Did Someone Say Party?
Did you know there are more than just Republicans and Democrats? It's true! There are actually quite a few parties. Here are some of the major ones:Which one do I belong to? Well... none of them.
Which one do my views most strongly align with? Well... I don't want to say... yet.
I would encourage you, however, to read overviews of each platform and form options for yourself about them. A platform is just a set of positional statements about specific real-world issues. It's my hope that you will form these opinions from a hedonistic point of view. You should consider how each position affects people's happiness and make a decision according to that standard. I've given you what I think are the right set of tools... now it's up to you to think for yourself.
Identity & Political Parties
A final word about political parties: If/When you find that you agree with one more than the rest, don't stake your identity on it. When someone criticizes "your" party, recognize that they are not criticizing you. They are criticizing an idea... an idea that you may or may not be right about. Sometimes it's an issue specific idea. Other times it's a core ideological/philosophical idea. Either way, you should try to glean their argument their criticism and argue it out.A truly good idea can withstand argument. And if your idea can't hold its own in a word fight, maybe you should consider the other guy's idea instead of your own. We are all human. Not all of us are right about everything. Be willing to not only correct others, but also correct yourself when necessary. It's okay to change your mind.
