Comments on: Let’s get this shindig started!

By: Josh Surber

Josh Surber — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 20:07:57 +0000

I hate to mention the “R” word but I am a slightly-to-the-right libertarian. based on where I stand on economic issues. I agree that most liberals are libertarian more than democrat, but as long as the democratic party has more money (and they do!) that is where I am placing my votes.

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By: Mexigogue

Mexigogue — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 19:16:49 +0000

I has changed the link on my blog to reflect the new site. I see that you’re still mocking my existence by cutting all your hair off and having alchemy maxed out at 450 just like my lock. I’m watching you buddy, don’t make me sue you!!!

p.s. Coming soon I shall be recording a rap called “My Son Rolled Horde”. Look for it soon on a blog near you!

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By: Scott

Scott — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 04:02:51 +0000

Thanks much for the good wishes for my dad. I’m very proud/happy for him. He’s met a wonderful woman who has brought him a lot more happiness than I’ve ever seen him experience. It makes the world seem a little better.

The politics test isn’t exactly a “be all, end all” kind of test. It’s really a baseline test to see where you stand on a very small group of issues, but really isn’t complete. Stuff like gun rights, abortion, etc aren’t on that quiz, so it’s not really great for truly figuring out where you are. It’s really just to give you an idea of where you stand on a few of the more “social” issues.

I think a lot of people in our particular age groups fall under centrist or libertarian, simply because we’ve been brought up in a time that’s really in transition. When I was born the cold war was in its last decade, the values of the USA were finally spreading to the rest of the world, and people were just starting to use computers on a “personal” basis. My parents are democrats, but I was raised to appreciate that the world isn’t just black and white. All of those things colored my early opinions on politics.

Now that I’ve voted in two elections and had a chance to experience real life and real politics, my ideals and beliefs have shifted a little further right. Libertarian fits me, I think.

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By: Megan

Megan — Tue, 02 Jun 2009 03:39:36 +0000

Congrats to your dad on his marriage!! Weddings always get me excited.

I took the political test, and I scored as a centerist. I’m not sure how accurate that is since some of the issues I voted maybe or disagree with since I’m not aware of the side-effects if the status quo was changed. (Like privatizing retirement, for example). “Centrists pride themselves on keeping an open mind, tend to oppose “political extremes,” and emphasize what they describe as “practical” solutions to problems.” Seems accurate enough to me, though!

And nice new blog, btw WordPress is totally > Blogger! =P