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Old 09-04-2010, 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Lou Card View Post
I picked out some of the top Republican issues:
  1. Support a robust version of federalism with greater limitations based on federal power and a larger role reserved for the states. Disagree.
  2. Strongly believe that making law is the prerogative of the legislature and that judiciary should not legislate from the bench. Agree.
  3. Favor lower income tax rates and believe that graduated tax rates (higher income tax rates for high income earners) unfairly target those who create jobs and wealth. Disagree.
  4. They do agree that a 'safety net' should be provided for those who are needy and less fortunate but believe that the private sector would be more effective than the government in meeting these objective. Towards this end, they have been trying to privatize 'social security funds management'. Terrible Idea.
  5. A 'single-payer universal health care system' as found in other developed countries labeling it as 'socialized medicine'. They favor the current personal- or employer-based insurance system complimented by the Medicare and Medicaid programs of the government. Not sure yet.
  6. As a general rule, they oppose strict environmental regulation as they believe it hurts businesses. They have made several notable contributions to the field of environmental protection but are not taking a consistent and clear stand on this major issue. Agree.
  7. Oppose same-sex marriage and gay rights. Agree because Gays and Lesbians have the right to form a contractual marriage agreement.
  8. Oppose racial quotas. Agree.
  9. Strongly favor capital punishment as a means to prevent crimes while, at the same time, strongly supporting gun ownership rights. Agree.
  10. Advocate a strong national defense and strongly support unilateralism in matters of national security and insist on their right to take any action in their own self-interest. Agree.
Now, this is the reason I continue to say, talk to me and you may have a supporter, slam me and I will vote straight Left. Childish way to think, YES it is, but so is insulting the other party for their convictions.

For the Negative 5. NO OFFENSE y'all.
First, you misstate a number of issues, AS I UNDERSTAND THEM. Of course you must know someone since I have not heard any national Republican party platform !

Second, who cares what party......what does party have to do with it. Pick a candidate that most closely mirrors your views and vote.

I might also tell you that most posters are NOT trying to win your over as you say....."talk to me and you may have a supporter, slam me and I will vote straight Left." I dont give a hoot who you vote for. You surely are entitled to your opinion and should voice it as others do on here, BUT why you think you are so important never ceases to amaze me.

Have an opinion..voice it. Differ...voice it. But stop making it all personal and all about you !