What is your opinion about politics?
832350
Politics. It is possibly the most hated word in the English language. Most people hate politics and government without really knowing what they are. Many different definitions of politics exist. One definition defines politics as the conflict between groups over something they both want. Another similar definition calls politics the "who gets what, when, and how." Government is defined as the institution that has the enforceable right to control people’s behavior. But why do people hate politics and politicians? Is it because politicians cannot be trusted, or maybe because they spend too much money? Whatever the reasons are for hating politics and government, both are needed as a mechanism for people to protect themselves.
782237
The democrats views should not be criticized. The common problem with politics today is that instead of giving helping and constructive criticism, we just say mean things to each other. Dreadful.
648251
Polls are not a true indicator of the way people really feel about certain issues or problems because they can be directed to any response the person who writes them wishes.  Have you ever seen a poll?  It is really ridiculous.  How about this question:  Do you think President Bush is doing a good job?  A good job doing what?  It is so general it really comes down to whether you like the guy or not, and what political party you belong to.\nIt would be a good idea to have a poll, but it should be written by an independent source not affiliated with the US or middle eastern politics. Good question.
171563
Politics is simply the exchange of ideas for the betterment of the community.  Kinda like a football game of ideas.  Some teams are really good for some folks, some teams really stink for some folks.  Sometimes there are ties.\n\nThe problem is that the political games never ends and the two sides shakes hands and get a pizza together!
938275
I personally look at the issues that are important to me, and try to vote for the person who best represents my views. I consider myself a moderate with liberal leanings. \n\nI don't like extremism, and I don't like it when people get locked into a position and refuse to consider all sides of an issue (not a big Bush fan . . .)
957537
Personal opinion I suppose. : )
24595
I'm not interested in a candidates stances ("I believe in America; my opponent believes in selling babies to gay, drug dealing, communists").  I care about whether or not they're engaged in the problems of the world around them.  Do they care about peoples lives, are they thinking about solutions.  \n\nIt's easy to stand in opposition to what you don't like and say that's having convictions.  But what I want is someone who, instead of having all the answers, wants to work to solve the problems.  Someone creative, hardworking, insightful, and compassionate.  Only then am I even willing to listen to their ideas on free trade, or foreign relations, or social security, or education.  \n\nCan you imagine hiring someone at any office in America based on the beliefs and opinions they already hold.  No, you hire based on their ability to do the work, their practical ideas, their sense of themselves, but even more so their adaptability to new situations that could arise.  Sadly, this isn't how candidates are elected, and it's to the detriment of the nation.
550786
how do you compare the lifestyle of today to your time period? \nwhat is your view on todays goverment compared to your time period?\ngas and economy?\nrace?\nwar?\nemployment?\nworld affairs?
1039607
I'm insanely interested in politics, but I've never aligned myself to one party or the other. The ideology behind politics is amazing to me, but to blindly follow ANYTHING in this world today is asinine to me.
1095657
Very perceptive grasshopper.  It is ridiculous, I think that Politics makes me nuts.  It goes all the way down to local government.  It is almost as soon as they get into office they forget about all the people and only care for the few. I hate to get started, you never know who's tapping into your conversations anymore: in the name of security we lose our voice.  You gotta say they have some slick moves.
1172815
First, I look for someone who has similar views.  My vote is first and foremost electing someone to represent me.  Then, honesty, integrity, loayalty, wisdom and the ability to stand up for what they believe in.
895837
actually-my goal is to run for Senate and become a Senator one day.  i think a big problem is the lack of direct communication between politicians and the people they serve.  plus, negative ads dont help either.  but i am more than willing to go through that because i truly love america and want to serve them.  i actually take criticism fairly well.  i am very polite and very open-minded to peoples' responses.  unfortunately, politicians have to deal with those who know nothing about the political world, or the world in general for that matter-but its freedom of speech and i support that.
305444
So what your looking for is opinions and personal experiences on abortion. Right?
696898
what does this have to do with politics?
1089863
I like to know about the candidates and their parties before I vote.  I like to vote for both the party and the candidate.  I don't vote Conservative but if there is a good NDP candidate I may vote for them usually the Liberals get my vote.
687408
Politics are for the very reason you exist. To protect (supposedly) those that cannot protect themselves.\n\nYou may think it does not affect you but it does, in every way shape and form.\n\nPoliticians make laws. So every law you follow, from the speed limit, to commerce, to an ordinance in your own town on men being able to wear shirts in public or not is ALL becuase of a politician that proposed legislation that was voted on and made into law.\n\nIt's ok that you are disconnected from the political spectrum. At least you admit it. For that you rule.\n\nThen there are those that THINK they know what they are talking about and truely don't.
42589
In terms of what? Their editorial style? Political views?