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Let's get to together and ponder this question which has plagued mankind since the dawn of The Simpsons.

Is Homer Simpson a Republican or a Democrat?

I'm thinking Democrat:

*he's one of those union worker types
*he fought with George Bush 1. In a sewer.

What's your opinion?

I think he's an environmentalist

He's either an independent or a non-voter

Homer doesn't vote. He's too American for it.

I think he's too lazy too care.

I think he's too lazy too care.
touché

Well, the Bushes did say they moved to Springfield because it was the least-voting city in America. Or words to that affect.

But let us not forget the end of that episode. Homer is appearently freindly with Ford (Republican).

I think the Simpsons has a nice liberal swing to it. :)

Homer was firendly with ford because they both liked beer, nachos, and football.

But let us not forget the end of that episode. Homer is appearently freindly with Ford (Republican).
Did he get beer from the guy, or what?

He is obviously of the variety to bitch and moan about how things are run, but when it comes time to vote, he's too lazy.

If you recall, even when it comes to an issue Homer cares deeply about - such as legalizing medical merijuana - he'll not vote.

He's never been called to jury duty, so I don't think he's even registered.

Someone already said it ... he's too American to vote.

but what about homer listing to Birch Barlow on talk radio =-)

The shortened version that comes up on the NationStates home page was:
"Homer Simpson: Republican"

...

the new episode on last night proved he was democrat

The creators are fairly definately lefties. In early 2001, Matt Groening recieved an award over here in Britain, and said "This almost makes up for Bush being elected" and "if you ever want the colonies back, the next four years would be a good time".

Can we also remember that the Bush/sewer thing was retaliatory for Bush saying the average american family should try to be more like the Waltons and less like the Simpsons.

How about the episode where the elderly establish a curfew and Homer doesn't vote even though it only passed by one vote?

However, on the Treehouse of Horror episode where Kang and Kodos disguised themselves as Bob Dole and Bill Clinton, Homer says at the end of the episode, "Don't blame me, I voted for Kodos.

Last season they all got thrown in jail for being liberal america haters...
but homer is probaly in independent... he does vote, he voted for side show bob, for mayor, because of the selma killing policy.

Homer's a Republican--big gay basher, wife stays at home, works for a multibillionaire at a nuclear power plant. Republican.

Lisa is a Democrat. Big on women's rights, environmentalism, animal rights. Democrat.

In one episode, it says he's not even allowed to vote, can't remember which one though... a while ago.

In one episode, it says he's not even allowed to vote, can't remember which one though... a while ago.
maybe they dont let the severely retarded vote in Springfield

Homer was firendly with ford because they both liked beer, nachos, and football.So? If fighting with Bush the Elder can be cited as proof that he doesn't like Republicans, chilling out with Ford can be cited as proof he does. His fight with Bush wasn't ideological, it was his unique half-assed parenting techniques that caused it.

He's not actually registered to vote according to the one where the Mayor passes a law to deport all illegal immigrants.

So? If fighting with Bush the Elder can be cited as proof that he doesn't like Republicans, chilling out with Ford can be cited as proof he does. His fight with Bush wasn't ideological, it was his unique half-assed parenting techniques that caused it.

The entire episode was getting back at Bush for his comments about the Simpsons.

Homer's a Republican--big gay basher, wife stays at home, works for a multibillionaire at a nuclear power plant. Republican.

On the other hand, he lived happily with a gay couple for a while, and hates his boss...

Lisa is a Democrat. Big on women's rights, environmentalism, animal rights. Democrat.
I'd say lisa's a Green

The entire episode was getting back at Bush for his comments about the Simpsons.

Well, sure, anyone who has read the "Life in Hell" series knows were Matt Groening stands, but the question before the house is if Homer is a Republican or Democrat.

He's never been called to jury duty, so I don't think he's even registered.
That's not true. In the episode when he was, he deliberately got the jury "sequestered" just so he could stay in a hotel overnight. He was in a room with Principal Skinner.

