Political ideologies are coherent sets of beliefs and values that form a framework for understanding the role of government and the organization of society. They guide political behavior and policy decisions, influencing views on topics like economic distribution, individual liberties, and social justice.
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@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Libertarian
Libertarianism is a political philosophy that upholds liberty as a core principle. Libertarians seek to maximize political freedom and autonomy, emphasizing freedom of choice, voluntary association, and individual judgment. They believe in the principle of self-ownership and reject any form of coercion or force that infringes upon individual rights. This ideology is often associated with a laissez-faire economic perspective, advocating for minimal state intervention in the economy and the free market.
The roots of libertarianism can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment in the 18th centur… Read more
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
What is one aspect of your life you wish had less government involvement, and how would it benefit you?
@9RD7M3F8mos8MO
Taxation, it is theft. I don’t like being stolen from.
@jsimicConstitution6mos6MO
“Taxation, it is theft.”
Render unto Caesar that which is Caesar's.
The lack of nuance in your slogan is why it is false.
@MAGA_Deplorable4mos4MO
Before Jesus said that, the Pharisees had asked him whether it was lawful to pay taxes to Caesar or not. Jesus didn't say no, it's true, but neither did he say yes. Instead he asked whose image and whose likeness was on the Denarius. He asked to see the coin. On the coin, it said that Caesar was divine. When Jesus said "Render unto Caesar the things that are Caesars, and to God the things that are God's," it is entirely possible that he meant that people needed to stop glorifying Ceasar like he was a God and remember that they owed their allegiance to Him, not to… Read more
@9RD8VHR8mos8MO
Surveillance, they don't need to spy on us, Snowden was right.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution7mos7MO
I wish the government would keep out of my wallet and stop making a tax slave of me for six months out of the year.
@Cuz-I-Know-Stuff2mos2MO
Do you want nice roads? New sidewalks? Quick first responders? Then I suggest you shut up about your taxes
@MAGA_Deplorable2mos2MO
That's a red herring argument, designed by statists to distract from any meaningful dialogue about taxes. Theft is defined as the forceful taking of someone else's property. Taxation is also the forceful taking of someone else's property. Taxation is theft. It's not rocket science. You might claim it's different when the State takes our money from us, because they provide us valuable "services" such as the ones you mentioned. You cannot make that argument with any consistency or intellectual honesty at all unless you also make the argument that any random… Read more
Repeal all government enforced anti-discrimination laws on private companies, and DEI programs
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
In what ways do you think minimal government intervention would impact innovation and entrepreneurship?
@9RD22868mos8MO
Less regulation will hurt the public. Corporations will always choose to hurt the consumers if they think it will be profitable for them.
@Patriot-#1776Constitution7mos7MO
It is never profitable for corporations to harm people, in a free market those that do die.
@FabulousUrchinDemocrat7mos7MO
What about the tobacco industry? Companies like Philip Morris and RJ Reynolds spent millions on advertising and lobbying to maintain their market dominance, all while internal documents revealed that they were aware of the dangers of their products. They even targeted young people to ensure a steady stream of new customers. They were incredibly profitable while causing significant harm to their consumers. Even in a relatively free market, they thrived over a hundred years until regulations and public awareness campaigns finally caught up.
@9RD22ZL8mos8MO
I think it would give the little guys a chance to rise to the occasion
Just keep the police, ensure punishments for crimes, and ensure extra surveillance of muslim immigrants. All other government intervention can go.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
How do you think society would change if businesses operated with almost no government oversight?
@9RD3FX48mos8MO
Some, if not most, businesses would exploit their workers without government oversight.
@9SBSJ6W7mos7MO
With government oversight employers exploit their workers and treat them like crap without government oversight we'd see an economic collapse or medieval times type environment.a complete rollback in civil rights.
@9RD7TN98mos8MO
I think society would go to **** . People could very well die, or at the very least be harmed by the lack of ethics a lot of businesses show in their chase of money.
@ISIDEWITH8mos8MO
How has a moment in your life led you to value independence and autonomy over security provided by authorities?
@9RD6HJD8mos8MO
being able to choose multiple items in similacrum instead of my ****** *** older brother telling me i can only take one
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Democracy
Democracy is a political ideology that is based on the principle of equality and freedom. It is a system of government where the citizens exercise power directly or elect representatives from among themselves to form a governing body, such as a parliament. Democracy is often associated with the rule of law, protection of human rights, and the active participation of the people in the political process.
The term "democracy" comes from the Greek words "demos" (people) and "kratos" (rule), which translates to "rule by the people". The concept of democracy… Read more
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
What would you do differently if for one day you held a position of significant political power?
Abolish the deep state, fire 85 percent of the federal government, abolish the welfare state, withdraw from all foreign wars, end the fed, return to the gold standard, abolish abortion, restore state's rights, and institute congressional term limits.
"Abolish" is strong term. What consequences do you predict from these actions? Do your opinions of what is right for you make it right for everyone?
