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.