He's never been called to jury duty, so I don't think he's even registered.
On the contrary, Homer served on the Jury for the case of Freddy Quimby VS French Waiter Guy. He pushed it to an undecided verdict so he could get a free night in the hotel, where he shared a room with Skinner and gave all the room's furniture to Barney.

I presume he must be eligible to vote if he can serve on a Jury. He's probably just apathetic.

He's not actually registered to vote according to the one where the Mayor passes a law to deport all illegal immigrants.
Yes, but I think he still votes when he feels like it. Maybe in Springfield they don't ask for your registration card?

Also, a few times along the line, he get's final warnings for jury duty. Which sorta suggests he's registered.

Oh, I'd love to see Homer try to figure out a provisional ballot. Or care enough to take the time to figure it out.

Oh, I'd love to see Homer try to figure out a provisional ballot. Or care enough to take the time to figure it out.
He'd probably just check every box
EDIT: and with that cause an electoral riot

This constitutes proof that Springfeild is in Florida.

Homer is a middle-income earner with 2.5 kids, two cars, and a large house - so he fits the Republican demographic. He is a member of the NRA as well as overly enthusiastic about his gun ownership.

The Springfield community is very religious as we see most of the townsfolk showing up for church every Sunday. Homer is Christian, but he often disagrees with Flander's religious views.

Homer has very conflicting beliefs with his daughter, Lisa (who is clearly liberal), but is at times homer is willing to learn from her wisdom.

Homer was president of the Springfield's power plant union. 60% of union members supported John Kerry in the last election. But to make things even more confusing, Homer is also known as being anti-union, having once told his daughter, Lisa, "If you don't like your job you don't strike, you just go in every day and do it really half-assed - that's the American way."

He certainly isn't a fan of the Bush family, having once attacked George Bush senior during an feud when the former president moved to Springfield briefly to write his memoirs.

Homer has conflicting opinions about homosexuality; in one episode he is very homophobic about a new family friend, yet in another episode he says he's "a little curious" when he believes Mr Burns is coming on to him.

I would have to say that Homer is probably very undecided.

And remember the episode where he lives with gay guys and gets a kiss. He went a bit gay but ran away after the kiss.

Lisa: All right! Now you have all the Simpsons behind you.
Apu: That's nice, although three of you are below voting age.
Homer: And I'm not registered.
-- 3F20 "Much Apu About Nothing"


Homer: [looks at ballot information] Hmm...I don't agree with his Bart-
killing policy, but I do approve of his Selma-killing policy.
[votes for Bob]
Krusty: Well, he framed me for armed robbery, but man, I'm aching for
that upper-class tax cut. [votes for Bob]
-- 2F02 "Sideshow bob Roberts"


Ah, contradictions, contradictions...

Just because many Christians are Republicans doesn't mean all Republicans are Christians, Phimotic. And, if I recall correctly, he became president of the union for the free beer.... or because he was really drunk. (Good bet in either case).

Undecided, yes. Very undecided? I doubt it.

maybe they dont let the severely retarded vote in Springfield

Makes you wonder though doesn't it, mind you Springfield is one messed up place...Mayor Quimby as elected Mayor?

Yer.. right!

How many people in Springfield are not severely retarded? Comic Book Guy maybe.

Any true Simpson fan will know that Homer has republican views, as does most of Springfield. The show, however, is not a pro-republican show. People have already said my proof on why Homer is republican, but something that I don't think was mentioned was the fact that in the introduction, the cash register flashes NRA4EVER when Maggie is scanned.

Any true Simpson fan will know that Homer has republican views, as does most of Springfield. The show, however, is not a pro-republican show. People have already said my proof on why Homer is republican, but something that I don't think was mentioned was the fact that in the introduction, the cash register flashes NRA4EVER when Maggie is scanned.
What some people notice

What some people notice
lol

I'd say lisa's a Greenyou're probably right. I just wanted to get the person with an IQ of 156 into the Democratic Party :(

Homer: non-voter.

