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Gender	Male
Industry	Military
Occupation	Retired
Location	Elgin, Texas, United States
Introduction	My earliest influences that shaped my ideology came from my parents and growing up in 1960s and 1970s Texas. During this time, the state was dominated by the Democratic Party . I was raised a "Yellow Dog Democrat" and came to identify with the Democratic Party . My father was true yellow dog democrat. My mother is also liberal in her thinking. I have consistently exercised my right to vote since 1982 when I voted for President. I was still in high school when I voted for the first time. Serving my country for many years in military uniform, this more than anything has truly shaped my beliefs. I have seen the benefits, the mistakes, and the costs of US Foreign Policy with my own eyes. I have earned my "Rights" and will continue to exercise them. I'm taking this class because it's a requirement for my bachelors degree. I want to get out of this class is a better understanding of workings of the national government. I did better on the current events quiz but so on the pop culture quiz.