Who's Your Favorite?

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I've been wandering lately who are the most popular politicians and why they are the most popular. For instance do Republicans favor the moderate voices from their party or do they lean more towards the ideologues? Or, do democrats lean towards who ever hates Bush the most, or who most embodies all of their beliefs?
So, if anyone could post a few politicians they admire and why, and their political affiliation I will try to write an article as to what republicans and democrats and people in general are looking for in their leaders. Thanks!
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Reply #3 from JoeUser Forums Top
George W Bush, not because he is President, but because he is a man of his word, loyal to his friends and those that serve him.

John McCain, a quiet hero, moderate in views more in line politically to me than Goerge.
Reply #5 from JoeUser Forums Top
Or, do democrats lean towards who ever hates Bush the most, or who most embodies all of their beliefs?


Do you really even need to ask that questions?
Reply #6 from PolMach Forums Top
Just for the record, it would be nice if those who post comments would try not to answer for the other party in the way they see most fit, especially if it involves a "generalization".
Reply #7 from JoeUser Forums Top
I like those in the Republican party who stand for those who sent them there. I am firmly opposed to people like McCain who spend their time bargaining away the interests of their constituants.

For that reason, I tend to be more supportive of what the author calls "ideologues." They are more interested in persuing the agenda I SENT THEM THERE to pursue, than the "I'll scratch your back" status quo. I understand that even our most individual of politicians are still politicians, but I would rather not choose the lesser of weasels.

What's the point in representive government if it only represents itself? I'll take someone who favors an "unpopular" stance instead of sublimating his or her ideals for the sake of political expediency.
Reply #8 from PolMach Forums Top
Thanks BakerStreet!
What's the point in representive government if it only represents itself?


A great point!
Reply #9 from JoeUser Forums Top
I agree with BakerStreet some what... in that if you are elected, represent those who elected you... though in some cases doing so could mean sacrificing personal dogma.....which would you do?

As for a polotician......Franklin D. Roosevelt, He was (IMO) a strong leader, despite his physical disability, he was a role model for many, he helped america rise from the ashes of the great depression....he's my role model....

As for affiliation, I am (IMO, not sure how others view me) an Independet/Moderate....i lean slightly to the left on about 55% of issues, and 40% to the right, the other 5% i am undecided....but that doesn't mean i i will always back one or the other side...depends on the topic,etc...
Reply #10 from PolMach Forums Top
Thanks Lucas Aaron James Bailey(wow)
which would you do?

I would simply do as I said in my campaign, interesting question.
Reply #11 from JoeUser Forums Top

I admire the politician that is not a republican nor a democrat but, is the politician who is a human being. A real person with real views and who is out for the best interest of the american people. Like George Washington, John F. Kennedy,FDR and even the politician who has yet to be a president, or never was, Like Martin Luther King Jr.
Someone with substance who speeks what they believe and is true to their word.
Reply #12 from PolMach Forums Top
Thanks Brenda Holiday! So far it seems a few people like honesty from their leaders and character... this baffles me(j/k)
Reply #13 from JoeUser Forums Top
There should be more politicians who sustain the legacy of Paul Wellstone. Or even the integrity of a Goldwater.
Reply #14 from JoeUser Forums Top
Like George Washington, John F. Kennedy,FDR


---I just finished reading "His Excellency", and read 1776, they are both awesome books, and i think everyone should read them...(along with the HP#6)....LOL J/K
Reply #15 from JoeUser Forums Top
Or even the integrity of a Goldwater.


--Wasn't Goldwater from Oregon?
Reply #16 from PolMach Forums Top
---I just finished reading "His Excellency", and read 1776, they are both awesome books, and i think everyone should read them...(along with the HP#6).... J/K


There on my list of things to read, right after Harry Potter(of course).

Thanks for the thought stevendedalus! I think we need more peolple like Johnson, C-SPAN might actually be interesting!
Reply #17 from JoeUser Forums Top
There on my list of things to read, right after Harry Potter(of course).


---yeah, some people think i'm childish for reading them, but they are fairly interesting...and i like fantasy...so, i read them...have you read any Turtledove, Baxter, or Jakes novels?
Reply #18 from PolMach Forums Top
---yeah, some people think i'm childish for reading them, but they are fairly interesting...and i like fantasy...so, i read them...have you read any Turtledove, Baxter, or Jakes novels?


Well I am still by state standards a child (but remember they're wrong about that) so being childish isn't a big issue for me. No I haven't read any, I'll have to look them up next time in Barnes & Noble!
Reply #19 from JoeUser Forums Top
oh,btw....the names are: Harry Turtledove (Alternative History), Stephen Baxter (Science Fiction, wrote Time Ship, a sequel to The time machine, very good, very long book), and John Jakes (Historical Fiction)


(Just so you don't get the wrong one, as there are other authors with the same names...)
Reply #20 from JoeUser Forums Top

Wasn't Goldwater from Oregon?

Arizona.

Reply #21 from JoeUser Forums Top

Scoop Jackson, Ronald Reagan.

Conservative

Reply #22 from PolMach Forums Top
Thanks Dr.Guy! I'm surprised more people haven't said Reagan, even as a liberal he's on my list.
Reply #23 from JoeUser Forums Top
reagon was good, but i like FDR more, because he led america out of the depression...he was strong minded and didn't take shit from anyone...
Reply #24 from PolMach Forums Top
Thanks little_whip! Perhaps "favorite" wasn't the best choice to describe them?
didn't take shit from anyone...


Luckily enough for him though, the sh!t he would have had thrown at him wasn't anything as bad as it is now!
Reply #25 from PolMach Forums Top
reagon was good, but i like FDR more, because he led america out of the depression...he was strong minded and didn't take shit from anyone...


Reagan lead us out of the malaise of Carter, Vietnam and Watergate. He restored pride in ourselves.