superfun political questions!

1: What ideology or ism would you describe yourself as?
 Socialist anarchist libertarian with conservative fiscal values.

2: Why do you subscribe to that ideology? What made you choose it?
It is the only one that makes any sense to me.




3: Have you always been a [x]ist?
Probably, although 10 years ago I might not have had the fancy words to describe it.

4: If there was an election tomorrow, who would you vote for?
Green Party, or Saskatchewan Party. I don't always agree with everything they do but they make sure (most, apparently not if your occupational choice is artsy) people have jobs and that's rather important for those of us who like to keep things like our houses and being able to afford hobbies. And baby food. Babies would be pretty pissed off if we couldn't afford formula and that shit's expensive!

5: If you could change one thing about society, what would it be?
Society would shift from quasi-tolerant to being openly accepting and as non-judgmental of others as possible.

6: Ever been on a protest march?
Yes, protesting sending troops to Iraq. I was in Australia.

7: Are you a member of a political party/group?
No, but I did help the Green Party build signs the first year they ran...

8: Favourite political book?
Either Midnight's Children or Shame.

9: Favourite political author?
Salman Rushdie

10: How would you fix the economic crisis?
Fire the people at the top, rewrite legislation as it relates to financial institutions, and .... pray that it works as well as it did in Iceland.

11: Least favourite ideology
Fascism.

12: What's your view on human nature?
That it is inherently good, but you should always watch your back!

13: On the state?
Which state? The state of my yard is currently full of snow and I don't love that...


14: On capitalism and the free market?
Yes please. It runs very well in tandem with quality socialist programs to help the people who cannot survive in a capitalist system.


15: What will society look like in the future?
Very much the same, but hopefully people will have learned something.


16: What should society look like in the future?
More volatile, with more of a strong, peaceful voice being given to the people.

17: A politician/leader/other political vector you admire.
Hilary Clinton.

18: How old should someone be before they're allowed to vote?
Old enough to be directly impacted by politics and laws.

19: What's a prominent political issue in your country at the minute? How do you feel about it?
Reduced funding of the arts - when I have a dance show I want a professional lighting technician. Period. I shouldn't have to look sub-par because of a lack of skilled professionals.

20: If you were in power for the day, what would you do?

eliminate the complicated pay for service scheme that the medical profession is currently tied to.

21: Is liberal democracy (or whatever you'd call our current system) the best model for government?
I have to agree with my husband on this one - there is something to be said for a benevolent dictatorship.

22: Your favourite news source?
BBC

23: A political tumblr you'd recommend?
http://paronomaniac.tumblr.com/page/2


24: How do you feel about your country's foreign policy?
I actually know very little about it and so have only feelings of trepidation....