Hmmm. No avatars, that's different. Quick intro--
I'm a left-winger who strongly believes in the right of armed self-defense. Yes, we do exist!
Most of my time is spent doing organizing and representational work with my union, but I would also like to get more involved with Second Amendment activism.
However, I'm not a member of the NRA or GOA because they support politicians that may support the Second Amendment but don't necessarily care about other civil liberties. I only want my time and money going towards political leaders who cherish the ENTIRE Bill of Rights, but it definitely seems like both Republicans and Democrats like to pick and choose which of the ten amendments they'll uphold, and under which circumstances and when. In my opinion, a conditional support for civil liberties is shallow support indeed.
Also I think the right to bear arms is only one part of self-defense. I think we need community organization and legal/political reform, as well as economic reform to be a part of that otherwise we won't be safe from crime or government abuse-- it'll just be "every man for himself", and although I believe strongly in individual rights and responsibilities I also believe strongly in collective responsibilities to our fellow human beings, especially our families, friends, co-workers and neighbors.
So that's where I'm coming from politically. Personally I'm about to be 32, and I like partying, boozing, punk rock and socializing/carousing with old friends and new people alike, especially of the opposite sex, but I suppose none of that is particularly unique.