The Older I Get The More_________________I have become.

dmaradona10dmaradona10 Posts: 897
edited March 2017 in A Moving Train
The political direction we have taken now that we are old...
Las Cruces, NM Pan Am Center September 14, 1995
Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum July 7, 1998
New York City, NY MSG May 20, 2010
Eddie Vedder Solo Albuquerque, NM November 9, 2012
Wrigley Field July 19, 2013
LA Nov. 23: 24, 2013
Denver 10-22-14

The Older I Get The More_________________I have become. 15 votes

Liberal
33%
jeffbrriotgrlPJ_SoulHughFreakingDillonDegeneratefk 5 votes
Conservative
6%
dmaradona10 1 vote
Independent
26%
josevolutionPJPOWERIndifference71riley540 4 votes
Middle of the Road
6%
Godfather. 1 vote
Indifferent
26%
unsungjoanmariergambsthispureamericanriot 4 votes

Comments

  • Godfather.Godfather. Posts: 12,504
    Middle of the Road
    you forgot to add cranky LOL !
    I'm conservative for sure but I also agree with some of the liberal ideas but in politics' today there seems to be no common ground
    for all sides to agree on.
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 28,258
    Independent
    I lean liberal on social issues but fiscally I'd say I'm conservative..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • hedonisthedonist standing on the edge of forever Posts: 24,524
    1 - huge difference between old and older (plus, it's all relative)
    2 - I guess I'd say independent if forced to select one, but as time goes on, my views and levels of (in)tolerance have become a melange of "really? fuck you", "ok, live and let live", "wish you could get over yourself", "wish I could get over myself". Yada yada.

    More and more, life gives me these laugh-or-cry moments. What is chosen depends on the situation and state of mind.
  • mickeyratmickeyrat up my ass, like Chadwick was up his Posts: 35,425
    adamant I wont participate is stupid as fuck polls on this forum.
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  • dmaradona10dmaradona10 Posts: 897
    edited March 2017
    Conservative
    mickeyrat said:

    adamant I wont participate is stupid as fuck polls on this forum.</blockq
    You commented on it though, which is more energy than taking the poll. Oh, you believe your opinion is like when you think you shit gold...

    Las Cruces, NM Pan Am Center September 14, 1995
    Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum July 7, 1998
    New York City, NY MSG May 20, 2010
    Eddie Vedder Solo Albuquerque, NM November 9, 2012
    Wrigley Field July 19, 2013
    LA Nov. 23: 24, 2013
    Denver 10-22-14
  • Go BeaversGo Beavers Posts: 8,588
    Looks like someone really wants their poll to be respected.
  • mickeyratmickeyrat up my ass, like Chadwick was up his Posts: 35,425

    mickeyrat said:

    adamant I wont participate is stupid as fuck polls on this forum.

    you poll creators start including a " none of your fucking business " option, I'll bite. Frankly I find my beliefs on a range of topics more nuanced than most polls allow for.

    BTW, I never shit gold. It stinks to high heaven usually.
    My opinions are no more or less valid than any one else's, lets be real clear on that score.
    _____________________________________SIGNATURE________________________________________________

    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Indifferent
    Indifferent....


    To AMT polls!
    Monkey Driven, Call this Living?
  • dmaradona10dmaradona10 Posts: 897
    Conservative
    mickeyrat said:

    mickeyrat said:

    adamant I wont participate is stupid as fuck polls on this forum.

    you poll creators start including a " none of your fucking business " option, I'll bite. Frankly I find my beliefs on a range of topics more nuanced than most polls allow for.

    BTW, I never shit gold. It stinks to high heaven usually.
    My opinions are no more or less valid than any one else's, lets be real clear on that score.
    Or you can just not take the poll or comment on it. Yes you're soooo nuanced..
    Las Cruces, NM Pan Am Center September 14, 1995
    Albuquerque, NM Tingley Coliseum July 7, 1998
    New York City, NY MSG May 20, 2010
    Eddie Vedder Solo Albuquerque, NM November 9, 2012
    Wrigley Field July 19, 2013
    LA Nov. 23: 24, 2013
    Denver 10-22-14
  • Jason PJason P Posts: 19,121