M. Burns: Republican

Lisa: Dem

Bart: Non-voter

Smithers: Log Cabin Republican

Marge: Independent.

And now for a song


Enter Flintstones-theme
Homer, Homer Simpson
He's the greatest guy in history
From the, town of Springfield
He's about to hit a chestnut tree

I think the Simpsons has a nice liberal swing to it. :)
I completely disagree. Not only are you overlooking lines like 'damn Democrat job cutbacks,' but also that The Simpsons is a product of Fox.
You're also overlooking the fact that Democrat/Republican is different from political orientations (like liberal/conservative).

I completely disagree. Not only are you overlooking lines like 'damn Democrat job cutbacks,' but also that The Simpsons is a product of Fox.
You're also overlooking the fact that Democrat/Republican is different from political orientations (like liberal/conservative).
Just because its from FOX dosen't mean that its biased. Heck, The Simpsons made fun of Fox News's bias in one show. And the people in Fox News threatened to sue the people from the Simpsons.

The creators are fairly definately lefties. In early 2001, Matt Groening recieved an award over here in Britain, and said "This almost makes up for Bush being elected" and "if you ever want the colonies back, the next four years would be a good time".

Can we also remember that the Bush/sewer thing was retaliatory for Bush saying the average american family should try to be more like the Waltons and less like the Simpsons.

I'm going to quote this because the creator of the show isn't Republican(or maybe he just hates the entire Bush family).

Just because its from FOX dosen't mean that its biased. Heck, The Simpsons made fun of Fox News's bias in one show. And the people in Fox News threatened to sue the people from the Simpsons.
Yeah, yeah, the show still has a republican spin to it. But the show does, make fun of both political affiliations.

I think it pokes fun at both sides evenly. On their fake Fox News ticker, it said, "Studies show 92% of Democrats are gay"--referring to Fox News' obvious rightward slant. Also, at some point (I foget the context), they were introduced to the last remaining member of the Democratic Party, and all he could say was "tax and spend". They're pretty evenhanded. But Smithers is definitely a Log-Cabin Republican!

Oh come on! They don't treat Fox properly at all.

The simpsons take the piss out of everything. The show has loads of inconsistencies between episodes (its a cartoon ffs) so its not like it matters too much.

However, Marge twice voted for Jimmy Carter...

It's obvious, Homer is a Democrat...... or a Republican, he can never get the two straight. :D It doesn't make much difference though, he never remembers to vote until the day after the election.


Marge is a Democrat though. :cool:

Take the show's main character, Homer Simpson.

Is he Republican or Democrat?

Conservative MP Andrew Scheer, a 25-year-old MP who admits to trying to come up with a way to make a Simpsons reference in the House, said he thinks Homer is a Bush backer.

"As a middle-income earner, 2.5 kids type of guy, I suspect he's probably a Republican. He sort of fits that demographic pretty well," said Scheer. "And there was that one episode where he was quite enthusiastic about his gun ownership."

But Homer's employment at the Springfield nuclear plant puts him in a union. He was even president of the union in one episode. Exit polling data hurts Simpson's chance of being a Republican, as 61 per cent of union members supported John Kerry.

And he's no fan of the Bush family, having once attacked George Bush senior during an escalating feud when the former president moved to Springfield briefly to write his memoirs.

But to make things even more confusing, Homer is also known as being anti-union, having once told his daughter, Lisa, "If you don't like your job you don't strike, you just go in every day and do it really half-assed - that's the American way."

Mark Homer very, very undecided -- and confused.
Just thought I'd post this.

i don't think it really matters if the Simpsons are republican or democrats. Its a frickin' show for God's sake. A funny one, at that. But, since its Christmas time and I feel jolly, I'll say what I think:

Everyone knows Lisa is a Democrat. She's a vegetarian, has been in many enviromental protests, and is the most intellectual member of the family. Not that conservatives, like me, are all stupid, but usually the intellectuals are liberal.

