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.
Allow me to introduce a friend, Elliott Negin, who writes for the Union of Concerned Scientists. The UCS, marshals volunteers and a network of twenty-thousand scientists for a variety of objectives including fighting misinformation and attacks on science, on matters from global warming to pollution to nuclear weapons.
When the Trump presidency is finally put away, the Trump Presidential Library that will be created to mark the time that Donald J. Trump as the accidental (or misconceived) 45th President of the United States will be chalk-full of volumes. The many, many volumes (likely more than a few on each subject) will contain detailed documentation on a whole variety …
Allow me to offer a few additional thoughts on the recent Economic Inequality Town Hall that triggered Howie’s post on job guarantees.
I was at my local watering hole having a round at the bar. An unusual fellow came up and sat beside me. After a little while, he engaged me in conversation. Right off the bat, I noticed that he didn’t quite look like anyone I had ever seen in all my years here on earth. It turns out that he …
If you’re the Yes Men, you meet NRA lunacy head on with the ludicrous. If you don’t know the Yes Men, Jacques Servin and Igor Vamos, from their prior projects beginning in 1996, don’t take no for an answer. They’ve just released a twenty minute film on YouTube that underscores how the NRA’s steam is generated by fear rooted in racism.
Hoo-boy! It’s that time again. Carnivals around the world are gearing up to pay tribute to Fearless Leader. He’s back, and it’s as if he never went away. These are not the parades Trump had in mind. I’ve experienced plenty of Carnivals throughout a good chunk of the world. Sense of duty. Their varied traditions, some back to the ancients, …
Here’s Where We’ve Met Him Before – And What It Tells Us About The Swamp Birds of a feather. Ever notice the gravitational pull that brings sleaze together in the legal world, how those of similar ilk find each other? Sure, everyone’s entitled to a defense, but too often the ethics of high profile, highly connected power clients dovetail with …
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 …
