tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19037488.post8304739811116830115..comments2023-11-16T23:29:47.979-08:00Comments on Green Jello: Moderation in Utah Politicspramahaphilhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05852898493878493736noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19037488.post-16687369419582884592008-04-08T20:39:00.000-07:002008-04-08T20:39:00.000-07:00Amen, couldn't have said it better. I have a Mor...Amen, couldn't have said it better. I have a Mormon mother in law who literally votes her religion and has never educated herself on the issues. It's a shame. <BR/><BR/>I grew up in a Catholic family that did the same which in Utah translates into a vote for Democrats (always in opposition of the Mormons). <BR/><BR/>I was a member of the first Hispanic Republican caucus in Utah, which was short lived. I couldn't stomach the religion that was infused into "our" agenda. <BR/><BR/>I am now a happily unaffiliated atheist with strong Democratic leanings. I guess I could no longer tolerate intolerance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19037488.post-14836920038846419262008-03-12T23:40:00.000-07:002008-03-12T23:40:00.000-07:00This is something I've struggled with, especially ...This is something I've struggled with, especially lately. <BR/><BR/>Not my political identity--I've known I didn't identify with either major party since the first time I voted at age 18. I'm pretty consistent nationally, but I'm all over the place in state and local races.<BR/><BR/>But what Cameron brings up: what is the best way to express my dislike of the parties, but still influence important decisions? Is the principle worth being locked out? I still don't know. I really want to register Republican and attend my first precinct meeting to try and elect some moderate delegates, <I>but</I>...I don't feel quite honest joining an organization I expressly disagree with on many issues, especially locally. Am I lying if I join just to hopefully get a good delegate?<BR/><BR/>The private political party's right to organize themselves as they please vs. the public's interest in influencing Republican caucuses and primaries which often serve as the de facto election of our public officials. I just feel stuck. I'm going to write a post of my own about this soon.UtahTeacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161171487351224481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19037488.post-43887183395993890262008-03-08T16:38:00.000-08:002008-03-08T16:38:00.000-08:00Good question, Cameron. I don't know that I have a...Good question, Cameron. I don't know that I have a answer for you. I guess if I am going to be defined as a moderate, than I should cut all official ties to one side or the other.pramahaphilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852898493878493736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19037488.post-237788474414011232008-03-08T12:01:00.000-08:002008-03-08T12:01:00.000-08:00I appreciate the sentiment you write of. But I as...I appreciate the sentiment you write of. But I ask, what is accomplished when a self-described moderate withdraws from both parties? How does that help elect better candidates and better legislators?Cameronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06016275707476655364noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19037488.post-86841509823949926642008-03-08T11:51:00.000-08:002008-03-08T11:51:00.000-08:00Well said.Well said.Jason Thehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15518866228386927143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19037488.post-17871902412687712542008-03-07T22:56:00.000-08:002008-03-07T22:56:00.000-08:00indeed my friend... although I would assume as per...indeed my friend... although I would assume as per your blog that you and I probably disagree on at least a few points, I like the way you think! I would agree that thinking and voting only per party lines is a dangerous road to travel. I have never found a single candidate that I agreed with on every single issue... but rather do my best to choose the lesser of all evils. As per particular issues it is imperative that we all examine our personal beliefs and educate ourselves on the issue at hand before casting our vote, rather than following party politics. If we can't do this then we are forced to live with outcomes that are less than desirable, it is too bad that as you stated this strategy is the status quo in Utah and sadly I don't think it will change anytime soon.... buy we can try!<BR/><BR/>www.freesovietutah.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com