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Post by happyOCgirl on Aug 14, 2015 1:01:42 GMT
Here's what I love about this message board...we are all individual. I love reading about 'other sides of the coin'. I have some political questions and would love to get a sense of where other people stand. So, before this turns ugly...you can't bash or call someone out on their answers. Don't mention it's because you are a die hard whatever party is why you replied a certain way - this is about you as an individual, voting American. Want to play? You don't even have to answer all the questions, either. Here we go...
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why?
2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents?
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime?
4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now?
5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"?
6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time?
7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet?
Thanks for answering!!
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Post by freecharlie on Aug 14, 2015 1:09:59 GMT
Here's what I love about this message board...we are all individual. I love reading about 'other sides of the coin'. I have some political questions and would love to get a sense of where other people stand. So, before this turns ugly...you can't bash or call someone out on their answers. Don't mention it's because you are a die hard whatever party is why you replied a certain way - this is about you as an individual, voting American. Want to play? You don't even have to answer all the questions, either. Here we go... 1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why? Very young. My dad is a Vietnam vet and I grew up around Vietnam vets. It was ingrained. 2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents? Not a clue 3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime? I'd like to think that hopefully ther terrorist threat will wane like the threat of the USSR did during mine. Socially it will be the promotion of gay rights and perhaps the legalization of pot. 4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now? I can't remember. The first president I voted for was Clinton 5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"? gay marriage 6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time? anything good. We focus on the bad. 7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet? I think they address it, but they don't give apecifics. I want to know how they would make healthcare truly affordable. I want to know how they will deal with isis. I want to knwo what they will do with our cumbling infastructure I want to know how they view education in our country Thanks for answering!! |
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Post by nlwilkins on Aug 14, 2015 5:54:51 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why? Early teens, I was living on Guam and there were people all around who were not Americans so the benefits of being American were very evident to me. 2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents? Don't know 3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime? gotta think on this some more 4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now? that was too long ago to remember 5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"? Gay marriages, Obama hatred, immigration 6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time? Education instead of babysitting and teaching to the test, care for the aged, Pollution control that is enforced 7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet? care for our aged, fee access to internet |
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Post by lucyg on Aug 14, 2015 6:25:12 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why? Always as a child. Mostly as an adult. Not so much when I think about slavery, Jim Crow, KKK, etc.2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents? Ending slavery? Maybe I'm projecting.  They were supporters of the Civil Rights movement.3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime? Getting serious about the environment and climate change. We are currently headed for disaster. 4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now? Easy question. My first presidential election was 1972. I voted for McGovern. Peace, baby. 5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"? How stubborn we have been about climate change.6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time? Our health care system needs a major overhaul. More than just Obamacare. Our technology has outrun our ability to pay for it. I can't say what every step we need to take might be, but we need to fix this broken system.7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet? Constitutional amendment to undo the Citizens United decision. It is destroying our political institutions. |
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 12:40:11 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why?
Probably when I was serving in the Air Force (age 18) during the bicentennial and the night that we elected our first Black President (age 52).
2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents?
Social Security
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime?
Major gun control reform
4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now?
He was the "other guy"....my first Presidential election was 1976 and I wasn't going to vote for either Ronald Reagan or Jimmy Carter. I voted for the Independent John Anderson.
5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"?
Gay rights, the mysterious and imagined "War on Christmas",
6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time?
Infrastructure, light rail systems.
7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet?
Legislative action against Citizen's United and raising the minimum wage.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 14, 2015 14:03:25 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why?
My dad was in the military and my grandpa was a WWII veteran, so from birth. They instilled pride and respect for America in me from a very young age.
2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents?
Many things: The GI Bill helped my grandpa get a college education and doctorate. It was important to support the veterans coming back from WWII. Also, the civil rights movement and the women's movement. They would be so proud to see the gay rights movement and recent Supreme Court decision. In case you were wondering, my grandparents were liberal intellectuals (college professor and writer.)
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime?
An end to the war on terror
4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now?
I supported John Anderson but ended up voting for Jimmy Carter. I didn't think he made a great president, but he was by far the most honest, smart, candidate and agreed with my positions on human rights. So yes, I'd vote for him again based on those issues.
5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"?
