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Old 04-19-2013, 04:57 PM
 
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It seems that many Conservatives begrudge people who do not adhere to the same religion, choose urban living over suburban settings, raise families, choose alternative lifestyles, etc. I don't understand why they don't realize that there are many, many ways to live a life. In previous decades, people were shamed into not being free to pursue these options; but in a much freer society people now have the ability to live the way they want to. So I bring this question up: do Conservatives disdain these options, and if so why do they want everybody to live in a similar way?
No.

We want people to pull their own weight and leave us the hell alone.

That is all.
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Old 04-19-2013, 04:59 PM
 
Location: Central Maine
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Well when the idea of diversity or gay rights or feminism (radical) or a lot of other politically charged topics are FORCED down peoples throats, and then when they are violently regurgitated as a result is it any wonder why conservatives simply want to be left alone to live their lives. Progressives tell them "why do you have to bring your conservative ideas/feelings into it" or " you religion" into it. Yes progressives. In other words us religious/conservative people need to "know our place" right? Vote but don't let your conservative/religious thoughts feeling affect your voting..correct? In other words, vote like progressives...right? After all, if conservatives have a different opinion then you then they must be wrong...right? Nothing is as correct as your "progressive" enlightened ideas..right? (maybe nothing is as politically correct as your ideas). Give me a break, the constant state of negativity is partly because conservatives are constantly set upon and taunted by progressive/liberals and their ideas.
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Old 04-19-2013, 05:02 PM
 
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It seems that many Conservatives begrudge people who do not adhere to the same religion, choose urban living over suburban settings, raise families, choose alternative lifestyles, etc. I don't understand why they don't realize that there are many, many ways to live a life. In previous decades, people were shamed into not being free to pursue these options; but in a much freer society people now have the ability to live the way they want to. So I bring this question up: do Conservatives disdain these options, and if so why do they want everybody to live in a similar way?
A straman if ever there was one. Perhaps you are projecting again.
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Old 04-19-2013, 05:12 PM
 
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It seems that many Conservatives begrudge people who do not adhere to the same religion, choose urban living over suburban settings, raise families, choose alternative lifestyles, etc. I don't understand why they don't realize that there are many, many ways to live a life. In previous decades, people were shamed into not being free to pursue these options; but in a much freer society people now have the ability to live the way they want to. So I bring this question up: do Conservatives disdain these options, and if so why do they want everybody to live in a similar way?
Fro what I see its conservative who do not wnat the so called polical correctness. Its liberals who clearly want to fi orce people to believe in one idea with no competition allowed . One only has to look at the difference between Bush mediacre drug bill and the ACA. One had compromise to get support form oppostion party and special interest. The opther allowed no input ;turing down every suggestion. We see that havig the overwhe he elmming support and which is accept and which isn't, You always have to have the governed consent to being governa and ACA does have that clearly.The medicare prescrition drug and does and over came Teedy Keddy's fillerbuster and got support from democrats and their special interest.
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Old 04-20-2013, 12:20 AM
 
Location: Glens Falls, NY
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No, we want a decent, law abiding society with respect for all.
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Old 04-20-2013, 12:28 AM
 
Location: Glens Falls, NY
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Question - Why do liberals like to engage in gender politics, class warfare, race warfare, etc.? Because that has been the tactic of the left since the Bolsheviks. Of course, libs were on the wrong side of history on that front too since they were very vocal supporters of Stalin who they referred to that mass murderer as Uncle Joe.
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Old 04-20-2013, 06:40 AM
 
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Well when the idea of diversity or gay rights or feminism (radical) or a lot of other politically charged topics are FORCED down peoples throats, and then when they are violently regurgitated as a result is it any wonder why conservatives simply want to be left alone to live their lives. Progressives tell them "why do you have to bring your conservative ideas/feelings into it" or " you religion" into it. Yes progressives. In other words us religious/conservative people need to "know our place" right? Vote but don't let your conservative/religious thoughts feeling affect your voting..correct? In other words, vote like progressives...right? After all, if conservatives have a different opinion then you then they must be wrong...right? Nothing is as correct as your "progressive" enlightened ideas..right? (maybe nothing is as politically correct as your ideas). Give me a break, the constant state of negativity is partly because conservatives are constantly set upon and taunted by progressive/liberals and their ideas.
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Old 04-20-2013, 07:49 AM
 
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Well when the idea of diversity or gay rights or feminism (radical) or a lot of other politically charged topics are FORCED down peoples throats, and then when they are violently regurgitated as a result is it any wonder why conservatives simply want to be left alone to live their lives. Progressives tell them "why do you have to bring your conservative ideas/feelings into it" or " you religion" into it. Yes progressives. In other words us religious/conservative people need to "know our place" right? Vote but don't let your conservative/religious thoughts feeling affect your voting..correct? In other words, vote like progressives...right? After all, if conservatives have a different opinion then you then they must be wrong...right? Nothing is as correct as your "progressive" enlightened ideas..right? (maybe nothing is as politically correct as your ideas). Give me a break, the constant state of negativity is partly because conservatives are constantly set upon and taunted by progressive/liberals and their ideas.
When liberals CANNOT get their way through the vote, they wait until there is a more liberal court, then sue.

Abortion is a prime example. Even today if a vote was taken it would fail.

How many state have denied the push on changing the meaning of marriage when brought up by voting?

They know they can't win, so go the court way. When the liberal court rules in their favor they whale, "It is the law of the land" even thought the people DIDN'T vote for it. The people be damned.

How many laws passed by the people of Calif. have been overruled by liberal judges?
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Old 04-20-2013, 08:19 AM
 
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When liberals CANNOT get their way through the vote, they wait until there is a more liberal court, then sue.

Abortion is a prime example. Even today if a vote was taken it would fail.

How many state have denied the push on changing the meaning of marriage when brought up by voting?

They know they can't win, so go the court way. When the liberal court rules in their favor they whale, "It is the law of the land" even thought the people DIDN'T vote for it. The people be damned.

How many laws passed by the people of Calif. have been overruled by liberal judges?
And when things go their way they say "the American people have spoken". Um, no they haven't. Only the libbies have spoken.
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Old 04-20-2013, 01:20 PM
 
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At 25 thinking you got it all together, you got alot of growing up to do. Wait until life makes you put on big boy pants.

But in response good, then Obama won't need to raise taxes for the "second time" and you can all pay your own way for what you want.
All due respect, I've had my big boy pants on for quite some time. How many 20 somethings do you know that are home owning day traders, that don't have a rich family?

But yes, my fast food generation is lazy as all hell, and although there are other factors at play when it comes to wealth disparity and the shrinking middle class, pure lack of will is certainly a big one.
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