[Vince Ferrer]

your politics influence the manner in which you live your life.

I would reverse this. First come your wants in how you want to live your life, then you go find a political philosophy that will justify and nurture it.

[fightinJAG]

I think you’re right on this. Your values determine which political philosophy you’re drawn to.

[fella]

First come your wants in how you want to live your life, then you go find a political philosophy that will justify and nurture it.

Or you find a political group that is willing to demagogue and pettifog to your proclivities while it advances it's true agenda that is not in your best interests.