Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Hey Guys,
Some of you guys might already be familiar with my Libertarian/Paleo-Conservative leaning Ning Network, Liberty Independence Alliance. Strangely, that's really the only Libertarian or Paleo-Conservative leaning network on all of Ning that isn't solely a Ron Paul network (who I voted for proudly by the way). Here some of Political Networks of interest I saw.
NOTE: Barack Obama has a ridiculous amount of super niche networks that have no activity, while Hillary has not even one Ning network. I'm not sure if Ning is a political indicator, take it for what you will.
Elections 08 Related networks:
Ron Paul for President - with over 100 members it's a healthy network, but since most Paulites tend congregate at RonPaulforums.com activity is kinda dead.
Barack Brigade - with over 800 members this is a very healthy and active Ning network for you Obamans to well... promote obama.
John Mccain 2008 - One group for ol' Mccain, still one more than Hillary. Active despite only having over 30 members. I guess the Mccain crowd ain't the most web savvy...
Mary Ruwart 2008 - A network dedicated to the campaign for Mary Ruwart to run for the Libertarian nomination, she's the only candidate with a network. Yep, no networks for Mike Gravel or Bob Barr.
General Politics:
Save the Republicans - Very well developed and designed network for republicans, sadly not many members yet it seems those who are there are active.
Democracy Live - This is an awesome use of Ning for politicians to post video and create channels to communicate with the public, this is a great idea.
Lean left Network - a very cool looking and fresh network for those on the left
Most of the better networks I found were small local communities for local political groups around the world. Shocked to so few networks for the 2008 candidates and no general network for democrats (I guess the Lean Left Network kinda counts). Well I found at least one network for ya if your a Republican, Democrat, or Libertarian. If your a Constitutionalist, Green, or other maybe it's time you start your ning community.
- Alex Merced