Marge, I don't know, she has shown both Democratic and Republican tendencies. I'd say she is a moderate but could be on either side.

Homer is definately a Republican. Althought he showed that didn't like George H.W. Bush too much in the episode "Two Bad Neighbors" , its because of random events that made each other enemies. I.E. Bart was spanked by Bush for destroying his memoirs, enraging Homer. Therefore, Homer is a Republican. He was once part of the NRA and owned a firearm, works in a nuclear power plant and in his prayer in the episode, "Bart vs. Thanksgiving" he says that nuclear power is the safest and best one we have, next to solar, which is just a pipe dream. Also, he was once a homophobe until a gay man named John saved his life from enraged deer. During the times when he seemed liberal, that's because he was forced to. I.E. He did support medical marijuana, but that's because he was addicted to it after taking it for his prescription because Dr. Hibbert suggested it to him, and Homer is a curious fellow. He didn't show hatred to the two homosexuals in the episode where he thought Marge hated him, but that's because it was the only place that seemed nice but affordable. Also he was once a homophobe, as I stated a little while ago.

Bart is a Republican as he has shown one characteristic that people debate over: He loves firearms and is a member of the NRA as of the end of the episode, "Brother, Can You Spare Two Dimes?" in which at the end Herb Powell, Homer's wealthy and successful half-brother, gives Bart a NRA membership and the rest of the family other gifts after they invested 2,000 dollars in his invention that translates baby gibberish into English, causing him to return to the wealthy class after Homer ruined his car company by forcing Herb to make his odd car design, "The Homer", causing Herb's business, Powell Motors, to go bankrupt.

Maggie, well, no one knows yet, and no one will probably ever know, as she has never talked except for in the episodes: "Bart vs. Thanksgiving", in which she says in Bart's nightmare, "Its your fault I can't talk!" but she doesn't move her lips, and the episode "Flaming Moe's" in which she says the word "Moe!" in Homer's hallucination in which everyone says "Moe". Of course those were both events that happened in a character's mind and therefore, do not count. Besides, none of those utterences by Maggie ever can be used to determine her political orientation.

This constitutes proof that Springfeild is in Florida.

No, Springfield is in Kentucky ... after they WENT to Florida, they got kicked out... Kentucky is the only state they're allowed in now.

i don't think it really matters if the Simpsons are republican or democrats. Its a frickin' show for God's sake. A funny one, at that. But, since its Christmas time and I feel jolly, I'll say what I think:.....

He was once part of the NRA and owned a firearm, works in a nuclear power plant and in his prayer in the episode, "Bart vs. Thanksgiving" he says that nuclear power is the safest and best one we have, next to solar, which is just a pipe dream.

Bart is a Republican as he has shown one characteristic that people debate over: He loves firearms and is a member of the NRA as of the end of the episode
Yes, I know it's just a show. This is a joke thread anyway.

You could also argue that Homer says that "nuclear power is the best", out of practical necessity. He works there.

Being part of the NRA doesn't automatically make one a Republican. Hell, Howard Dean is a NRA member, and he was one of the most liberal contenders in the 2004 primaries.

Yes, I know it's just a show. This is a joke thread anyway.

You could also argue that Homer says that "nuclear power is the best", out of practical necessity. He works there.

Being part of the NRA doesn't automatically make one a Republican. Hell, Howard Dean is a NRA member, and he was one of the most liberal contenders in the 2004 primaries.
True, true. But Homer has shown over the years he is quite into firearms. The same with Bart. Yes being a NRA member doesn't make you a conservative, but the majority of its members are conservatives.

Do you think i know too much about the Simpsons?

Maggie, well, no one knows yet, and no one will probably ever know, as she has never talked except for in the episodes: "Bart vs. Thanksgiving", in which she says in Bart's nightmare, "Its your fault I can't talk!" but she doesn't move her lips, and the episode "Flaming Moe's" in which she says the word "Moe!" in Homer's hallucination in which everyone says "Moe". Of course those were both events that happened in a character's mind and therefore, do not count. Besides, none of those utterences by Maggie ever can be used to determine her political orientation.

