __________________ fuck the monkeys

11-09-2008, 01:38 PM	#14 (permalink)
The Rev Clear Light Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: In my head, somewhere. Posts: 17,674 Thanks: 4,716 Thanked 5,059 Times in 2,710 Posts	I believe government's role is to protect the rights of the citizens who empower it. These are the right to own your own life, to live it as you will, and to be responsible for the consequences of how you live it. The Rev __________________ "You're seriously flying close to the fag-sun, icarus." -Flamingnun

11-09-2008, 02:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
Roach Guest Posts: n/a	In the 21st century those label really have no meaning. Yahooka tends to be anti government control, and pro human rights. call em fucking cantelopes.

11-09-2008, 04:19 PM	#16 (permalink)
airfalcon New Guy Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Ireland Posts: 143 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 1 Thanked 6 Times in 7 Posts	The Political Compass For those who say its more then left and right - there ya go.

11-09-2008, 05:57 PM	#19 (permalink)
Human-yo Posts: 32,562 Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Wisconsin, USA Posts: 4,364 Blog Entries: 1 Thanks: 83 Thanked 105 Times in 76 Posts	reality has a left wing bias __________________ Love, Human Brought to you by Carl's Jr.

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stoneric bougeman Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 5,223 Thanks: 431 Thanked 1,246 Times in 892 Posts	What about centrist moderate war hero loving patriot?

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