Poll: Your Father's Vote

[RedDeadFred]

Yes, we both want the same thing from the government so it's only natural that we would vote for the same party.

 

[Gitty101]

Generally I suppose, but not intentionally. We share similar views and usually vote for the same party, but it's down to our own beliefs.

 

[Gaiseric]

Sometimes I do and sometimes I don't.

Neither of us vote for one party. Also we don't talk politics too much so I'm not very sure how he votes nowadays other than neither of us vote for one party all the time.

 

[Nargleblarg]

My Father doesn't vote really that often and neither do I. So I guess we technically do share a party of not voting.

 

[jakeblues1295]

My dad doesn't vote so... no?

 

[Chevy235]

Yeah, our votes converge on near-rabid libertarianism. We discuss politics a lot (and respectfully disagree when we do have a disagreement) so it's to be expected. That usually means ending up voting Republican (despite their Big Government attitudes on things like social issues and *cough* homeland security), since they're the only ones who pay any lip service to things like economic liberty (which, IMHO, is more important than social liberty if only because economic liberty keeps more power in the hands of the individual), small government, and freedom of contract...even if it is just lip service most of the time .

 

[mireko]

Not really, but it is in the same area. My father used to vote for the party that is as far left as you can get in Norway without joining a revolutionary group (RV, currently Rødt), whereas I've voted for the more centrist/more likely to get elected alternative (SV).

More centrist by Norwegian standards, that is. By American standards, all our politicians are ULTRA-COMMIES.

 

[Yoshemo]

Me: Liberal Atheist
Dad: Conservative Christian
lol no. Although kicking his ass in every argument is fun

 

[SnakeoilSage]

I don't even know what my father's party is. I don't do the whole "party loyalty" thing though.

Voting is a lot like getting married: you elect the whole family.

Kinda. I am registered Republican, which is what my dad votes, but I tend to lean more Libertarian (Ron Paul Libertarian not whatever the fuck Glenn Beck is.)

Hysterian.

Yeah, it is, actually, and only because it makes so much logical sense.

Voting time comes around, both my dad and I go like this: "...so, when are we moving to Canada again?"

We have healthcare. And Tim Horton's.

 

[blaqknoise]

Nope. I voted for a different party than my dad for the last Canadian election.

 

[Zantos]

I do, but that's only because we both independently think that MP is best for our area.

 

[diebane]

I picked "unsure", I'm momentarily not in contact with my father, divorce and all that good stuff. I could've chosen "Yes", but I think the reason you ask for the dad is not a random one. You probably think most of the users here are male, and that their fathers have the most influence on them. Perfectly fine, not being offended nor trying to imply things about you, just the way I imagine this poll was created.

Anyways, in terms of my mother, "YES", our political opinions vary from one another.

mfG diebane

 

[Zuljiin]

My dad made sure to never tell me what he voted for. Because he figured I shouldn't do what he did. And I respect him for it.

 

[Jodah]

I don't even know what my father's party is. I don't do the whole "party loyalty" thing though.

Voting is a lot like getting married: you elect the whole family.

Kinda. I am registered Republican, which is what my dad votes, but I tend to lean more Libertarian (Ron Paul Libertarian not whatever the fuck Glenn Beck is.)

Hysterian.

Yeah, it is, actually, and only because it makes so much logical sense.

Voting time comes around, both my dad and I go like this: "...so, when are we moving to Canada again?"

We have healthcare. And Tim Horton's.

I have Tim Horton's too here in Western New York so that doesn't count

 

[Atmos Duality]

My family traditionally keeps no party affiliation.
Yes, we vote, but between each other we have no idea for whom or what party.

And I rather like it that way. Less room for pissing and moaning.

 

[Robert Ewing]

My dad WANTS to vote for SNP, the Scottish National Party.

But we can't vote for them in our constituency. So he just goes for UKIP (United Kingdom Independence Party) out of spite.

I generally like the idea of UKIP, so I vote for them... I've only voted once, but y'know. I just hate being part of that failure European system, It's 100% undemocratic, it's pulling our economy down with it (More so than it would fall down on its own anyway) and it just isn't worth it... We send billions in aid to a 'friendly' European country most of us can't even pronounce, because the only reason they joined the EU was to get a foot in the door on a quick and easy bail out, and what do we get in return? ACTA and a few trade benefits. Yah-fucking-hoo. it can chew many, many ass cheek tbh.

My opinion* so /endflame.

 

[Zeren]

Even if not, I doubt I would. I don't vote.
Le gasp!

This is EXACTLY what boat I am sitting in.

 

[Micalas]

My father's a ****. Most of the people on the ballot are cunts. So yes.

 

[SnakeoilSage]

I picked "unsure", I'm momentarily not in contact with my father, divorce and all that good stuff. I could've chosen "Yes", but I think the reason you ask for the dad is not a random one. You probably think most of the users here are male, and that their fathers have the most influence on them. Perfectly fine, not being offended nor trying to imply things about you, just the way I imagine this poll was created.

Anyways, in terms of my mother, "YES", our political opinions vary from one another.

mfG diebane

The poll is somewhat biased. My theory is that fathers tend to take a more aggressive role in shaping their children's political outlook: you grow up hearing dad complaining about one party or praising the other, and it can influence you to adopt a similar outlook.

I chose fathers specifically because 1) including all the demographics of mentors/parental figures would put too many variables into the experiment, and 2) perhaps its just my own experience but I've never met a mother who has tried to infuence my political outlook; they only encouraged that I do my part come voting time.

It was not my intention to offend others. I fully intend to expand on political influences tomorrow.

I have Tim Horton's too here in Western New York so that doesn't count

You know, weird as it sounds, I've always thought New York would make a great 11th Province. Is that weird?