Quote:
Originally posted by Moneyguy1
So Tim...
PRECISELY What is the Republican platform?
I have yet to be able to formulate a comprehensive picture, and God knows I have tried. If you claim that Republican = Conservative, I would have to respectfully disagree. Having been a Goldwater Conservative (probably the last national Conservative the country has had), I believe in conservatism, even though there are a few items upon which I lean a bit to the left.
So, what is the Republican platform? fiscal conservatism? social issues? Can't find 'em anywhere. They range all over the map, depending on which district you are in. Some Reps seem to be for this, others against the same thing. Some move lockstep with the prez, others want to distance themselves. So, how do the Reps differ form the Dems, who are accused of being disorganized?
Tis a puzzlement. I cannot, for the life of me, understand anyone stating that one party is in all respects superior to the other.
Enlighten me.
|
My reasons for voting republican (just off the top of my head)
-reduced taxes including the rich who pay more than their fair share
-legal reform
-personal responsibility
-right to bear arms
-strong military
-support for business
-anti union
-reduction as opposed to increasing of social programs
-family values as opposed to gay rights
-tough on crime
-against further affirmative action which is now becoming reverse discrimination
Now I know some will claim that this administration has not stuck to all of these core ideals, but having to deal with terrorism post 9/11 has temporarily muddied the Republican agenda.
Even after Rodeo challenges many of my reasons above for voting republican (and he will surely be able to come up with a few legitimate discrepancies out of the present administration), it does not change the fact that the dems have the complete opposite view on the above. The republicans will typically fight for at least most of the above. The dems will typically fight for the exact opposite.