Howdy!
I just reread my last post, and I apologize to everyone who endured all of its errors. I've corrected some of the more egregious ones. I would hope that the post's attempt to show why I couldn't join either of America's right-wing parties was clear enough.
If I discovered that anyone who knows me is surprised that I'm on the Left, I would be shocked and amused. My migration towards left-wing ideologies has been progressing steadily since my early 20's. Even Libertarian me used to describe himself as a social progressive and a fiscal conservative. 41 year old me is a social progressive and fiscal progressive.
Greens:
I truly identify with the Green Party's platform. They, among other things, do a fabulous job of supporting both land and labor. Balancing those issues is paramount for the success of any left-wing movement in any country.
The Green's commitment to environmentalism is second to no one. Their ideas are science based, and sustainable.
The GP is more than pro-labor. They're pro-union. That is not a distinction without a difference in contemporary American politics. Every politician claims to want to help workers, but many are also anti-union. I've become increasingly more pro-union as my hair grays. I find the GP's loud and proud support of unions to be refreshing and promising.
Globally speaking, I like Green politicians. Former Mayor of Bogota Colombia Antanas Mockus is probably my favorite current politician.
So, why did I join the Democrats when I identify so strongly with the Greens?
To be continued...
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