She once said "Daddy"... i can't remember which episode that was in though... and also she talks in the tree house of horor episode when it's revealed that she is the ofspring of Kang. alsotheres also the episode int he future when lisa marries the british guy... they show maggie as being sort of a rocker punk type... perhaps she's an Anarchist (or will be)
hmm... 16 seasons so many shows, so many contradictions

Regardless of Homer's political affiliation, I doubt he would have voted for George W. Bush because of his intense hatred of George H.W. Bush.

ok so we hav a muslim and a scot here. i no no muslims im afraid so its rellli kwl 2 talk 2 1. my grandmother's scottish. but we are talkin pollitics so i will tell u all im an enviromentalist. bart voted 4 homer once.

I think Homer is a moderate or probably doesn't even vote. Who knows which party he is registered to.

I would say if you can figure out what his father is that would be a good clue to as what Homer is.

He's an Independent. Matt Groening was interviewed in a magazine (it was either Time or USA Today...not too sure) not too long ago. He said he didn't want people to watch or not watch because of political affiliation, so he made sure to incorporate Republican and Democratic values into the show.

Neither. Just plain stupid.

^I second that

Homer-registered as a Democrat in high school. Changed it to Republican somewhere along the way. Doesn't vote.

Marge-registered independent and 'swing voter'

Maggie-future member of the NRA

Bart-future libertarian supporter

Lisa-future head of the Green Party

Mr. Burns-uber conservative, probably votes GOP

Smithers-Log Cabin Republican

Principal Skinner-Democrat

And, if I recall correctly, he became president of the union for the free beer.... or because he was really drunk. (Good bet in either case).
[simpsons geekdom]
Actually, he became head of the union to campaign for the reinstatement of his company's dental plan; Lisa was in dire need of braces.
[/simpsons geekdom]

u can't say that he is a demacrote or not because it is a cartoon and in cartoons that are like the simpson make fun of the real world so if he make fun of bush u can't say that he is a demacorat or not same with when clinton was in office

I never actually thought about this before, now that I think about it.

I'm thinking Republican, because he is a greedy selfish guy. Must be republican.

I think its very obvious that Homer is a Republican.

In one of the first seasons, a statue of Jimmy Carter was built in Springfield and an angry mob, including Homer, tore it down.

Also Homer's wife Marge, had to hide the fact that she voted for Jimmy Carter..twice.

I don't see how anyone could see him being a Democrat or liberal.

Lisa on the other hand...

u can't say that he is a demacrote or not because it is a cartoon and in cartoons that are like the simpson make fun of the real world so if he make fun of bush u can't say that he is a demacorat or not same with when clinton was in office
use your *imagination*

I think its very obvious that Homer is a Republican.

In one of the first seasons, a statue of Jimmy Carter was built in Springfield and an angry mob, including Homer, tore it down.

Also Homer's wife Marge, had to hide the fact that she voted for Jimmy Carter..twice.

I don't see how anyone could see him being a Democrat or liberal.

Lisa on the other hand...

But you forget: Jimmy Carter was "History's Greatest Monster!"

Plus, Homer going along with an angry mob is evidence of nothing but that he is Homer.

He changes his mind depending on whether he's watching Fox or listening to reasonable arguments. Usually ends up Democrat.

Keep in mind that in the Simpson's universe, the Republican party is portrayed as an evil organization that operates out of a massive, dracula-esque castle. Also, one of it's heads is Mr. Burns. I believe one quote from Burns at RP party headquarters was, "What act of unmitigated evil shall the Republican party commit this week?" Or something to that extent. Also, the Republican party ran Sideshow Bob, attempted murderer, as it's candidate. They also repeal all environmental protection laws in one episode.

