Posted September 9, 2007 The place you come to discuss political issues or state your political views and ideologies. Before we start I would like to say that Tolerance and acceptance of peoples views is required in this thread even if you don't agree with them. Respect is something I think we can all afford to give. Also there is a difference between healthy polemic debate and blatant flaming and disrespect. (No name calling or derogatory terms used here please) Anything from Gordon Brown, to the Tories to International relations, views on Immigration, Education, the judicial system, Politics in America etc. To start off you can take this light hearted test to see which politician you would most likely align with http://www.vajoe.com/candidate_calculator.html Mine was 70% Barack Obama 2008 Presidental Issues ISSUE Abortion Rights - I think the ease of abortion should be tightened. Death Penalty - No one should have the right to take away someones life No Child Left Behind - I believe every child is entitled to a proper education Stem Cell Research - If it will lead to medical advancement then yes ANWR Drilling - Not Sure Kyoto Protocal - Definitely environmental preservation is important Assault Weapons Ban - If that means banning weapons im all for it Gun Background Checks - Unsure Patriot Act - Unsure Guantanamo - I think it is against someones human rights to be held without fair and proper trial Water Boarding of Captives -Unsure Citizen Path for Illegals - Unsure Border Fence - Illegal Immigration should be stamped out Internet Neutrality - Is this even possible? Iran Sanctions - Not sure about this one but if anything sanctions are better than war Iran Military Action - Definitely not Support Iraq War - No Increase Minimum Wage - Yeh defo :p Same Sex Marriage - No, I think it could cause real complications if children are involved Universal Health Care - Yes Free Trade - Yes School Vouchers - Yes Privatizing Social Security - Unsure Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 Is there a UK version of that calculator thing cos I have an 86.67% match with Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich...I don't know if thats good or not... Nice thread! I also got an 80% match with Hilary Clinton.... And interestingly enough a 76.67% match with Barack Obama!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 Forgive my cynicism, but I can see this thread turning into a post-apocalyptic wasteland bathed in flame. Anyway, colour me red, 87.50% Kucinich here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 Is there a UK version of that calculator thing cos I have an 86.67% match with Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich...I don't know if thats good or not... Nice thread! I also got an 80% match with Hilary Clinton.... And interestingly enough a 76.67% match with Barack Obama!! I think theres only an American one sorry. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 Top Match: Ohio Representative Dennis Kucinich (D) 81.67% match Other Top Matches: New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) - 76.67% Illinois Senator Barack Obama (D) - 74.17% Former North Carolina Senator John Edwards (D) - 73.33% I wonder what are the major differences between Kucinich and Obama. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 Hilary Clinton and Christiphor Dod were my highest matches. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 aside from actually adding to any discussion - i'll do that later - I just want to say; What gives with all these "OFFICIAL" threads? Why are they official? Couldn't this just be a thread about the american candidates or whatever, rather than an attempt to engulf all matters political? At least that way there might be lots of little threads rather than one ginormous unfollowable thread... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 aside from actually adding to any discussion - i'll do that later - I just want to say; What gives with all these "OFFICIAL" threads? Why are they official? Couldn't this just be a thread about the american candidates or whatever, rather than an attempt to engulf all matters political? At least that way there might be lots of little threads rather than one ginormous unfollowable thread... Well thats fair enough but this was started as a political thread and is not centered around the american candidates. I just think its handy to have a thread where you can discuss political issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 New York Senator Hillary Clinton (D) 74.19% match But then again, when I didn't know what it was I just said I was unsure lol And I hate Clinton, so no. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Posted September 9, 2007 I got Dennis Kucinich - 82.14% I'm doing politics as part of my modern studies course, so this thread cxould be handy to look at as a resource, or to ask a question in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
