What politcal disagreements do you have with your OWN party? (illegal, drug)
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I was a moderate republican for 35 years. I am for a strong national defense, low taxes,well spent and small government. The republican party has been co-opted by the loud, rude, radical right wing. They have made it very clear that there is no place for me in the new republican party. They call people like me RINOS. As far as I'm concerned, the party of Lincoln and Reagan is just a distant memory.
Every one on both sides of the isle agree that health care reform is necessary. To me the vocal republican minority are trying to throw the baby out with the bathwater on the issue of HC reform.
I have since switched my party affiliation to Independant.
I don't even know if I have a party....I like the Libertarians BUT I support single payer and I have some liberal economic stances. I think I'm fiscally moderate. We need some government intervention because pure captialism leads to disaster.
I'm pro-choice.
Pro marriage equality even though I don't think government should be involved in marriage....
Marijuana should be legalized.
I'm against capital punishment
I think we need prison reform.
Against government waste
For single payer
I support gun rights within reason. There are some weapons that should only be reserved for the military.
I don't support wars.
I support renewable energy and I'm against drilling for more oil in this country. It's not worth all the pollution that will occur for oil that we'll just use up in a licket split second.
I support a maximum amount of time people can be on welfare unless they have a permanent disability or we're having a very long recession.
When I think of big government, I think of government being involved in every part of your life, monitoring a lot of what you do, etc.
I think we need single-payer health care in order to bring some economic prosperity, help individuals out, and help businesses (especially small businesses).
I usually vote republican but not always:
I am for limited government
I am against more taxes
I am for capital punishment
I am for womens choice
I am for legalization of marijuana
I am for gay marraige
I am for 2nd ammendment and gun ownership
I am against cap and trade
I am against the current wars and think we need to get out now
I am for a consumption tax rather than income tax
I am for some kind of health care reform
Location: Jonquil City (aka Smyrna) Georgia- by Atlanta
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I am a fairly liberal Democrat:
1. I opposed most gun control and support carry with permit (assuming that you have to take a test and prove you can safely handle and shoot the thing to get a permit).
2. I support school choice. If the school is academically defective or dangerous, parents should have the full right to remove their children from that school and send them to another public school or, if no room is available, a suitable private school.
3. On crime, I support mandatory long prison terms for violent offenders or repeat offenders but I do not think prison should be the answer for other crimes. Drugs should not result in prison either.
4. While I support immigration reform and a limited amnesty to illegals who are here, working and not in trouble with the police, I also support strong enforcement of the laws going forward. Fines and jail for employers who hire and the same for people caught sneaking in. No aid, no jobs and no shelter for illegals.
These are 4 things I have disagreements with the Democrats on.
Location: Jonquil City (aka Smyrna) Georgia- by Atlanta
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Originally Posted by Jareb
Socially liberal; Fiscally conservative maybe??
A "fiscal conservative" is usually one who wants to spend all the money it takes to benefit him and his causes but opposes spending any for anybody else's causes.
A "fiscal conservative" is usually one who wants to spend all the money it takes to benefit him and his causes but opposes spending any for anybody else's causes.
Damn KevK...I'm having trouble labeling myself. Socially pretty liberal; Like some government intervention but not to excess. Still believe in personal responsibility but also have a heart for those less fortunate. I guess I'm middle of the road on AVERAGE.
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