Originally Posted by Drmark

Hello fellow forum members,
I'm quite happy to have come upon this website and look forward to many fruitful and fulfilling discussions. I've resorted to these electronic means of political discussion due to the fact that most within my circle of friends and social acquaintances seem to have very little interest in such topics - or if they do share an interest, their level of reasoning is below par to an extent that precludes a valuable exchange of ideas. I suspect that's why the majority of us are here.
As a brief introduction to my own political philosophy, I tend to dispense with the "left-right" spectrum as I don't think it works very well in my case. I believe in economic socialism and a capitalist society - by that I mean that egalitarianism is ok with me as long as it does not encroach upon the spheres of law & order, immigration policy, defence, etc. I believe that a completely socialist society is harmful, as is a completely capitalist one. Saying that, I don't think I could be described an a "third positionist" as that has fascist connotations which I don't think apply to my own philosophy. I hope I've made myself clear, and I look forward to browsing the forum topics and making my presence known there.

Hi Drmark, and welcome to the Politics Forum!

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Hello Drmark,

I'm wondering if you are in fact a Dr.?
You're not alone in joining the forum to find like minded people, in terms of an interest in politics rather than individual views and opinions. Hopefully you will find a broad spectrum of subjects to peak your interest. the best thing to do is probably just jump right in, we're a pretty friendly bunch on the whole - enjoy the debates.

I'm quite happy to have come upon this website and look forward to many fruitful and fulfilling discussions. I've resorted to these electronic means of political discussion due to the fact that most within my circle of friends and social acquaintances seem to have very little interest in such topics - or if they do share an interest, their level of reasoning is below par to an extent that precludes a valuable exchange of ideas. I suspect that's why the majority of us are here.

In my case absolutely. None although I don't really have any are interested whatsoever which often eats at me to spill.

Interesting point of view, a combined society of capitalism and socialism. I'm completely Conservative, although I'm an
Anti-Socialist it's an interesting experiment of having a society balanced between Capitalism and Socialism.

^_^ ~WELCOME~ Hope to see you around.

not an MD, though soon a PhD. Forgive the eagerness with which i've embraced this new title. In my defence I can only say i'm from humble beginnings, have worked hard, and will enjoy this reward to the full.