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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJust a question about Independentss, and I think I know the asnwer. What is their vision for the
U.S, or do they have any? Can they ever be a feasible party?
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Just a question about Independentss, and I think I know the asnwer. What is their vision for the (Original Post)
demosincebirth
Oct 2019
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Good point. I think they might just want to stay away from what's really on their mind.
demosincebirth
Oct 2019
#5
Most independents might think they are brainier than most, thinking "independent thinker" means
demosincebirth
Oct 2019
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Cary
(11,746 posts)1. They are Democrats or Republicans who don't want to admit it
In my experience they are as partisan as anyone else, but dishonest.
demosincebirth
(12,540 posts)5. Good point. I think they might just want to stay away from what's really on their mind.
Cary
(11,746 posts)6. Seems to me more like posturing
They think their "neutrality" gives them credibility. I find them to be dishonest.
Credibility comes from insight and logic, not fake neutrality.
Captain Stern
(2,201 posts)2. Can Independants be a feasible party? I'd say no.
Isn't the whole point of being an 'Independent' to not be in a political party at all? Isn't that pretty much what the word means?
demosincebirth
(12,540 posts)8. Most independents might think they are brainier than most, thinking "independent thinker" means
smarter than most. I know they elected trump.
Aristus
(66,388 posts)3. Independents are full of shit.
"Oh no, man. I'm not supporting a party! They're all corrupt. Besides, I see both sides..."
Who hears that and doesn't think: 'full of shit'- ?
demosincebirth
(12,540 posts)4. I knew that. Thanks
Cary
(11,746 posts)7. Exactly how I see them
leftstreet
(36,109 posts)9. How would a forum of Democrats know the answer?
demosincebirth
(12,540 posts)10. Democrats are the smartest people I know.