The Internet Party

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The Internet party is a name used by non-traditional political party in the United States that has had its home base on the Internet since July 4, 2000. It is a grassroots organization with the expressed purpose of reforming government to have less regulation and stronger liberties. The off the web location for the organization is just outside Philadelphia Pennsylvania. They allow for volunteer writers and take daily opinion polls. They also have a format for people around the world to discuss and debate important political issues over the Internet on a twenty-four hour a day basis. Their membership which as of Nov 30 they send out 3507 emails to members daily. Most members affectionately refer to them as TIP.

1 Polls
2 Articles
- 2.1 Among the more interesting articles.
3 Self Description
4 Abortion
5 See also
6 External links

[edit] Polls

Everyday Monday through Friday a daily poll is sent out to all subscribed members. The Poll usually is based on an important and current political event. Members and guests are encouraged to vote on the issue and leave a comment. Then they can come back at any point in the future and see what comments others have offered on the same subject. also they may leave another comment if they wish. The Internet party then compiles the votes from these daily polls and sends the results to members the following day. Then "daily" questions are moved over to the site for on-going opinions. Rather than a brief snapshot of opinion, these long-term polls provide insight into members' beliefs over extended periods. Also Poll results and commentary are regularly sent out to congressmen and the various state legislatures.

[edit] Articles

There are several volunteers who write articles for the Internet party. The articles appear infrequently throughout each month, and are included in the email sent out to members. The Articles also vary on subject, but often reflect a current event, or concern. The most recent articles can be accessed from the front page and are listed as links directly underneath the daily poll question. Also an extended list can be accessed by clicking the mouse on a link located on the left hand side of the screen that simply says: Commentary.

[edit] Among the more interesting articles.

Pitt Bulls The most read article on the site about the rights of pitt bull owners.
Libertarian party quiz An article about the Libertarian Party
Marriage a private matter An article addressing gay marriage.
Res Ipsa Loquitur An article about personal rights.

[edit] Self Description

The Internet party list a description of itself on their site:

The mission of The Internet Party is to move America toward smaller, less intrusive government with expanded individual freedom and liberty.

The Internet Party is not a political party in the traditional sense.

We're more like a special interest group. Our special interests are the Constitution, individual liberty and smaller government.

In our special democracy, elected officials must listen to the people. When the people speak with a clear voice, the politicians have equally clear choices. The Internet Party is the cyber-age mechanism for sending that clear message to Washington.

With a single, clear and powerful voice, we project our influence in several ways.

[edit] Abortion

The Internet party's web site describes its position on abortion like this:

The Internet Party™ is not a traditional political party. We do not run candidates for office and, therefore, see no need to take a stand on every issue.

Abortion is one of those issues.

Just as in society at large, members of the party are split on abortion.

Our goal as a party is less government and more individual freedom. We have deliberately avoided freedom-related subjects that do not fall clearly on one side or the other.

For example, pro-life supporters make a solid and compelling argument for the freedom of the fetus and its right to life and protection. Just as convincing is the pro-choice side making the argument that we must protect a woman's freedom to choose and control her own body.

This is a subject for others to argue and decide.

We invite you to visit the Polls section of our site. You will find a number of questions about abortion. Please register your opinion. The results will be forwarded to the media and our leaders in Washington, D.C.