If my discussion with catchamber does anything, it more than proves, a wiki-page is not always a substitute for what somebody believes they stand for. Though going by the dictionary.com, it gives me a pretty straight forward answer. So you believe in a socialist system of government achieved through 'majority rule'? [quote=@Pepperm1nts] Socially I am very liberal; I don't care what you do so long as it isn't hurting anyone; I don't think the government has a right to tell you what to do with your body. [/quote] I know you're not fond of firearms. (Or I guess have been lead to believe such, is a more fair statement.) Do you have any problems with drugs? (Assume not.) But if not, how far do you think that rabbit-hole should go? Decriminalization? Legalization? How about food? Being socially liberal, would you oppose things like higher taxes on soda? Or banning certain fatty/high calorie foods? Like New York's soda ban for example. Asking these just for a general clarification, on being socially liberal. [quote=@Pepperm1nts] In that sense I identify more with the democratic party, but that doesn't mean I like the party as a whole. The mainstream, establishment branch of the party is full of corporatist neo-liberals who are in a lot of ways closer to the right-wing than they are to being actual left-wingers; I don't think the mainstream Democratic Party goes far enough left ([i]cue horror screams[/i]) when it comes to certain issues, as evident by the way they try to tear people like Bernie Sanders down whenever he tries to argue for free healthcare and college, and how they're trying to do the same to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. [/quote] Just from the sound of it, it's not really any particular or specific party differences. Like many consider of the republican party, you feel disconnected because they aren't accomplishing what you feel their platform is supposed to be? You don't disagree with the ideas, like pushing for equal outcomes over equal opportunity, you just believe most of their ideas should be cranked to the 11th? So to speak. I suppose this is more off-topic, personal stuff that you don't need to engage with. But maybe it can lead to an interesting cordial discussion. Are you fond of either Bernie Sanders or Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez? How do you feel Alexandria has been displaying herself as of late? Do you feel her win shows that there's many on the far left who have similar opinions to you about the democratic party not going far enough? Or perhaps, something bigger? Or is it just because the jack-off didn't even acknowledge her and skipped a debate, and got a taste of karma? Feel free to take this discussion anywhere, or pass on it if you don't have an opinion on it/don't feel like sharing. [quote=@Pepperm1nts] Socially I think the party is mostly on the right track, at least compared to the right-wing who is still having temper tantrums over things like gay marriage. [/quote] Just curious. Do you know any popular/well-known major conservative person who has "no/overturn gay marriage" as the focus of their platform? I can't think of any. Is there a specific example you have in mind?