The Moderate Party

[Junkie]

As a voter of dissolution, I really hope a number of different parties emerge.  I am a little concerned about the state of affairs right now, but I am happy this party which is in line with my beliefs exists (and hopefully becomes a force in Atlasian politics).  Thus:

x Junkie

[Junkie]

From what I can tell, there are those who have personal problems with members of the Liberal Party who are unwilling to man up and put them aside; and so want to join an identical party that does not have the person or persons they dislike.

I can't speak for the others, but personality is never the only reason for a decision.  Cinci's rights, I hope we don't end up with two large parties.  As I have stated before, and as Bgwah has stated before, the ideal system would be a far left, far right, center right, center left, and maybe a libertarian party.  I see the Liberals as the center left and am hoping this party can be the center right.

Additionally, while the platform of the Liberals appears fairly centered, I feel it is a bit too to the left for me.  I was a former DAer and am alum of the Duke wing of the RPP, so while I am center on many issues, economically I am right.  Quite frankly, the Liberals do not seem to be a good fit for me.  This does and I hope it survives.

[Junkie]

From what I can tell, there are those who have personal problems with members of the Liberal Party who are unwilling to man up and put them aside; and so want to join an identical party that does not have the person or persons they dislike.

I can't speak for the others, but personality is never the only reason for a decision.  Cinci's rights, I hope we don't end up with two large parties.  As I have stated before, and as Bgwah has stated before, the ideal system would be a far left, far right, center right, center left, and maybe a libertarian party.  I see the Liberals as the center left and am hoping this party can be the center right.

Additionally, while the platform of the Liberals appears fairly centered, I feel it is a bit too to the left for me.  I was a former DAer and am alum of the Duke wing of the RPP, so while I am center on many issues, economically I am right.  Quite frankly, the Liberals do not seem to be a good fit for me.  This does and I hope it survives.

I'm afraid that will result in essentially the same old JCP vs RPP but with new names. Center left and left would work together and the center right and right would work together and we are left with the same thing we tried to move on from.

I dont think so.  Depending on the issue or race, the two center parties might even work together or play an honest broker.  Even if they do work together, at least there are multiple parties and real discussion.  Having everyone join the Liberal Party seems to just create a big tent party, which is what I am trying to avoid.  I want smaller parties with real positions on the issues, not just parties that try to win an election.

[Junkie]

Well, since it is you and me, what do you want to next?

[Junkie]

Well, since it is you and me, what do you want to next?

Spend all the money?

Excellent idea.  Love the banner, although since the party is just us two, maybe we could incorporate something that is part of us "being ourselves."  Thus, I respectfully ask that a bottle of beer will be added to the banner.

[Junkie]

I suppose this is where I belong if I follow my ideology and want to join a party. I guess, since it is February 1, I am an independent now.

Nice!

[Junkie]

I support both of you for each position.