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Why are jackasses and elephants used to symbolise US Democrats and Republicans?

Judy Evans @JudyEv (382542) • Rockingham, Australia 27 Sep 24

After reading about Woodrow Wilson being advised against riding on an elephant in Ringlings Circus, I wanted to know why elephants and jackasses symbolise the Republican and Democrat political parties of the USA. If American...

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Do you vote for elections?

Manuela Lopes @nela13 (59365) • Portugal 6 Oct 19

Today it was the day to vote for the government, we will decide which political party will run Portugal in the next 4 years. I always vote, it is a right that I don't want to give up, but sometimes I feel that no matter the...

elections

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economy

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Christmas Cards from Political Parties

5th House @5thHouse (1678) • Sheffield, England 21 Nov 16

What do you do with these Christmas cards that are sent out by political parties? Do you put them up on display along with the other cards or do you get annoyed by the waste of paper and the blatant attempts to use the festive...

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The Truth About Republicans

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 7 Jul 16

Became a myLot member in August 2015, and one of my discussions initiated during my first month was titled “What's Wrong With Republicans?” It wasn't a discussion. Just wanted to blow off steam. I was upset because I had...

american history and politics

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Leader

S George @shshiju (10342) • Cochin, India 27 Jan 16

Policital leaders are like magicians with their tongue. They can offer any thing. Jesus says that if you want to become a leader , just serve your fellow beings like a servant. How many of our political leaders keep this and serve...

social reform

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What's Wrong With Republicans?

cmoneyspinner @cmoneyspinner (9218) • Austin, Texas 22 Aug 15

A person explained what was wrong with the Republican party in 14 words and … pardon my French … what a load of crock! Was actually expecting a concise yet precise statement or criticism to give a basis for a starting point to...

american history and politics

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Which Party Should be Given Vote in General Elections 2013 - Pakistan?

pekibird @pekibird (39) 22 Apr 13

2013 is the year of General Elections here in Pakistan. There are numerous parties taking part in these elections and all of them have declared their candidates along with party manifesto. Keeping in view, the political scenario...

best party in pakistan

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Political Motives

its-logos-plus-logic @flowerchilde (12529) • United States 5 Oct 12

A political party views their own motives as beneficial to the people and society while viewing other party's motives as self serving and suspect. Their interaction with each other (often bickering and rather cut throat) which...

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A nation with NO political parties! - My life dream!!

thanks1961 @thanks1961 (7033) • India 16 Jun 12

A nation with NO political parties - This is one concept alerting me for a long period of time. These days I am restlessly thinking of how to bring this status of 'EVERY NATION WITH NO POLITICAL PARTIES'. By observing the...

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Why aren't there more Libertarians?

speakeasy @speakeasy (4171) • United States 29 Mar 12

We keep complaining that there are only 2 parties with any influence and the Independants that don't support any party. But, actually, in addition to the Republicans and Democrats, we have the following recognized political...

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Iam not finding any transparency in Political parties

k sridharprasad @yugasini (12892) • Secunderabad, India 10 Mar 12

hi mylot friends, All of us know that the trend of present political parties, most of the parties (99 percent) are interested in their seats, either it may be Assembly or Parliament seats, they are keen in getting the seats in...

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What made you choose to be or not to be a member of a political party?

whiteheron @whiteheron (4222) • United States 24 Dec 11

There are so many reasons for party membership. There are also now many people who refused to espouse any political party. What made you decide to or not to belong to a political party? I, by the way, grew up in a home...

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Anna's agitation against corruption and Indian's political party

anil02 @anil02 (24688) • India 11 Dec 11

Now Anna is on the way of agitation for a his jan Lokpal bill. Opposition political parties like BJP, CPI, Jantadal now gave their open support to Anna. I think it is not good for this mission. All the political parties wants only...

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Student unions , associations or leagues.......

edumate @rollylolly (2843) • India 27 Aug 11

As we know students have the right to form associations and unions to voice their opinions and demands . But mostly these unions are backed by political parties to help the students become strong in their demands and vehemently...

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unions

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Where is the Rational Party?

BalthasarTheRat @BalthasarTheRat (656) • United States 18 Aug 11

We have a two party system in America with small wanna-be parties hovering around like gnats, trying to influence the bigger picture. Among these, most are extremist. The Communists are still lurking somewhere. The Libertarians...

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Political parties and common people.

DoctorDidi @DoctorDidi (7018) • India 24 Mar 11

It is very amazing that all political parties are competing with each other for serving the common people and in this race to do so they are causing unnecessary harassment to the common people who are really fed up with their...

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Tea, coffe, or what?

fannitia @fannitia (2167) • Bulgaria 31 Oct 10

I'm curious about these new political movements - the Tea Party and the Coffe Party. What is their meaning and could they really challenge the principal political parties?

coffe party

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tea party

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Americans are you for or against health care reform.

sharone74 @sharone74 (4837) • United States 24 Mar 10

What political party do you belong to, if you belong to one at all? I do not, but the battle lines seem clearly to fall along political party lines. So what is your party, do you support or oppose health care reforms in America?...

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What is a ...?

amyjolenesmith @amyjolenesmith (21) • United States 20 Oct 09

After in depth discussions on all kinds of political issues with my car-pooler, I thought I'd ask for response here. What is a conservative? In the current, political ideology usage in the USA. How about a liberal? While...

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Political Parties

me @dfollin (27267) • United States 21 Aug 09

I am neither republican or democrat.I vote for whoever I feel that can do the job.I do know and see people that are so "wrapped up" in the party that they chose they will vote for them anyway. It doesn't matter if they...

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