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The problem is that vast majority of conservatives/republicans feel that they always have to speak in one voice (agree or not), and that includes agreeing with most or all 10 points above. It's a shame, but it is what it is. If you disagree with even one point, you are accused of being a RINO, and a bad republican or not a republican/conservative at all. They love to apply the scare/pressure tactics not only to their opponents, but also to their own members.
I agree with your take. I agree I made a mistake. If I had to do it over again, I would probably edit or remove some of the tenets like the one Gay Marriage and probably should have included Civil Unions and the one on Abortion since it's a deeply personal issue. However, I would keep the others the same.
The truth is I'm much more conservative than I let on.
1. I believe in gun owner rights. I own a gun
2. I believe in prayer in school and that students should have the right to pray in school regardless of their faith
3. I believe in an aggressive military and defense spending
4. I believe in cutting taxes
5. I don't believe in affirmative action at the graduate school level but do support it at the undergraduate level
6. I don't support a Public Option or government controlling healthcare
7. I don't have a problem with schools teaching creationism in addition to evolution
8. I believe in tort reform in general
9. I like Sean Hannity
10. I believe in strict immigration laws and enforcement in addition to punishing companies who hire ilegals. If I had my way, I would build a great wall of USA on the U.S.-Mexico border
I also agree with this list...except #9. I can take Hannity in small doses only.
That's effectively forcing a woman to carry the pregnancy to term.
No, I was talking about choice and allowing a woman the right to an abortion which is my belief. But in hindsight I realize it was my mistake to include this in my list since this is a deeply personal and controversial issue for both Democrats and Republicans
No, I was talking about choice and allowing a woman the right to an abortion which is my belief. But in hindsight I realize it was my mistake to include this in my list since this is a deeply personal and controversial issue for both Democrats and Republicans
The "choice of allowing the right".....LOL
It's the same thing.
You're just describing the abortion question....Can they legally have one or can they not....That's what it boils down to.
And who gives a crap if this is "deeply personal"...lol
I am proud to be a conservative right winger, Some of your points I have great passion for others I am more mixed on. For example while I am generally anti-abortion I am much more anti-welfare. If a woman is having an unwed child from some random bad boy and plans to go on welfare (or is already on welfare) I would prefer she get's an abortion. Even better I would like to see the mother forced to adopt or send her child to a foster home.
I'm about 1/3th very right-wing conservative, possibly more right-wing than Limbaugh and Beck on many issues. I'm about 1/3th extremely liberal, more so than any democrat that I can think of. Then I am about slightly liberatarian, and the rest of me wants to rewrite many parts of the constitution. Because I think the election system here is a complete disgrace.
You're just describing the abortion question....Can they legally have one or can they not....That's what it boils down to.
And who gives a crap if this is "deeply personal"...lol
EDIT:
No it means that someone can personally reject abortion but believe that others should have the right to make that decision for herself. I am personally against abortion but I believe a woman should have the right to make that decision for herself. I meant to say I believe in a woman's right to choose which means they can legally have one.
The reason I say it's deeply personal is people from every political spectrum has his or her own views on abortion and it would be nearly impossible and impractical to include that among my 10 since you will likely exclude everyone.
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