My daughter already thinks that opposition to gay rights is super dumb and silly. I hope that anti-Muslim prejudice ends up being the same, too.
6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time?
I agree with others here about infrastructure. Also cutting off funding for research in science and medicine. We have to set the stage for future innovation. In general, we're a county that thinks about as far as the next quarter where money is concerned.
7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet?
I'm sure there is, but I can't think of anything off the top of my head.
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Post by peasapie on Aug 14, 2015 14:46:46 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why? 8? My parents told me I lived in the best country in the world, with the most opportunity. 2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents? When Hoover was out and Franklin Roosevelt came in. 3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime? I don't know. 4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now? Experience, education. 5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"? Gay marriage; marijuana. 6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time? Education, including alternatives to college. 7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet? See #6 Thanks for answering!! |
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Post by sillyrabbit on Aug 14, 2015 15:07:23 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why?
I am always proud of America. I can honestly never remember a time when I wasn't so thankful to live in this country. I was raised in the South, and American pride is something we are taught from an early age. It is never questioned...it just is.
2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents?
The institution of work safety laws. My family has long been involved in somewhat dangerous occupations (coal mining, logging, etc) so having the government step in to make sure people don't have to risk their lives more than necessary to make a living has been very important.
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime?
Acceptance of all people regardless of race, religion, gender, or sexual orientation.
4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now?
It was 1992 and Bill Clinton. I don't remember specifics just that he was so charasmatic and I believed he would lead our nation to prosperity.
5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"?
Gay marriage.
6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time?
Healthcare. It does get a lot of media, but the system just flat out isn't working. Especially the area of mental health.
7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet?
One particular issue that has affected my family deeply is addiction. I would love to see a candidate who viewed addicts as individuals with an illness rather than criminals in need of incarceration. I believe the "War on Drugs" has been an epic failure, and we need to find a new plan to help these people.
Thanks for answering!!
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Post by loco coco on Aug 14, 2015 15:33:38 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why?
I remember when the Magnificent Seven won the gold in the Olympics in 1996 I felt extreme pride in being American. Ive always loved seeing the flag and hearing our anthem.
2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents?
not sure, all of my grandparents died when I was young
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime?
Acceptance of everyone, the end of the race wars, and people coming together united as Americans
4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now?
Well I voted to spite my dad so I dont have a good answer here
5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"?
the war on drugs (marijuana) and the fight against gay marriage
6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time?
Focusing more on Autism research and helping families with special needs. Better education and the taking care of the climate and our country
7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet?
Autism and not just "awareness".
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Post by ntsf on Aug 14, 2015 15:37:06 GMT
1. in grade school..when there were tibetan refugees who came to escape the invasion of their country by china
2. don't exactly know...but women's voting rights, the radio and social security?
3. fixed health care and family friendly leave policies---no discrimination (my kids can't understand why anyone would do this)
4. I voted for Carter..anyone anti republican. I hated nixon...and jim watt his interior secretary
5. acceptance of 20% of our kids living in poverty
6. mental health, and low income housing
7. national parks and forests...supports for people with disabilities. right now, families are left too much on own to deal with this and the income support from the govt is way way too low for a decent life.
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Post by pierogi on Aug 14, 2015 15:56:36 GMT
Here's what I love about this message board...we are all individual. I love reading about 'other sides of the coin'. I have some political questions and would love to get a sense of where other people stand. So, before this turns ugly...you can't bash or call someone out on their answers. Don't mention it's because you are a die hard whatever party is why you replied a certain way - this is about you as an individual, voting American. Want to play? You don't even have to answer all the questions, either. Here we go... 1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why? Probably back when I was a small girl during the Bicentennial Celebration. We went to Philadelphia to celebrate that year, and it was so exciting. My understanding of our country and its history was very primitive, but I understood the ideals of freedom and fairness. Even as an adult, I still hold on to those ideals and believe we should never stop working for them.2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents? Probably voting rights for women, The New Deal, and winning World War 2.
