If I may put in two cents (You may spend it as you like.)

Putting aside the whole issue that what the provider thinks, feels and how she spends her money is none of your business; the world works best when we exercise our abilities to choose what works from what is availiable.  What that means to me is, if I want to enjoy a wonderful sexual experience with someone, then I will select that person based upon the criteria that have something to do with that, and not with what bumper stickers they have on their car.

When we go down the road of political correctness, then we end up all being with people we don't want because they have some this or that view that may or may not be right and in the end, shit happens.

No one has a lock on what is right or wrong, and we can all use an open mind.  What's the worse that can happen from that?  Maybe we may just learn something new?  Maybe the other person will learn something from you?

Sorry, down from the soap box now.

Well, big sky, it's all in the eyes of the beholder...isn't it?

mrfisher's eloquent and valid post aside, I think political preference is just another classification to be considered...if that's your cup of tea. Some men will ABSOLUTELY not schedule dates with women who are not natural breasted; others must have blondes, some will only meet with redheads, etc. Yes, why shouldn't political belief be an issue..if that's what makes you tick?
As to a tactful way to seek it out, it depends on the provider's screening methods. But certainly, whether on the phone or via email, you might want to let her know that you do have a passion for politics, and that you prefer consorting with XYZ adherents. OTOH, I do hope you spend some of that provider time elucidating your views and finding out about hers. It's a good way to expand one's horizons, no?

Human beings love to classify and categorize (hey, why else are we all on TER, folks) and this is just another categorization. After all, we can't all be James Carville and Mary Matalin (or mrfisher, for example.) Some of us have cemented convictions, and they guide us through thick and thin. So I'm not an advocate for throwing out that variable, if it's what turns you on or repels you. It's not anything worse than excluding hair color, build, age, etc.

Personally, I would NOT sleep with Lyndon LaRouche,
the Love Goddess

You just don't know what your missing.  

The Seinfeld TV show had a great episode on this issue.

(I firmly believe that every question in life is addrssed in at least episode or another of this show.)

Elaine would not eat at a restaurant, even thought the owner had prepared a great meal, because he was anti-abortion and Elaine was pro-choice.  She also broke up with a new boyfriend that she was head over heels about over the same issue.

The point is, why do we put ourselves through this misery in order to assuage our (most fragile) senses of what is right and wrong?  (Like were all a bunch of Gods or something.)

Satre had it right all along.  Hell is right here on earth.  And we build it brick by brick.

b/c of his age...but otherwise I say Keep politics out of the bedroom! I had recently a wonderful experience with a lady and just before climaxing guess what happened when a thought about the shrub crossed my mind....

Dear Big Sky:

I'm a provider who is passionate about politics and policies as well. I prefer to surround myself with the diverse opinions of others and I love to learn why people think the way they do on certain topics, especially politics. There are many people with whom I've opined on the current state of our country, etc. and I definitely wonder if they have the ability to think independently and see our current state of affairs for what it is or if they simply, I don't know, are blind or ignorant.

I'm still not entirely sure how to address these questions you have or the statements you've made, but on some level I understand and on another level I think you need to maybe relax a little bit. Many people in this business, and in general, have no interest or understanding of what is going on in the world of politics and many don't care. My best friend (not in the business) is clueless and we're both almost 30. She has a daughter aged 10, and I have a son aged 9. I am concerned because in 9 years, my son will likely be stuck fighting a war that started as a personal vendetta and I worry he may not live to see his future. My best friend, on the other hand, never watches the news, is completely clueless about what goes on in the world in general and most frightening, doesn't even care. I am a news junkie, I possessed security clearance at one time and worked in DC for the government and I am all too familiar with the crooked politics that govern this nation (and most others, by the way) and I can't imagine not being aware of, or caring about the state of this country and world we live in.

So, I think the point I'm trying to make is this; It's awesome you are aware, interested and concerned. But other than worrying about who to give your money to to provide you with a sensual experience, what are you doing to exact change around you? Simply seeing providers with the same political views and social sensitivities isn't doing a whole lot to change the community in which you live. Seeing a provider with differing views doesn't mean contributing money to whichever party you oppose, it likely means contributing money to Nieman Marcus, the daycare her kids attend and to her Mortgage Company or landlord. Ironically, spending your money with a provider who DOES share your views likely means the exact same thing.

Now, if you spent your money with me, I can tell you that I spend a large chunk of money working in the parks with the homeless in my community. Inadvertently, my clients are contributing food, Gatorade, pillows, blankets, soap, wash clothes, sunscreen and clothing to the homeless who live in my community because I spend a lot of my extra income doing just that. But my clients, or many of them, don't even know nor do they ask how I spend my income just as I don't inquire as to how they spend theirs. I do not hold vapid conversation with my clients, so many of them DO know about my passion for the homeless and they know I spend a good 25% of my income in the field with the homeless, but not all. And frankly, I don't think I've ever spent time with a single man who cared whether the money he paid me went to buy a new pair of shoes for me, or a pair of shoes for the many homeless children in Phoenix. And why should they, really? They're there to enjoy a date with, (I think) a beautiful woman, and they do.

So, while I find your character and way of thinking beautiful and refreshing and I would love to spend time with more people exactly like you (in or out of this business), I think you are perhaps thinking a little too much with this issue. This hobby is about fulfilling an emotional, mental and physical need and I am fairly certain most providers aren't taking their money and running off to the Republican OR Democratic party with it to get politicians re-elected. So, I think you can rest fairly easy knowing that you aren't contributing one way or the other, for or against your personal politics. But if you're interested in learning your chosen companion's political views, ask. Many don't care, many do and I believe all of them, just like every other person in all walks of life, are beyond happy to share their opinions if they have any at all.

With love and respect,

Andi Ryan

PS If anyone is interested, I'm socially more democratic and economically more middle of the road with a tilt to the right. I feel the democrats are a little too free with handouts, which tends to keep perfectly capable, though often lazy, people from working if they don't want to. But I also think the right is too unconcerned with the society of our poor. So, I suppose I'm a more middle-of-the-road type, with left and right-leaning tendency on most socio-economic issues. As for Shrub? Well, that’s a whole thread all its own. But if the Democrats had elected a more solid Presidential candidate to run against Bush in ’04, I think the outcome would have been a little different. After all, it’s better to stick with the evil you know than take risks with the evil you don’t, right?

And find your post insteresting.

My experience is that there are few conservative providers and many more progressive ones.

On the Politics board my experience is the conservative hobbyists are much more inclined to bash the progressive providers. ( I am sure I will get taken to task for coming out and saying this now)

It appears to me that progressives are more tolerant of probider's views than conservatives.

I also find providers who are progressive give discounts to political activists , regardless of their affiliations.


From your reviews I assume you are talking about supporting progressives. If so please PM me.  


TMT  Gassed at the WTO Battle in Seattle

You are spendind WAY too much time talking and not enough time getting your moneys worth. Get busy with the girls!!!

I try to get a sense of what my providers are like as people. Although their political and social orientations are just one aspect on which I assess people. Taste in clothes, music, art and lifestyle preferences are also important. I like having good getting-to-know-you conversations with providers. It contributes to the the erotic encounter, IMHO. However, my sexuality is overlaid (pardon the pun) by intellectualism. Everybody is different, and that's OK to a certain extent.

I would certainly not want to give my hard earned money to a racist, fundamentalist Christian, anti-sex, totalitarian prude. However, the hobby sort of self-selects against this type of person, and this is well with me.