Why I'm not a Democrat

Since some right wing nut cases have taken over our federal government, most of my politically tinged posts might lead the casual reader to believe I'm a flaming liberal Democrat, since most of my posts criticize the right wing nut cases.

Fact is I'm not affiliated with either party, since I disagree with big planks of both of their positions. I'm often frustrated with our government's structure, which creates a two party system, since I have exactly 0 parties to choose from with which I agree.

I'm pro gay marriage and anti "race"-based affirmative action.
I'm pro environment and anti union.
Since I won't see a single cent of social security, I'm selfishly for privatization. I haven't decided whether this will be good for the society as a whole. But I'd like to keep more of my money.
I'm pro gun control and anti drug legalization. I think tobacco should be made illegal.
I'm for education and for standards testing.
I'm pro evolution and anti farm subsidies.
I see nothing wrong with eating meat and wearing leather.
I'm against US imperialist propaganda.

I say this not to stir the pot, but to just make sure that people know that agreeing with me on a few issues doesn't guarantee agreeing with me on many issues, if you identify strongly with either party.

That said, if you like what I have to say anyway, go on and keep reading and linking to me.