I am trying to write a paper for my Honors class about an analogy of the zoo to something in the outside world. Being the election year, I chose to make an analogy of the zoo to the different political parties. A panda representing Obama, a lion representing McCain, and bald eagle representing Bob Barr. The monkeys (etc...) that surround the Pandas at the Memphis Zoo are Democrats; the cats (tigers, panthers, etc...) representing the Republican Party, and birds representing the Libertarian Party.

I need some help comparing how they relate. I'm not well educated on the details of each party, but thought it was an interesting subject and a way to learn.

I was also going to use the other third parties, but I am hoping this will be sufficient. (If you have any other parties you think I should include I would appreciate your input!)

I would appreciate any help/opinions I can get.

Thanks!

Sounds like a pretty good analogy. Panda's sit around eating all day what another provided, that being mother nature, the big Cats actually go out and hunt for their food, and the birds wind up flying high and shitting on everything.

An ostrich or hyena might be an apt representation of the democrat party with the reasons being obvious. An ant colony could be communism. You got the lion thing right - strong, fearless, not afraid to use a little muscle when needed.

gotigers12 Wrote:I am trying to write a paper for my Honors class about an analogy of the zoo to something in the outside world. Being the election year, I chose to make an analogy of the zoo to the different political parties. A panda representing Obama, a lion representing McCain, and bald eagle representing Bob Barr. The monkeys (etc...) that surround the Pandas at the Memphis Zoo are Democrats; the cats (tigers, panthers, etc...) representing the Republican Party, and birds representing the Libertarian Party.

I need some help comparing how they relate. I'm not well educated on the details of each party, but thought it was an interesting subject and a way to learn.

I was also going to use the other third parties, but I am hoping this will be sufficient. (If you have any other parties you think I should include I would appreciate your input!)

I would appreciate any help/opinions I can get.

Thanks!

Sounds like Animal Farm by Orwell

smn1256 Wrote:An ostrich or hyena might be an apt representation of the democrat party with the reasons being obvious. An ant colony could be communism. You got the lion thing right - strong, fearless, not afraid to use a little muscle when needed.

Not afraid to get in the stall with another man either...haha, just kidding

Well...I like your attempt to make sense of our political system and relate it in an analogous fashion. It should be fun to explore.

Since I'm one of the resident anti-government posters here....I feel that I would be remiss in my duty if I did not give you something to ponder while thinking about your topic.

Please remember that which ever specie of animal ends up being at the top of the political food chain .....YOU are the one that ends up being their ultimate prey.

It's the fruits of YOUR labor that these predators lie in ambush to steal! It is this theft(taxation) that sustains them and allow them to grow the ever more powerful and dominant over YOU.

All the animals in political jungle are dangerous ...no matter the specie!!

Good luck with your paper.

I would give you credit just for the premise of your paper.

Thanks so much everyone! and keep your opinions coming!