Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
I'm a conservative and I agree with the left that religion has been cynically used for millennia by political and economic elites to convince the masses that following the rules laid out by the elites is God's Will. And that without this adherence the elites' ability to maintain power and wealth in society would be vastly reduced.
Makes me throw up in my mouth to hear any politician use religion.
You are right. Politicians have used religion since forever.
I'm a conservative and I agree with the left that religion has been cynically used for millennia by political and economic elites to convince the masses that following the rules laid out by the elites is God's Will. And that without this adherence the elites' ability to maintain power and wealth in society would be vastly reduced.
Quote:
Originally Posted by gordo
As a Liberal I agree with Conservatives that the other side has whiny crybabies. As in both sides have whiny crybabies and special snowflakes.
Quote:
Originally Posted by OpinionInOcala
I agree that Cannabis ought to be removed from the federal drug schedule.
Quote:
Originally Posted by crone
+1
But I think i am conservative, but most conservatives do not accept the pro choice POV, so that makes me a liberal.
Quote:
Originally Posted by doc1
Conservative. The US is a great country to to be a citizen of and that pot and prostitution should be legalized and regulated like any other so-called vice.
there are things we can agree on, conservative or liberal. and i agree with the things quoted here to a point. the mexicans have a saying "what cannot be remedied must be endured"(from the movie barbarosa). abortion is the law of the land, and thus must be endured, even though many of us dont like it. and as president clinton once said, abortion should be safe, legal, and RARE. i agree with that.
and while i am a believer in god, i do agree that religion has been abused by many seeking obtain or retain power and wealth, and that is not what faith in god is about, and yes there is a difference between religion and faith.
and there are crybabies and snowflakes on both sides of the isle, but then we keep electing these children to congress, so what does that say about we the people?
More people self- identify as non- affiliated/ Independent than either Republican or Democrat and the percentage grows each year. Many switch teams during a primary. Means nothing.
There are endless brands within the Republican, Democrat and Libertarian parties. No shortage of BIG MONEY supporting all the different tribes. Movements within each party come and go, over time.
Politicians and the media that feeds off them, blame throw, slander the opposition and make empty promises.
They spend massive sums of money on experts who choose the words/ terms and messaging to appeal to a base.
I am politically agnostic and have never voted a straight ticket.
As an aside, my husband, life long straight ticket Democrat, avoids being alone with anyone outside the family.
Observant Jews tend to avoid being alone with members of the opposite sex or physical contact. They tend to be masters of the “ air hug” .. .nothing new or political about it.
That you and Pence avoid being alone with women has nothing to do with politics.
But it does according to a lot of people. Remember how much liberal dems attacked Pence for it?
I agree with using canvas bags instead of plastic bags. I think there is too much plastic waste that is not or can't be recycled. I don't think there is a climate crisis but I do agree and participate in taking care of the environment.
I don't think there is a climate crisis but I do agree and participate in taking care of the environment.
I think 99% of people agree that breathing polluted air, drinking polluted water or having garbage all over your neighborhood is not a desirable condition to live in.
Liberal here. I agree with conservatives that if someone wants to wear a MAGA hat, then let ‘em. It’s nobody’s business but their own.
Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum. It is free and quick. Over $68,000 in prizes has already been given out to active posters on our forum. Additional giveaways are planned.
Detailed information about all U.S. cities, counties, and zip codes on our site: City-data.com.
Please register to participate in our discussions with 2 million other members - it's free and quick! Some forums can only be seen by registered members. After you create your account, you'll be able to customize options and access all our 15,000 new posts/day with fewer ads.
