Hello! My name is Connor Lidell. I am from Bloomington, Indiana. I am a Libertarian Conservative. I am also a Constitutional Fundamentalist. I really don't have much else to say about myself. I am a Vocal Performance and Music Composition double major Freshman in college. I am Director of Media and Advertisement in my Student Government on campus. In terms of politics, I am fairly new. I only realized about two months ago that it was my civic duty to read up on what's going on with AT LEAST the US government. Then, I was like... woah, that's messed up. And, I didn't understand all of it, so I went and researched Constitutional Law (of course, I'm still in the learning process. Can't learn it over night) and I studied and took political placement tests. Apparently, I fit with the Libertarian philosophy, so I looked it up and did research on it. I didn't necessarily agree with Anarchism. I don't think that's effective. So, I studied up more on what I thought could be an alternative to the Anarchist/Libertarian philosophy (obviously, I know they're not the same, but the reasons I differ from them are not mutually exclusive from their shared cause), and I agreed with some Conservative/Fundamentalist ideologies; hence my political alignment where it lies. I tend to be very honest with myself and with the world. I don't buy into "politics" as the media would have me believe it. I want to see hard, fast numbers if I have to get them myself. I think ALL Americans should vote. I think the elastic clause was the worst thing the Constitution has in it, because the FF must have known that people would stretch that out too far. And, because they knew this, they must have expected it. And, because they expected this, I know the Constitution is an opinion. Once I came to terms with that, I realized that the world doesn't have a better system of government yet; I don't have the skills to come up with one better. Therefore, it's only logical that I support the greatest political document in the world with all its faults. I believe reality, including the social/political world is subjective to individual need. So, democracy is not always the best model. But, there isn't a better method and I can't think of one; therefore, I must bow down to it. This is only logic. I guess I also identify with some Tea Party ideas. I'm not sure exactly how far I'd go in saying I was a "Sarah Palin fanatic". But, then again, I don't agree with everything Ron Paul says, and he's the smartest one in the GOP right now. We'll see how these next few years go, but I think America is on the verge of something Great and Terrible. Whether it's good or bad? I don't know. I live in the present. I don't think of the future or the past, I am simply mindful of them. And, because I believe in subjective reality, I don't agree with the terms "good" and "bad". It should be a fun ride, though. No matter what happens. I'm happy to be here! -Connor.
Welcome to the forum. Please be advised your passions are going to be an asset to you while your here. Keep an open mind and remember if you get superbowl tickets and wanna sell them PM me man. Loved the part in your intro
@falena Thank you for the welcome! @B.Larset haha. I know. I am definitely young, impressionable, and new at this. But, I care about my country. I think it is every American's duty to have a sense of passion for what those who came before us tried to do: liberate our community from tyranny. I'm just worried that we've gone right back to tyranny, it's just not as obvious to everyone, even though they know it. @Shangrila Well! I love musical theater and that's what I write for. But, I am a HUGE proponent of the Indie Jazz and Folk-Rock community. I listen to a lot of Mumford and Sons. I listen to Elizabeth and the Catapult. I listen to a lot of Alan Lomax's old recordings. I listen to old gospel choirs sing their hearts out. On the flip side, though, I love minimalist electronica! Repeated beats OVER AND OVER again are some of the most simplistic and beautiful pieces of music I can hear. It's so natural and so primitive, yet so progressive. And, I think that's what I love about it.
ConnorLidell: u sed: "I'm happy to be here!-Connor." ..... In the smoky transcendental realm of the nether world known as freshman in college, I want to welcome you to an even greater transcendental realm of feverish right-wing anarchists known as the Political Forum inmates. We work and strive for years, earning mysterious things like 'infractions' and medals for good behavior which are subject to disintegration if you misbehave for any reason whatsoever. We occasionally have great debates that are worthy of prepubescent boys and girls, gays and lesbians, and an occasional straight, which makes it difficult to concentrate sometimes, but as long as you know the name of your political party you're in! Welcome and have a fun time! Agent_286
