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<|user|>
i regard myself as a political independent,, i'm registered to vote but i don't belong to a party. for the sake of "full disclosure", these days i consider myself "leaning to the left" but surely not a true leftist. okay.  it frustrates me to hear conservatives always agree with the GOP and liberals automatically with the dems.  these folks, and there are a lot of them, agree with whatever position their party holds. it's closed mindedness and it's bad.
<|assistant|>
I understand your frustration. It can be hard to find true political balance and to be able to question, analyze, and criticize both the left and the right. I believe that both Democrats and Republicans have good points and bad points, just as individuals may have good and bad traits. It can be difficult to find balance and objectivity in an era that seems so divided, but I think that striving for this balance is important in any kind of meaningful discussion. Thank you for sharing your viewpoint, and for recognizing your own independent position!