Politics discussion

Introduce yourself, if you'd like!

I'm Mike. I'm pretty much a centrist, but I think the term is really too loaded to use anymore. I'm proud about being hard to peg down but, broadly, I'm center-left socially and center-right fiscally.

Moderation is important, but I hold most of my views because I've done enough to research to feel comfortable that they're correct, rather than simply picking the middle path. Since I really do think moderation is key, I look for balanced growth and solutions that create synergy in society. That involves prioritizing core research and education.

Some of my fave people from history are Alexander Hamilton, Eric Hoffer, and Joseph Schumpeter. I think David Hume and William James pretty much got philosophy correct. While I'm way too young to have seen the US during the Eisenhower administration, I think Pres. Eisenhower had the right idea on a lot of key issues. Internationally, I also like the UK LibDems and Nick Clegg. Being in a governing coalition requires significant compromise, but I think their core belief in energetic local governance is exciting.

Hi everyone! I really need a copy of an ebook called The value of violence by Benjamin Ginsberg. Does anyone have it and is kind enough to email it to me? I need it for research. I apologize for being off topic!

Cool, welcome. I've noticed a ton of mostly-empty groups at GR.

I am Johnny. I am a solid conservative. I believe in the Constitution and the strict limits on the federal government which are found within it. Following the Constitution is the only way to save this country from the disaster of progressive thought.

I have studied the Constitution, the founding documents and the ratification papers for over 20 years. I am a very solid Constitutionalist. There are many who think that those of us who follow the Constitution are borderline Anarchists. This is not true at all. Those of us who follow the Constitution believe that we are a nation of laws, but that the vast majority of authority and laws rest with the state governments, not the federal government. We also believe that where government is not absolutely necessary in our lives, it should stay out.