why are people so happy to categorize themselves into little boxes along the political spectrum?. . Wouldn't it be liberating if everyone had their own ideas and opinions, and then voted for a person who most reflected those beliefs? Who cares that democrats are "liberal" and republicans are "conservative." the political scene has changed so much and become so polluted with crap that it's all the same to me at this point.. . I know where i stand on abortion, gay marriage, health care, illegal immigration, taxation, etc. and that's how i think, it's not "ok well this group of people b/c i dont have opinions" i vote for the person.. . in otherwords, liberals and conservatives (politicians) are all lacking in their own ways and both parties drive me up a freaking wall. it's not about the people it's about THEM. my goodness.