A political neutralist

[ColdFront77]

I consider myself a political neutralist. I can't take any side on most political issues.

Being a conservative or liberal and to a lesser extent Republican or Democrat for me is difficult.

I find myself agreeing with a very high majority of people's opinions sometimes after having another view for a (short) time. This includes general issues, not just political ones.

[streetsoldier]

He who straddles the fence will eventually fall off...there can be no neutrality in this election, ColdFront77. Too much is at stake.

[ColdFront77]

Bill, I am not talking about this or any other election. I am making a general point on my views. I wouldn't vote if that was the case. I have voted in more than half the elections since I turned 19 in July of 1996.

I lean more to the right, but know for sure I can't call myself anything else but a neutralist.

[weatherluvr]

"Straddling the fence" doesn't mean that you have no set opinion on anything. In my case, it means that there are points and issues I agree and disagree with on both sides. Not everything is black and white.

[ColdFront77]

In my case, it means that there are points and issues I agree and disagree with on both sides. Not everything is black and white.

Nicely put, Rich. The opinions that I have on some issues that are more "to the right" that won't move "to the left," but for the most part many issues (as I said) I tend to agree with someone else's views no matter what their opinion is on an issue.

[southerngale]

Decide what you think are the most important issues for you Tom and then see which candidate shares your views.

[Rainband]

He who straddles the fence will eventually fall off...there can be no neutrality in this election, ColdFront77. Too much is at stake.

Neutrality is in every election. I will vote for Bush most likely and I am neither democrat or republican or liberal or conservative. So I guess I am neutral too.

[Rainband]

Decide what you think are the most important issues for you Tom and then see which candidate shares your views.

Yes but if the past is any guide. A lot of candidates make things issues at election time and they forget about them when they are elected. We can't really go by that..can we??

[ColdFront77]

I understand, Kelly and Johnathan. But, again, I am not referring to the 2004 Presidential Election.

Welcome to the "Neutral Party"!!

[azskyman]

The most important thing is that you listen and learn about the candidates...and develop a choice from what you come to understand about each of them. Not voting because you are confused or because you have no confidence that candidates will live up to expectations is just something we Americans can not do. In my younger years I voted both sides of the aisle, and sometimes I voted just because I wanted to champion a single issue. As I grew older and understood the parties and the real issues among candidates, it became clearer to me how I should vote.

If being politically neutral means you simply want to vote for who you think best represents your points of view and those views that will help this country most, then be politically neutral...but do vote your conscience and your heart when election day comes.

[Stephanie]

Everything is not black and white as our two-party system would like you to believe. Most people do not think that way either. Hopefully we can get past this for future elections and have someone that is alittle more "neutral" if you will (or in the middle) of the two extremes that we currently see.

[Lindaloo]

You can always tell when a Dem is lying. Just watch for his lips to move then sway the other way Tom. ROFL!!

[GalvestonDuck]

What is it they say -- "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

[Stephanie]

What is it they say -- "If you don't stand for something, you'll fall for anything."

But that doesn't mean that Tom has to stand on "one side or another". He can (example only) support the death penalty and gay marriage. He'd be inbetween, but he's still standing for something.

[ColdFront77]

Thanks for all the responses everyone!

I have always voted for and likely will always vote for the Republican candidate, but again I can't see truly agreeing with either side; thus as I said on some issues I tend to side with the person on a particular issue, except for abortion (I am pro-life) and perhaps others that aren't on my mind at this moment.

[azskyman]

Again, mostly in my younger years, I wasn't always sure who I was going to vote for until I hit the polling booth. But I did make a decision then...and accepted my responsiblity in assigning power to a candidate.

Not until I was a candidate myself (in the late 1970's) did I really come to understand the differences in the two parties. They became more obvious over the years. And while I can see them clearly now, I must admit it wasn't always that way.

[ColdFront77]

I can tell at nearly 27 years old I will have these "middle of the road," agreeing with the person I am corresponding to (so far only online, for basically obvious reasons) at a particular time.

This probably sounds strange to many of you, so be it.

[Stephanie]

I can tell at nearly 27 years old I will have these "middle of the road," agreeing with the person I am corresponding to (so far only online, for basically obvious reasons) at a particular time.

This probably sounds strange to many of you, so be it.

Not strange to me at all Tom!

[ColdFront77]

I would say I am a "pacifist," which doesn't seem like the right thing to do.

[stormchazer]

I would say I am a "pacifist," which doesn't seem like the right thing to do.

Its cool. Most people would like to be pacifist but I for one believe that there are times you have to use the "stick" along with the kind word.