  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 49,473
    edited March 2017
    Liberal
    Back in university I think I considered myself to be a left-leaning capitalist, and now I consider myself to be more a socialist. So I have definitely gone way farther left in terms of economic policy and social programs. With other social issues I was always pretty liberal, although I may be more liberal about many of those issues now, only because I am much better informed than I used to be. Most of the less liberal ideas I used to have were born of ignorance rather than decision-making or my belief system.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • dignindignin Posts: 9,303
    Hungover.
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 22,130
    i would say the more angry i have become.

    i think i have some serious anger issues at this point in my life.
    There is nothing noble in being superior to your fellow man; true nobility is being superior to your former self.- Hemingway

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • rssesqrssesq Fairfield County Posts: 3,299
    RICH
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,594
    edited March 2017
    Defeated. I've gone from activist, to pissed off (angry, I get it gimme), to not giving a thought, damn or a straw. My perception is that we have devolved into a state of torpor and stagnation. And I don't see any point in arguing politics or even being involved. I've gone from anger to semi-selfish hermit.

    But, maybe just maybe, this probably means I am just re-charging. If and when I do decide to give a crap again, I will have to see better organization out there- something terribly lacking on all fronts. That along with seeing people with fresh ideas, vibrant personalities, high levels of motivation and great energy/momentum. Without true strong leaders, without young strong captains, effective mentors and wise elders stepping up to the front of the line, we are not going to see anything but more corrosion and decay.

    One thing I've learned for sure: arguing politics on on-line forums accomplishes very little for all the energy we put into it. I would suggest we would all accomplish more by going out and volunteering with an organization that is doing something useful, especially local groups since we are headed toward most of life being more locally centered.

    My wife and I are going to a training seminar to see if we qualify for stewardship of a section of local nature conserved land. I hope that happens- I think it would give me renewed life instead of numbness.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 28,258
    Independent
    brianlux said:

    Defeated. I've gone from activist, to pissed off (angry, I get it gimme), to not giving a thought, damn or a straw. My perception is that we have devolved into a state of torpor and stagnation. And I don't see any point in arguing politics or even being involved. I've gone from anger to semi-selfish hermit.

    But, maybe just maybe, this probably means I am just re-charging. If and when I do decide to give a crap again, I will have to see better organization out there- something terribly lacking on all fronts. That along with seeing people with fresh ideas, vibrant personalities, high levels of motivation and great energy/momentum. Without true strong leaders, without young strong captains, effective mentors and wise elders stepping up to the front of the line, we are not going to see anything but more corrosion and decay.

    One thing I've learned for sure: arguing politics on on-line forums accomplishes very little for all the energy we put into it. I would suggest we would all accomplish more by going out and volunteering with an organization that is doing something useful, especially local groups since we are headed toward most of life being more locally centered.

    My wife and I are going to a training seminar to see if we qualify for stewardship of a section of local nature conserved land. I hope that happens- I think it would give me renewed life instead of numbness.

    Yeah I totally agree I need to get away from the consumption of 24-7 political thoughts , but damn i can't believe how it feels to be going thru this ...
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • brianluxbrianlux Moving through All Kinds of Terrain. Posts: 40,594

    brianlux said:

    Defeated. I've gone from activist, to pissed off (angry, I get it gimme), to not giving a thought, damn or a straw. My perception is that we have devolved into a state of torpor and stagnation. And I don't see any point in arguing politics or even being involved. I've gone from anger to semi-selfish hermit.

    But, maybe just maybe, this probably means I am just re-charging. If and when I do decide to give a crap again, I will have to see better organization out there- something terribly lacking on all fronts. That along with seeing people with fresh ideas, vibrant personalities, high levels of motivation and great energy/momentum. Without true strong leaders, without young strong captains, effective mentors and wise elders stepping up to the front of the line, we are not going to see anything but more corrosion and decay.

    One thing I've learned for sure: arguing politics on on-line forums accomplishes very little for all the energy we put into it. I would suggest we would all accomplish more by going out and volunteering with an organization that is doing something useful, especially local groups since we are headed toward most of life being more locally centered.

    My wife and I are going to a training seminar to see if we qualify for stewardship of a section of local nature conserved land. I hope that happens- I think it would give me renewed life instead of numbness.

    Yeah I totally agree I need to get away from the consumption of 24-7 political thoughts , but damn i can't believe how it feels to be going thru this ...
    I hear you, my friend.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • InHiding80InHiding80 Upland,CA Posts: 7,623
    edited March 2017
    Is anti oligarchy BS an option? Been Green Party for 4 years and the establishment Dems just get worse and worse each year.
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