People travel to other lands to discover culture, architecture, history and technology. But few realize that somewhere in the background is the political landscape that shaped what they see and/or “allowed” to see.
Welcome to Traveling Boy’s Travels in Politics — specifically, American politics. We know there are many other blogs and websites out there that are heavy into this subject but what makes this blog different is we genuinely want to learn from each other. Most people have little patience listening to opposing views because they are only met by irrational emotions. It is Traveling Boy’s mission to provide this “safe” environment for all sides to vent in a respectful way. We welcome opinions from both sides of the political arena.
Definition of the U.S. Democratic Party (D)
Liberal | Left Wing | The Party of the People
The political party that promotes social and economic equality. They believe in the welfare system. They want the federal government to participate in the economy. Their concept of fairness is taxing the rich to help the poor. They support social programs such as labor unions, affordable education, universal health care, equal opportunity, consumer and environmental protection, LGBT (Lesbians Gays Bisexuals Transgenders) rights, Women’s rights, anti-gun laws, access to free abortion, freedom of many religions yet separate from state laws, free speech, free press, transparency, evolution, sex and racial equality, lenient immigration, lenient drug restrictions, etc.. The majority of media lean left. Jews, African Americans, immigrants, “the poor,” millenials, celebrities from the entertainment industry, scientists, educators — tend to vote Democrat.
Definition of the U.S. Republican Party (R)
Conservative | Right Wing | The GOP (Grand Old Party)
The political party that promotes free enterprise and private ownership. It does not want the federal government meddling in people’s lives instead they encourage personal responsibility. Their concept of fairness is supporting business so it will grow and create more jobs. They want lower taxes, freedom from labor restrictions, less government spending especially on social programs. They support Judeo-Christian values. They believe in self-protection with rifles and guns. They are pro-life (ie. against abortion) and promote adoption. Fox media is one of the few who lean right. The capitalists, the rich, business owners (especially big business establishments), military, Christians, gun owners, people from the southern states — tend to vote Republican.
Note: Although there are other political parties (ie. the alternative “Third Parties” like the Libertarian, Independent, Green Party, etc.) this forum would like to focus on the two mainstream organizations. If Traveling Boy feels there is enough interest, we will include other party viewpoints in the future.
National Football League (NFL) players have been protesting the Trump administration’s seemingly racist stand by silently kneeling during the singing of the National Anthem. The Liberals cry Freedom of Speech and say their right to express themselves applies to any occasion but President Trump says sports venues is not a place for politics and they should respect the flag by …
The elections held last week in various states resulted in most races being won by Democrat-aligned candidates. That was no coincidence. Many of the television political pundits (but not likely Fox) chalked it up to a response/reaction to Donald Trump as president. Nowhere did I once hear about the actions (and inactions) of the Republicans in both houses of Congress …
On April 23, 2017 [Earth Day], there was a March for Science in Washington DC and around the world. The march primarily focused on the science surrounding climate change and the Trump administration’s response (or lack thereof) to it. You saw protesters holding signs like “Science, not Silence,” or, “Science is the Answer,” or, “Science Does not Lie.” Also in …
It has been hypothesized that Donald Trump never really wanted to be president of the United States, that he did so to further promote himself, and to some extent didn’t really think that he could/would defeat Hillary. No doubt he wanted to win to boost his ego, and “show that woman who is the bigger man.” We are now learning …
The Graham-Cassidy attempt to hamstring the health care of millions– the latest fruit of Justice Anthony Kennedy’s eternal gift to democracy, the Citizens United accelerant of bribery– has flamed out. But the donors to bought-and-paid for members of Congress will not go quietly, not when their congressional minions have their tin cups out. Increasingly desperate to fill campaign coffers, the minions …
Vanity Fair has a thought provoking article about the Trump Administration’s incoming staff of the Department of Energy. It’s a long, but VERY important read: Why The Scariest Nuclear Threat May Be Coming From The White House Now for my commentary on that piece/issue: This is one of the most important articles I have read in a long, long time. It …
People travel to other lands to discover the people, the culture, the architecture, the history and the technology. But few realize that somewhere in the background is the political landscape that shaped what they see and/or “allowed” to see. Welcome to Traveling Boy’s Travels in Politics — specifically, American politics. We know there are many other blogs and websites out …
Most recent plaudits for John McCain focus on flashes of character on his campaign trail when he condemned crazed birther and racist attacks on candidate Obama. I’d like to jump in the Way-back and travel to when McCain earned a “maverick” label. Give Senator McCain praise for his early efforts at campaign finance reform, done across the aisle with then-Senator Russ Feingold. It was …
IPO Transparency Takes a Hit “The evil that men do lives after them, The good is oft interred with their bones…” Updated, Shakespeare’s Mark Anthony might have included mischief done while scrambling for campaign funds as the finance sector obliges those doing its bidding. That mischief stumbles on like a zombie. This tortured comparison came to mind after reading a …