Also, in the episode where Bart gets an elephant, it stampedes through both Republican and Democratic conventions. The banners in the Republican convention read, "we want what's worst for everyone!" and "we're just plain evil!". The Democratic conventions banners read along the lines of, "we can't govern!".

"we hate life, and ourselves!"

:D Hahaha. The entire show is mocking americans and their 'way of life'. As some have already said ---> he's too american to vote and if he does it'll most likely be the wrong choice. =P Answer me one question...are you ready kids? Aye aye Captain!!! HAHAHA I'm am so messed up right now. We're all living in Amerika, Amerika ist Wunderbar. Lol. I live in North America. CANADA!!! Woot! Go me. Also I kind of despise most things about the U.S. of A. Canada is awesome. Go Green Party!!! And I guess the NDP. Also...go Patrick!!! (Spongebob Squarepants' friend the pink starfish.) Do I care what you think? :p

:D Hahaha. The entire show is mocking americans and their 'way of life'. As some have already said ---> he's too american to vote and if he does it'll most likely be the wrong choice. =P Answer me one question...are you ready kids? Aye aye Captain!!! HAHAHA I'm am so messed up right now. We're a living in Amerika, Amerika ist Wunderbar. Lol. I live in North America. CANADA!!! Woot! Go me. Also I kind of despise most things about the U.S. of A. Canada is awesome. Go Green Party!!! And I guess the NDP. Also...go Patrick!!! (Spongebob Squarepants' friend the pink starfish.) Do I care what you think? :p

Well I can't blame you we make fun of canadians all the time. The sad thing is that there is a lot of material.

Like myself, Homer is neither Democrat nor Republican. He is however the head of an unnamed political party that controled a former third-world country that consisted of his home and his lawn.

Homer voted sideshow Bob for Mayor.
"I don't approve of his Bart-killing policy, but I do approve of his Selma-killing policy..."

Well I can't blame you we make fun of canadians all the time. The sad thing is that there is a lot of material.
What about? Igloos? Or our military? Because it's your fault our military isn't as "great" as yours. (I think your military is made up of assholes.) And why should we need a military? You're the ones at war, not us. And don't you dare be glad for your war(s). Because that would, in my and many others' opinions, make you an asshole. I think Bush should be executed. Hmm. I really want to know what you say about us so write me a telegram or something. And if you insult the french canadians, I'd say they can speak better english than most of you. (My first language is/was english and french is/was my second.) And I don't live in Québec, I live in B.C. Wow, long post and kind of pointless. And I didn't go psycho this time either.

What about? Igloos? Or our military? Because it's your fault our military isn't as "great" as yours. (I think your military is made up of assholes.) And why should we need a military? You're the ones at war, not us. And don't you dare be glad for your war(s). Because that would, in my and many others' opinions, make you an asshole. I think Bush should be executed. Hmm. I really want to know what you say about us so write me a telegram or something. And if you insult the french canadians, I'd say they can speak better english than most of you. (My first language is/was english and french is/was my second.) And I don't live in Québec, I live in B.C. Wow, long post and kind of pointless. And I didn't go psycho this time either.


Whoa kiddo, puff, puff, then pass, always pass!

If a doughnut ran for office he'd proabably vote for it....

I'm amused by the way my thread periodically keeps returning!
Homer-registered as a Democrat in high school. Changed it to Republican somewhere along the way. Doesn't vote.

Marge-registered independent and 'swing voter'

Maggie-future member of the NRA

Bart-future libertarian supporter

Lisa-future head of the Green Party

Mr. Burns-Über conservative, probably votes GOP

Smithers-Log Cabin Republican

Principal Skinner-Democrat
I like this post.

Otto- libertarian (wants to be allwed to do anything)

Rev Lovejoy's wife - Republican (big on the "think of the children" Christian political correctness)

Whoa kiddo, puff, puff, then pass, always pass!
No, it's mine. All mine. *passes you the joint* :p

Do you think i know too much about the Simpsons?

You can never know to much about The Simpsons.