@7ZNSCC2Libertarian9mos9MO
How do you reconcile the belief that the only sophisticated and highly effective part of the government is secretly trying to undermine you and the rest is incompetent? Have you examined the physiological implications of those beliefs?
@9J2Z7GT1yr1Y
Make all colleges the same price and under 10k a year in total cost.
@9J488FWIndependent1yr1Y
I don't know if this would be appropriate for private colleges. But, maybe put a cap on tuition for publicly funded schools and other costs like books and supplies. Higher education costs are in a runaway. Everyone deserves to better themselves.
If someday I held significant political power, I would make sure that everyone is treated with equality and respect, I would also focus on gun control and women's rights.
@9J3B4WK1yr1Y
Those three issues mentioned in the response are some of the most talked about issues in America. Personally, I feel as though they are the issues in the need of improving on the most.
@9J2YWX91yr1Y
Make schooling and medical care a free, Inalienable human right
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Why do you think it's important, or not, for individuals to debate and discuss politics openly?
@9JB4QNB1yr1Y
It's important to not debate because a person's point of view might differ from another person's
@9JB8R2J1yr1Y
I think its important to disscus politics openly because it gives other people to express there opions and maybe we can learn fomr other people.
@9JB7TZ21yr1Y
We need to have political participation or else we lose/forget the rights of the people.
@9JB9QWQ1yr1Y
It gives ideas to different people to see different points of view. I don't care much about it but the people that do find it important, which is why I think it is important.
@9DRRZJZ2yrs2Y
Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for supper. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote! (Ben Franklin quote)
@VulcanMan6 1yr1Y
Democracy could also just as easily be two sheep and a wolf, or three sheep, or three wolves, so this argument is a stupid assumption to begin with.
Well you're the stupid expert here not me
@VulcanMan6 1yr1Y
I have seen my fair share, yes. It's what happens when you're right all the time, not that I expect you to understand...
@DanielKolbin1105Independent 2yrs2Y
Why can't the lamb get his two friends to vote :)
(Also, Benjamin Franklin probably didn't say that.)
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If freedom of speech is crucial in a democracy, where should we draw the line when it comes to hate speech and misinformation?
@9HCRHLB1yr1Y
If the speech is directly threatening someone or something, I think it can be considered hate speech. Misinformation can be drawn when it is directly opposite of what the government is stating.
@9KN8DG61yr1Y
“Misinformation can be drawn when it is directly opposite of what the government is stating”
So if it goes against government its wrong. For some reason that doesn't sound right
@@1876-Elbert5mos5MO
So, for example, if the govt. is saying 'abortion is good!' but I, as a Christian, know this is false, I can't say anything about it? Terrifying.
@9HCS26S1yr1Y
Speech is fine until it activately calls for physical harm
@9HCRLZ51yr1Y
When people are lying about threats others have done or things that may harm people. When you feel unsafe around them.
@Renaldo-MoonGreen 5mos5MO
Hate speech should never be protected under any circumstance. You shouldn't have the right to make someone else's life miserable.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Liberalism
Liberalism is a political ideology that emphasizes individual rights, equality, and the protection of civil liberties. It is rooted in the principles of democracy, free market economics, and the rule of law. The term "liberalism" comes from the Latin word "liber," meaning "free," and it is fundamentally concerned with the concept of freedom and the rights of the individual.
The origins of liberalism can be traced back to the Age of Enlightenment in the 17th and 18th centuries, a period of intellectual and philosophical development that emphasized reason, analysis,… Read more
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How would you handle a situation where your friend’s freedom of choice clashed with your own beliefs?
@9L6367K12mos12MO
Have a discussion and try to understand why they feel the way they do
@9L8JLHBRepublican12mos12MO
because every person is different, i wouldnt shame someone or talk down on them with however they feel.
@9L62S5T12mos12MO
just let it be because there is so many other people with their own opinions
@9L62RW912mos12MO
They can believe whatever they want to believe its not my problem.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Can a society truly uphold equal rights for all its members without some form of government intervention, and why do you think so?
@9H4JHTW1yr1Y
I believe that liberalism has come a little too far especially in present days. Yes equality should be top tier but some ideology that has come up in present days and are praised by some people in schools. These new events that are being exposed to our children are opposites of the norm and we are accepting things that children shouldn't be introduced until they are mature.
@9H4JFJ81yr1Y
I believe that government intervention is necessary even if not ideal. There is not an ideal we can reach since humanity suffers with a lack of integrity. We are divided spiritually and ethically. The government in a democratic system was meant to represent the majority with the idea that the most people possible will benefit. Therefore, I would hope there would be intervention if necessary since they have structure and consistent rules. Without government intervention, we are at the whim of the changing passions and spiritual explorations of various groups.
@9H4JD9K1yr1Y
No, in our current society, the government is necessary in upholding and maintaining human rights.
@9KHVTGM1yr1Y
No
If there is no government, then people will be hurting others and denying them their civil rights
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
How has travel or exposure to other cultures affected your view on liberalism and individual rights?
