Advertising Your Political Views

[Stunt]

I know bumper stickers are more popular in the US, but there are still lots of cars around here (Canada) with ribbons saying "Support our Troops", "support a cure for breast cancer", "choose life", etc.

I was wondering if anybody here advertises their political views or opinions, either on your car or at work. ie. Do you have a big GOP elephant coffee mug or something? Kerry/Edwards 2004 bumper stickers?

What do(have) you advertise(ed)? Please post here.


Personally I have my university name in the back window of my car but nothing else. I was thinking of getting a libertarian symbol, but can't seem to find one that isn't the statue of liberty. Something subtle, along the lines of the gay equality symbol (here). I've also contemplated putting the Conservative Party of Canada symbol (here), but might be a little taboo as all of my direct reports at work are members of the United Steelworkers of America (largest and one of the most aggressive unions in the world).

 

[blackangst1]

No bumper stickers, but I have a t-shirt I bought a few years ago with the 2nd amendment and each letter is formed by tiny pictures of all kinds of guns But, being in Phoenix (we have OPEN carry here) I fit right in.

 

[dmcowen674]

American Eagle/Flag on my Van, that's it and all I ever had on on or ever plan on having on it.

debi has a Pink Breast Cancer ribbon on tip of her antenna.

 

[Stunt]

Originally posted by: dmcowen674
American Eagle/Flag on my Van, that's it and all I ever had on on or ever plan on having on it.

debi has a Pink Breast Cancer ribbon on tip of her antenna.

I'm actually surprised by this...I fully expected you to have this one or the "Kerry" car

 

[KGB]

I try to keep my views a secret at work.

 

[Fern]

I don't advertise mine at all.

I rarely engage in political conversations (except here), I suppose it's because I rarely find anyone who's very well informed.

I can only think of two people unrelated to me living here that I talk politics to. One is a "Big Gov" Dem who only spews nutty blog-type stuff without ever doing any independant research whatsoever. I'm constantly amazed at the rubbish she takes at face value and regourgitates.

The other is very well informed liberal woman who is (like me) constantly researching and reading. Her and I can talk for hours on end about issues.

But at work, I prefer to keep any conversation focused on professional matters.

Fern

 

[Orignal Earl]

Originally posted by: Stunt
I've also contemplated putting the Conservative Party of Canada symbol (here), but might be a little taboo as all of my direct reports at work are members of the United Steelworkers of America (largest and one of the most aggressive unions in the world).

If you worked at my shop, and a group of us noticed your new sticker.
One of us would of voted PC, last election.
One of them, Liberal
The other guy would of never voted in his life
One of us would say, " stupid management" and we all would laugh
Someone would put a " I heart gay porn" bumper sticker on your car and about a week later when you finally notice, We all would go for a beer and a good laugh


Oh, and I wear all kinds of t-shirts with messages, all the time, everywhere

 

[Hacp]

I'd never advertise my views, cause I'll have neo-cons pointing their assault rifles in my face.

 

[bamacre]

Originally posted by: Hacp
I'd never advertise my views, cause I'll have neo-cons pointing their assult rifles in my face.

Silenced by fear?

 

[CADsortaGUY]

Originally posted by: bamacre

Originally posted by: Hacp
I'd never advertise my views, cause I'll have neo-cons pointing their assult rifles in my face.

Silenced by irrational fear?

 

[Dissipate]

Originally posted by: Stunt
I was thinking of getting a libertarian symbol, but can't seem to find one that isn't the statue of liberty.

Try this: Text

 

[Jaskalas]

Originally posted by: Hacp
I'd never advertise my views, cause I'll have neo-cons pointing their assault rifles in my face.

I'd never advertise my views, cause I'll have eco-terrorists blowing up my property.

 

[Rainsford]

I don't tend to advertise my political views because, to be honest, I find people who do so in public to be annoying jackasses. On P&N, it's a different story, because we're all here to (presumably) discuss politics. You might not AGREE with my views, but at least you shouldn't be surprised to find them here. But most of the time, people aren't really interested in what you think about the issues...and self-important statements of those views tend to make you look like an egotistical jerk. Yes, you with the pickup truck with 14 Bush stickers and an "I (heart) Guns" NRA sticker, you're making quite the statement, but I'm trying to get to work, not engaging in a town hall debate...what do I care what you think about the 2nd amendment? It's not the views themselves, but rather the presumption that everyone should care what you think about everything, that tends to bug me...so I try not to do it to other people.

And maybe it's just me, but anytime I see somebody thinking their vehicle is a political statement, they seem to be far too busy thinking about their next bumper sticker to actually, you know, drive. There are certainly bad drivers who don't have bumper stickers, but pretty much any time I see someone WITH all sorts of stickers, I'm waiting for them to swerve across all the lanes on the Beltway because they suddenly decided they had to exit. I suppose ridiculous levels of self-involvement tend to lend themselves to that sort of behavior as well.

 

[308nato]

Ha....I agree with Rainsford. When you see the rolling sticker farm you need to stay back. My favorite method though is someone who cares about the cause so much the sticker is taped in the window. The newest one I saw that made me laugh was "WHO WOULD JESUS BOMB?".

The only stickers I have are an EAA member logo and a small American Flag. My truck is transportation.....not a paid political advertisement