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime? Universal healthcare. Abolishing the death penalty. Heck, I would love to see the Equal Rights Amendment resurrected, which was something dear to my Grammy, who passed away at 100 years.4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now? I voted for Bill Clinton because of his healthcare proposal. Even though it was submarined, I don't regret that vote and would vote the same today.5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"? Treatment of gay people as second class citizens. The vaccine silliness. The evolution controversy in schools.6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time? If we put our collective brains together, we might finally reduce our dependence on fossil fuels, which would also change our foreign policy for the better. We are an innovative nation full of smart people, it's boggling that our government can't support funding on research and technology which would massively pay off for both public and private sector, as well as conserve the physical health of the environment.
I also would like to see more investment in a high-speed train system, and see our cities approach population growth with planning around public transportation like light rail and biking trails that create efficient movement that improves quality of life and health. 7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet? Getting money out of politics. Not just mentioning it, but proposing a meaningful strategy to eliminate all these PACs and dark money groups. We will probably need an amendment to undo Citizen's United. Thanks for answering!! |
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Post by Montannie on Aug 14, 2015 16:05:45 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why?
When I first felt pride, I was probably 6 years old, in first grade, saying the Pledge every morning. I love to see the flag and hear the national anthem playing still.
2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents?
FDR and the New Deal. It lifted the worst effects of the Depression in rural MT.
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime?
No kids, so no grandkids. Still, I hope that generation can witness world-wide peace and prosperity.
4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now?
My first vote was for Jimmy Carter in 1976. I think he is a great man with good values, and he was instrumental in bringing a measure of peace to the world (Camp David Accords). He may have been in over his head as President, but it was a difficult world.
5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"?
Obama haters, gay marriage issues, climate change deniers. They might look back with a lot of anger about climate change.
6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time?
The space program. I am a child of the '60s, and regularly watched astronauts take off for space. So many scientific advancements came about as a result of the "space race." Why must we now rely on the Russians to get to space?
7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet?
Wilderness preservation.
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Post by jcm28 on Aug 14, 2015 16:50:10 GMT
I'll try to answer though some of the questions would not apply to me.
1. I was 15 the day we landed a man on the moon. Nothing this country has done since could compare with that.
2. My grandparents have been dead for more than 50 years so this doesn't apply to me. Both of my parents have been gone for many years.
3. I hope we find a cure for cancer in the future. I would also like to see health insurance become nationalized, truly, not this system we have now.
4. Well, the first president I voted for was Richard Nixon. I was 18. If only we had known!
5. Living together without being married was the ultimate no-no. Now it's the norm. Also interracial marriage was also taboo. No longer.
6. I think that the abysmal treatment our veterans get is the biggest issue the media ignores.
7. Welfare fraud. If you can work, you should.
Janet
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Post by jonda1974 on Aug 14, 2015 20:20:55 GMT
1. How old were you when you felt the most pride in being American? Can you recall why? I would say it is something I just never have given any thought. I've always been proud. From the time i was little and can remember it was instilled in us that we were the best country on Earth. There have been times as I've grown that I am reminded of that...After the Challenger blew up, Following 9/11
2. What is the most positive, political thing that happened in America according to your Grandparents? I would say winning WWII and FDR leaving the White House.
3. What do you hope to see as the most important thing that happened in America during your grandchildren's lifetime? Ending the war on drugs and actually making a difference, focusing our resources at home instead of abroad to end US homelessness
4. What was, to you, the most important thing your presidential candidate stood for the first time you voted? Would you still vote the same way on the same issue now? It was Bill Clinton, he was courting the gay vote, and we wrongfully thought he was an ally. It was the first and only time I have ever voted based on that one issue.
5. My Grandmother's parents did not go to her wedding because my Grandfather had one relative who was from Bohemia. What social/political issues (I guess that what I should call it??) do we have now that you think future generations will look back and think "well, that was silly!"?Gay Marriage, Prostitution, Sending people to prison for drug use. Complicated tax codes and Obamacare
6. What is the one thing you think America could do better that does not get a lot of media time? Taxation. Getting rid of the IRS, using our social safety nets to actually help those who need a bridge, and reward them for working. College Tuition.
7. Is there something important to you that a presidential candidate will address that no one has as of yet? Flat Tax, Closing overseas bases and pulling our troops home so we can focus on our problems and not the world's.
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Post by happyOCgirl on Aug 15, 2015 2:24:08 GMT
I love all these answers! So many things I haven't thought about in awhile.
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They were supporters of the Civil Rights movement.
