What cities are most conservative? (independent, insurance, Jesus, vs)

[saganista]

Originally Posted by JustinFromBoise

I think drugs should be decriminalized, but the fact is they aren't. The fact is people wait around for their monthly social security check to spend on drugs, this isn't a right-wing lie.

Everybody receiving Social Security benefits is at least 62 years old.

Originally Posted by JustinFromBoise

Sure they need help, but not from my tax money.

Once you pay your taxes, the money isn't yours anymore.

[jufrbo]

Originally Posted by saganista

Everybody receiving Social Security benefits is at least 62 years old.


Once you pay your taxes, the money isn't yours anymore.

Welfare, social security same difference, you get the point. Either way I don't see why it's a bad idea to drug test those on "free money", and after bringing that up several times not one liberal has yet to object. As for taxes, maybe I should take my assault rifle up to N. Idaho and stop paying my taxes all together and wait for the feds to go Ruby Ridge on me.

[Spudcommando]

Pretty much any city in Arkansas, Mississippi, Idaho, etc, states like those...oh that reminds me

*adds the above mentioned to his "Areas I will never move to" list*

[jufrbo]

Originally Posted by Spudcommando

Pretty much any city in Arkansas, Mississippi, Idaho, etc, states like those...oh that reminds me

*adds the above mentioned to his "Areas I will never move to" list*

Should we be heart broken?

[boiseguy]

Originally Posted by JustinFromBoise

Welfare, social security same difference, you get the point. Either way I don't see why it's a bad idea to drug test those on "free money", and after bringing that up several times not one liberal has yet to object. As for taxes, maybe I should take my assault rifle up to N. Idaho and stop paying my taxes all together and wait for the feds to go Ruby Ridge on me.

problem is that the government is restricted due to the 4th ammendment in implementing drug testing. Government employees are much better protected from drug testing than private employees because their boss is also their government.. I am a liberal, and I don't have a problem with drug testing people, but who's going to end up paying for another branch of government that is doing the testing and keeping track of it all? WE the tax payers are..
I don't think because someone has a drug problem that we should withhold their welfare from them. I think that essential items can be provided (food,clothes, pay bills etc rather than a check) AS WELL as help in kicking the habit.... disgarding people from help because they've made a bad choice in life is not a society I would want to be a part of.... you and I have every right to be upset if someone is getting welfare and buying drugs with it, but we have to understand that its a problem that can be addressed. Suppose you do find out someone is a drug addict what do you propose? obviously no check... but then what? left to their own to figure it out? it has been my experience that people left by the way side as such turn to crime and other forms of behaviour.. its a downward spiral that continually comes back to us at a cost of tax money.. so why not address the issue properly the first time? saves money, lives, and heartache, not to meantion ill feelings such as yours towards paying for something and it not properly being used.
just a thought....

[boiseguy]

boise is about to build a detox and drug rehabilitation facility here.. I would hope that justinfromboise would not be one of the many conservatives against it. Money saved down the road by people having access to such services will far outweigh the cost of building and maintaining the dang thing... I believe its a step in the right direction... fact is.. people who have drug problems are family and friends to many.. they are people... with a problem.. for the best interest of our communities we have to get down in the trenches and address the issue in the best possible way... and distance ourselves from punishment and ridicule... because that is god's job.. not ours.... we're suppose to help one another.. even if it is at a cost.... if that's being too liberal.. then I'm sorry...

[spunky1]

Originally Posted by UB50

I think if you are looking for conservative places to live, you need to look for the following:

Poor roads (paying for good roads is a form of socialism)
Unpaved roads (ditto above)
Lots of churches (Conservatives love their churches)
Wal-mart (At least one if not more)
No high end stores (High end stores reflect prosperity in a community, conservatives believe in rock bottom wages)
Lots of American Flags
"God Bless George Bush" bumper stickers
Most people driving rather than walking (Only liberals walk)
No Starbucks (Isn't Starbucks liberal?)
Women's shoe stores specializing in "Function, not Fashion"

I'm sure others can add to this list.

Wow, I guess I should change political parties based on your assessment.
I didn't know that people that walk/bike, drink Starbucks, shop high end, and wear fashionable shoes were liberal. I am really enlightened and think I had better switch my political affiliation!

[roanoker 4]

Originally Posted by UB50

I think if you are looking for conservative places to live, you need to look for the following:

Poor roads (paying for good roads is a form of socialism)
Unpaved roads (ditto above)
Lots of churches (Conservatives love their churches)
Wal-mart (At least one if not more)
No high end stores (High end stores reflect prosperity in a community, conservatives believe in rock bottom wages)
Lots of American Flags
"God Bless George Bush" bumper stickers
Most people driving rather than walking (Only liberals walk)
No Starbucks (Isn't Starbucks liberal?)
Women's shoe stores specializing in "Function, not Fashion"

I'm sure others can add to this list.

Please add the following to conservative cities
No Art Museums, Performance Halls or anything that resembles "liberal culture"
No Homeless people as conservatives put them in jail
Plenty of Boy Scouts
Multiple YMCA Family Locations with Long Lists of Rules & Regulations
Anything that promotes Guns, i.e. Gun Shows, Gun Shops, Bass Pro Shops
Churches on every corner, mostly in the South
Multiple locations of Chick Fil A, a conservatives' delicacy
Few Gay people. They have either been beaten up or left long ago.

[ontheroad]

I am tired, but this list woke up me.

Taos, one of the liberal meccas of the West, has poor roads, many unpaved roads, lots of Catholic Churches, one ugly Wal-mart, few high end stores, but NO or few flags, nothing pro-Bush signs or otherwise,
NO Starbucks,
but people drive, and don't walk because of a lack of sidewalks
and as outdoor activities are important, not many fashion stores.

Originally Posted by UB50

I think if you are looking for conservative places to live, you need to look for the following:

Poor roads (paying for good roads is a form of socialism)
Unpaved roads (ditto above)
Lots of churches (Conservatives love their churches)
Wal-mart (At least one if not more)
No high end stores (High end stores reflect prosperity in a community, conservatives believe in rock bottom wages)
Lots of American Flags
"God Bless George Bush" bumper stickers
Most people driving rather than walking (Only liberals walk)
No Starbucks (Isn't Starbucks liberal?)
Women's shoe stores specializing in "Function, not Fashion"

I'm sure others can add to this list.

I did meet one homeless person in Taos, and I shared my lunch, but we had more art museums than most towns its size, no YMCAs, many guns, many churches, all old, and on the registry, and lots and lots of gay people.

Originally Posted by roanoker 4

Please add the following to conservative cities
No Art Museums, Performance Halls or anything that resembles "liberal culture"
No Homeless people as conservatives put them in jail
Plenty of Boy Scouts
Multiple YMCA Family Locations with Long Lists of Rules & Regulations
Anything that promotes Guns, i.e. Gun Shows, Gun Shops, Bass Pro Shops
Churches on every corner, mostly in the South
Multiple locations of Chick Fil A, a conservatives' delicacy
Few Gay people. They have either been beaten up or left long ago.

[NewToCA]

Originally Posted by spunky1

Wow, I guess I should change political parties based on your assessment.
I didn't know that people that walk/bike, drink Starbucks, shop high end, and wear fashionable shoes were liberal. I am really enlightened and think I had better switch my political affiliation!

The great thing about the internet, it entertains and informs folks. Now you have a new view of political philosophies! Of course, out here in California the road generally stink, so I guess we are conservative. However, we have Starbucks on practically every corner, so I guess we are liberally conservative.