Full disclosure...I'm not a certified pundit. I have no formal education in political science, economics, or geo-political affairs. I'm completely unqualified to comment on the world around me in all ways save one...I have the great fortune of having both the innate desire to do so, and more importantly the freedom to do so.
My ideology does not neatly fit into any existing political framework, which to my delight, sometimes makes for a transient opposition. I am most accurately self described as a "republitarian", or a "Libertarian leaning Republican". I do not like party politics, inconsistency, hypocrisy, disingenuousness, sacramony, elitism, or blindfolded faith. In terms of style, I want to choose rational and thoughtful discussion over hype, hate, flame throwing and name calling. Feel free to point out times were I fall short of that. I think intellectual curiosity & honesty are the most useful and admirable virtues i seek in myself and others.
So thus spoke Karathustra will end by quoting the namesake of this post...Fredrick Nietzsche's "Thus Spoke Zarathustra": "It is the stillest words that bring on the storm. Thoughts that come on doves' feet guide the world."
Glad you finally admitted you're not an Independent.
ReplyDeleteJohn, Thanks for your reply!!
ReplyDeleteI've never claimed to be an independent..An independent is a swing voter, who may vote for either a republican or an democrat..the only democrat i've ever voted for his Chris Bell.
But I'm not partisan, and I'm very disillusioned by the Republican Party. why? Because they have abandoned the principles of fiscal prudence and limited government, and have sold out to big interests. But the Democrats are even worse in my opinion. Its difficult to really label me, even for me, so i guess Republitarian is the best way to really define it. I think both parties as they are, are totally corrupt sell outs, and I will probably be moving fully into the Libertarian Party column if the Republicans don't have a real come to Jesus moment soon.
Anyway, my point has always been that calling me a "republican" is not accurate because i've got one foot in the "libertarian" door.