@9HHKFR21yr1Y
I support liberalism, consent of the governed, and individual rights. Exposure to other cultures through History classes has taught me the importance of it.
@9HHK59H1yr1Y
I agree with some aspects of liberalism such as equality before the law and liberty, but I prefer socialism and communism.
@9KS9XQ31yr1Y
I have a better understanding of different cultures and their practices and I seem to be more open-mined than those who don't expose themselves to other cultures so I ended up having a more liberal mindset
@9HHKHKF1yr1Y
it has changed, I think about everyone not just a group
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
In what way has a law or policy directly impacted your sense of freedom, for better or worse?
@9HHMQC71yr1Y
@9HHMQ2P1yr1Y
the more gun laws that are put in place the more the 2nd amendment is hurt.
@9HJHF46Republican1yr1Y
The abortion laws in North Dakota before Roe vs. Wade affected me.
@ISIDEWITH2yrs2Y
Socialism
Socialism is a political ideology that advocates for the collective or governmental ownership and administration of the means of production and distribution of goods. It emphasizes the principle that wealth and income should be shared more equally among the people. Socialists argue that the distribution of wealth and power in a society should be controlled by the whole community rather than by individuals or private corporations.
The roots of socialism as a political ideology can be traced back to the French Revolution in the late 18th century, but it was not until the 19th century that it… Read more
@PlayfulJusticeSocialism2yrs2Y
Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy; its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery. - Winston Churchill
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
Winston Churchill was an *** and don't even get me started on the long list of faults capitalism still holds.
"Capitalism is the astounding belief that the most wickedest of men will do the most wickedest of things for the greatest good of everyone."
Winston Churchill was one of the greatest men who ever lived! He saved not only his nation and Empire but also the Christian Civilisation! I have read Andrew Robert's 1100-page biography of him and clearly this man was not the deranged racist you leftists love to paint him as. He had indomitable courage, unshakable conviction, and dogged tenacity. His magnetic leadership skills, inspiration of his people, and oratorical brilliant have scare been paralleled in human history! He led Britain through the horrors of the Blitz, stood equally firm against the two evil socialist dictators of Hit… Read more
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
I was also referring to Churchill as a person, not in the war effort.
@9CJ6CB61yr1Y
Did you SERIOUSLY just call Hitler a socialist? Honestly, it’s insulting you put him in the same category. He was a fascist, which is an inherently far-right ideology. He was a social conservative, and openly described his revolution as both Christian at heart, and anti-capitalist. Not pro-socialist, anti-capitalist. What he got was Corporatism, a crooked and destructive form of capitalism that lies on the spectrum of fascism. Please, continue arguing about Hitler, I’d love to educate.
@9RYWTRQ8mos8MO
Winston churchill was not the righteous virtuos man you think him to be no matter how well he didfighting the axis in world war two nothing can excuse his advocation for chemical weapon use in afghanistan on the khurdish people as well as the engineered famine in bengal that caused the deaths of 4 million bengali people, he may have done good things but nothing excuse mass death and the advocation of chemical weapons.
@@1876-Elbert5mos5MO
Don't tell me you actually believe in that entire 'true socialism has never been tried!' nonsense. Yes, it has. It works for one generation and one generation only.
@9RYWTRQ8mos8MO
you cant just quote someone who said something wrong and then act like you said the right thing because someone else said it, socialism does not donote shared misery and this quote is hogwash.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Should people who can't or don't want to work receive the same benefits as those who contribute to society?
@9HFMWP21yr1Y
No, People who are more willing to work with their community and to make more efficient communities should have help instead of the people who don't help whats so ever.
@9HCNSNP1yr1Y
No, Because the people who do work and contribute the society work hard for that and the ones who do nothing to help shouldn't get anything because they are waste of space that this country doesn't need.
@9H4QSGS1yr1Y
No if they are disabled then yes but if they don't want to then they are not a useful part of society
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
If all your basic needs were met by the government, what would motivate you to work or achieve?
@9H4Z8DD1yr1Y
Under a Socialist government the workers have no need to improve or develop anything better besides for personal enjoyment, thus leaving the nation cripplingly bankrupt for ideas. Nothing would ever get better and their would be no motivation.
@CommonManAmerican Solidarity 7mos7MO
Socialism basically means socialization of the means of production. In other words, workers become owners of their means of production. (Unlike Marxism-Leninism, a distorted form of bureaucracy, this is real socialism.) In this society, workers are the owners of their companies, so they will have a sense of ownership and work more creatively than before, when they were simply salaried workers.
@9H4Z6VH1yr1Y
If my basic needs were met, my motivation for doing work is because I want to work and have have my needs fulfilled, so working would be easier to handle.
@9H4YYKVIndependence1yr1Y
free healthcare for once and student loans being forgiven
@9H4YQGX1yr1Y
Getting my family food and water, giving them a nice house, being able to make people happy would help motivate me.
@ISIDEWITH1yr1Y
Can you envision a society where people work solely for communal benefit and not personal gain?
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