The Majority of Americans have no Representation in Government
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While most people consider themselves solid Democrats or Republicans, neither party actually comes close to representing the policy views that a great number of Americans hold. The Democrats, at least rhetorically speaking, are on the left half of the spectrum on both economic and social issues. The Republicans have moved so far to the right on both sets of issues that they barely fit onto the spectrum. However, when it actually comes time to vote, most members of both parties are more similar to the nation’s 3rd largest party- the Libertarians, meaning that they’re all quite conservative on economic issues, while occasionally leaning to the left on social policy. Libertarians certainly deserve to be represented, but what about those with the opposite set of viewpoints? I’m talking about folks who are progressive on economic issues, but are more moderate or outright conservative on social issues.
The Majority of Americans have no Representation in Government
The Majority of Americans have no…
The Majority of Americans have no Representation in Government
While most people consider themselves solid Democrats or Republicans, neither party actually comes close to representing the policy views that a great number of Americans hold. The Democrats, at least rhetorically speaking, are on the left half of the spectrum on both economic and social issues. The Republicans have moved so far to the right on both sets of issues that they barely fit onto the spectrum. However, when it actually comes time to vote, most members of both parties are more similar to the nation’s 3rd largest party- the Libertarians, meaning that they’re all quite conservative on economic issues, while occasionally leaning to the left on social policy. Libertarians certainly deserve to be represented, but what about those with the opposite set of viewpoints? I’m talking about folks who are progressive on economic issues, but are more moderate or outright conservative on social issues.