Healthy banter vs. adversarial ranting...and such...

As a student of law working toward my Master's in Public Administration, I often find myself on the unpopular side of the issues.   I am used to it, having been in supervisory/management positions nearly everywhere I have worked.  The disdain I sometimes fetch is not limited to strangers...even my oldest daughter tends to avoid talking to me as much because we disagree on a few things...like what is going on in Madison, Wisconsin, right now with the Unions and Gov. Scott Walker...'nuff said.
My parents and nearly everyone I knew growing up and in my religion tended to see things on the right, & that was what I had always "identified" more with, so I never really thought of myself as a feminist or as outspoken ~ until a few weeks ago...that same oldest daughter told me she "missed" that about me (to which my brain went - hunh, really?).  Then this happened:  A schoolmate also suggested I join a group for Liberal Law Students (It is a conspiracy!?!)  Which I did not do...not because I am either way when it comes to politics, but because if you claim to be either, then they accuse you of waffling later on if you vote against or for something that historically the party has been against...since I will hope to be in Public Administration in the near future (God willing), I think it best to refrain from associating with either group too completely.  When it comes to voting in elections, sometimes I would like it if I could just vote "present" ~ the way they can with many issues in Congress. 
When I make decisions, I try to take each item before me on a case by case basis, without prejudice, in fairness to all most parties concerned. This should not be mistaken for the absence of a personal opinion, however.  I just have learned that there is a time and place for that - in my case, I only express them privately to my family.  I go about my duty as I should, with the interest of the company or entity in the forefront of my mind.
I guess in my old age, now that I am an "old married lady", I don't feel the need to be as assertive in my views in general - only when it comes to things I deem to be "really" important...like our government not being controlled by big business OR unions.  I cannot and will not sit idly by while travesties plague our great country!
I wish there were a third party, called the "most best right thing for everyone" party...I guess since we can't agree on that due to the vast difference of life experiences we all have, I will just have to keep being a little outspoken...hopefully I haven't just ranted but have stirred up a healthy banter :) 
To be or not to be is the question ~ a Republicrat or Demoblican?