Are any of you active members of political parties? This is just idle curiosity on my part, and not an attempt to make a big deal out of any one individuals choice here. If you are active in a political party could you tell us at what level?

Also does anyone know of any political figures who weigh in positively about Role-Playing, and Gaming in general? I know generally the impression, here in the United States, is that most politicians are not favorably inclined towards gaming in general. What about in Europe? South America? Russia? Australia?

I'm not active in any party; however, if Fred Thompson announces his candidacy I will look in to actively working for his campaign in some capacity.

I'm not active in local campaigns or anything, but I like to bitch about politics alot.

Does that count?

I keep myself informed, but I'm not a member of a party.

Quote from: WerekoalaI'm not active in any party; however, if Fred Thompson announces his candidacy I will look in to actively working for his campaign in some capacity.

 Whether or not he likes role-playing games, he is the one candidate we know of who has played roles.


- Ed C.

I am somewhat actively involved in the NDP party operations here in Canada (New Democratic Party, and all but a communist pinko party to most american political thought - but then our conservative party is barely conservative by American political standards.  Definitely socialist in most, if not all, respects.)

I have never heard anyone speak out FOR RPGs, but I think most politicians are indifferent to them - they just are there.  Not dangerous or satanic as others say - just a silly fucking game kids play - is the likely thought.

Well, I've worked on 2 congressional campaigns, a local (County comissioner) one, and if Thompson runs, I'll have a presidential campaign as well.

Not counting when my mom was in office - that's a given.

Quote from: shewolfWell, I've worked on 2 congressional campaigns, a local (County comissioner) one, and if Thompson runs, I'll have a presidential campaign as well.

Not counting when my mom was in office - that's a given.

Good to see you round these parts here, li'l lady.  With the Jaybne avatar as well.  Good to see some things don't change.  

Last election cycle I worked on two campaigns one for city councilor and the other for mayor, the mayoral candidate (R) lost, the city councilor (D) won.

Another Fred Thompson fan here. I keep up on politics and engage in political debate, but have yet to see the benefit to joining a specific political group. I would be more inclined if I could do so in the manner that Robert Heinlein writes about in his book, Take back Your Government.

Although, many have declared me a member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy. I decline to answer whether that is true or not.

Quote from: HackmastergeneralGood to see you round these parts here, li'l lady.  With the Jaybne avatar as well.  Good to see some things don't change.  

4 different forums, 4 jayneitars. I'm pretty easy to spot


And I have to add that after the Republican Candidate (who was backed by Tancredo, of all people!) lost, I jumped to the Democrat. Because I couldn't vote for the witch (fuckit, the raging bitch) that beat out my guy And still won. Grrrrrrrr

I see modern politics as fundamentally ridiculous, so my methods of "participation" in modern political activities are themselves fairly ridiculous.

I have a membership in the Conservative Party of Canada. Not because I am a Conservative (though I was and I even used to canvas for them when I was younger) but because I enjoy the outraged reactions I get from my mostly left-leaning friends when I tell them that I am.

I take great pleasure in marching in various protests with a large American flag with Batman standing majestically in front of it while wearing a ChiCom hat. I always march at the front, so the local Kingston paper on at least one occasion had to take a weird, unbalanced shot of the front rank of marchers to cut me out.

The only part of politics I take seriously is advocating anarchism. I tend to see that as anathema to mass, party or electoral politics though. I prefer to do that one on one, through intense discussion, rather than by voting or some crap like that.

Anarchy is great...on a small scale. I really don't see it working on a large scale, like Canada, or the US.

But then again, it's been a long time (over 10 years) since my research...

Quote from: shewolfAnarchy is great...on a small scale.

Anarchy is great -- if you have the guns and the charisma to form your own dictatorship.

Otherwise it sucks on every scale.

Quote from: jeff37923Although, many have declared me a member of the Vast Right-Wing Conspiracy. I decline to answer whether that is true or not.

You can't be a member, I didn't see you at the annual barbecue.  :raise:

My political involvement is pretty much confined to keeping myself informed on the issues, the occasional donation, and I've had yard signs a couple of times for various candidates.