veritas… Texas
09/21/11 9:53 pm
So here's what's happening:
People used to affiliate with one of the two parties, but extremist ends of them came to dominate the parties' ideology, so supporters left their party to become independent, ashamed of what their party had become…
Am I right?
johnf
09/21/11 9:38 pm
overt in nc I am now an independent. The modern republican part has become a caricature of it's former self with nonsense economic policies. lobbyists have the party hostage. personally I would love to see huntsman get the nod although that won't happen. He is the only centrist on the slate.
BadBadger Georgia
09/21/11 9:32 pm
I think Reagan's greatest strength came from embracing not as much Democrat or Republican values, but American values. Naturally Republicans loved him and still do. But it seems today's Democrats dislike him more than the Democrats of his day.
FAHayek Iowa
09/21/11 9:24 pm
I wouldn't say changed affiliation but fine tuned my beliefs. I was a Republican before college and came out a Libertarian. Don't Tread On Me!
09/21/11 9:24 pm
However, I try not to let my political views blind me to other opinions. I'm more open minded and less arrogant than you may picture a Republican to be.
09/21/11 9:21 pm
I still consider myself Republican, but I've been leaning closer to the middle of the spectrum. So yes.
09/21/11 8:59 pm
I grew up fairly liberal until I gained common sense and tasted reality.
09/21/11 8:56 pm
I have switched frequently. I sign up for whichever party is holding the most contentious caucus that year. I will be switching to republican before the Iowa Caucus. Although I learn dem, I want to be a part of choosing the best nominee for either party.
Wert A picture of my sack
09/21/11 8:29 pm
Not a dumb comment if it's true. Reagan was originally a Dem, you know? He was also governor of the state I lived in at the time. Trust me. He's not the kind of conservative he's made out to be, today. Craziest case of revisionism I've ever seen.
Wert A picture of my sack
09/21/11 8:19 pm
I was more conservative when I was younger and tended to vote Republican. Now, the current Republicans and conservatives aren't the same. Now I'm liberal and Democrat and happy for it. Personally, I think Reagan would switch back to Democrat if he saw today's GOP.
09/21/11 8:04 pm
grew up with democratic parents in a very red state. today a republican in a very blue state. apparently I have problems in the majority. :)
09/21/11 7:57 pm
Still don't really agree with republicans but switched from dem to rep after the California budget cuts made me lose my job. At least reps are up front about planning to cut education. I'm sure the republican party thanks you for the extra vote Gov. Brown.
MrMilkdud
09/21/11 7:57 pm
I was a democrat in college, then I got a job working with child social services. After a few years dealing with govt funded social programs I became a republican. A few years later I left social services to become a stay at home dad and now I'm a Voluntaryist.
09/21/11 7:49 pm
@topgun: LMAO; I went Republican to independent, Dem's are too soft, Repub's failed me for too long
johnf
09/21/11 6:04 pm
I was a die hard republican until the neo conservatives in congress and GWB disgraced the party's proud legacy by running up record deficits between 2000 and 2008 and turned their back on rationality on foreign and environmental policies.
ORinNY New York
09/21/11 5:43 pm
Dogmatic thinking is always dangerous, in any circumstance.. I've come close to joining the green party, but mostly because I'd like for there to be a plethora of options if we are to have a party system at all. The world is not so black and white as some believe.
jples
09/21/11 5:37 pm
I vote for whoever I think is better for the time, which typically is the better if two evils. I refuse to vote strictly on party because it depends on the person and the circumstances surrounding the election. I also research their campaign contributions to see through the jingoism.
09/21/11 5:00 pm
Don't identify with either, both are mad. I'm for what's best for the whole in the long term as opposed to short term personal gains... Guess that would make me a socialist freak?
09/21/11 4:45 pm
Yes. Grew up republican, but I don't like the party system. Neither group fits me well, although I do lean closer to republican.
DamageInc California
09/21/11 4:42 pm
Was republican but went to independent. The dumbest thing I ever heard was "I like Reagan more, but I'm nit going to vote for him because I'm a democrat." I'm an independent thinker so therefore I went independent.
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