Who is Caucusing tonight?

[Gary_C]

More definitions:

The domination of business by government is called Communism.  The domination of government by business is called Fascism.

Which way are we heading?  ;D

I think both directions. ;D

[Tom]

I don't think we are really "headed" anywhere, but, rather, dancing a line in between that allows us to experience freedom from Tyranny.
Yes, we have those who think that Private business is just an extension of Government, and those who think that Government is just big business, but enough who think that there is such a thing as personal freedom to do with your life as you see fit that we don't have to worry about the threat of of Communism's Revolutions.

Communism and Fascism only take hold where there is a defined caste and belief that there is abuse by the "Poor" over the "rich" or the "rich" over the "Poor".   As long as we remain just fine, outstanding folks, from top to bottom, we don't have to worry about a drastic change in Government control like that.  

What we do need to do is stay pulled together and not let the little factions separate us from the goals of having the fairest, freeist, organization on the planet.  That might mean ignoring some and stepping on others.

To get back to the grass roots of this country, read what the founders have said that will make it succussful, not what the naysayers have said about bringing it down.

[DouginUtah]

I like Gary_C's answer. It's somewhat what Tom has said. We go a little one way and a little the other.

Example: There are conservatives who say the democratic party has been hijaacked by the socialists, and cite Obama and Hillary as examples. There are some who see the lobbying of congress by big business, i.e., pharmaceuticals, and a multitude of others, as having too much influence on government. (Which is why some accuse president Bush of being a fascist--when it is really congress that needs to clean up its act.)

What we do need to do is stay pulled together and not let the little factions separate us from the goals of having the fairest, freeist, organization on the planet.  

Let's see now. Which American demagogues are divisive and who is asking us to pull together?  :D  :D  :D

[isawlogs]

 
    I have another question here .

In Iowa , there, the meetings ( for lack of better term ) where called " caucus "

  In New Hampshire the "meetings "   are called   " Primaries "

I was under the impression that these where all the same type of "meeting " 

So , what gives .... they the same or not , what difference between the two . Will they be called something else when they get to Florida .  ???
   

[Faron]

The caucus in Iowa and a few other states is really a meeting.  Those in attendance make deals, discuss issues, vote, and shoot the breeze, for all I know. At least in Iowa, after the first vote, those voting for a candidate getting less than 15% of the vote are free to go align themselves with another candidate. Oops, I think that is only true for the Democrats.  I believe the Republicans vote and get the heck out.    The primaries, like those in my state, are a straight up vote.  The polls are open here from 6am to 6pm, and we go in at any time and vote on machines.  No discussion, no dealing, and no cookies. :(

[Warbird]

Welp, Alaska is caucusing Feb 5th.  Me and the Mrs have to get changed over to Republican (we've been 'undeclared' for the longest time), then we'll be joining in.  I'm hoping if we get the paperwork in this week that it'll be far enough in advance so that we can participate.  It'll be weird officially belonging to one of the two parties.

Guess it isn't all that important, really.  Alaska's vote has never seemed to make a real difference.  But we still vote, cause it's our duty.

Here's a question for those of you knowledgeable in the ways of caucusing...  can you go to the caucus and still go vote in the primary? 

[Roxie]

I thought the caucus WAS the "primary"!  I'm from America, and I'm getting confused! :D

[asy]

I thought the caucus WAS the "primary"!  I'm from America, and I'm getting confused! :D

Uh huh, so how do you think WE feel!?

Maybe someone should get their 5th grader to come on and inform us all! Do they teach this stuff in civics classes?

asy :D

[isawlogs]

   Roxie , asi

   You two make me feel so good at this time .  ;)

[sawguy21]

 :D :D :D I have never understood this system either.

[Warbird]

I searched around and found this.  It explains it.  Sort of.  But still didn't answer my question on if you can or are supposed to vote in both...

http://ask.yahoo.com/20000128.html

[Faron]

Far as I know, a state either has a caucus or primary-not both.

[Sprucegum]

So.. how come most of y'all are in states but Pennsylvania(for one) is a commonwealth?

[Faron]

Four states just wanted to be a little different, I guess.
http://bensguide.gpo.gov/support/faqs.html

Acording to this little site, the difference is in name only.  They function the same as any other state.