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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor
Well in terms of a Supreme Court Justice, liberal = pro choice on abortion.
Which is odd when you consider that the conservatives are the ones who claim the government should stay out of our lives as much as possible.
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Agreed. I was going to make a comment regarding that in my earlier post, but didn't want it getting too long/off topic. It's bizzare that the "traditional" conservative is seen as someone who wants to legislate morality, but fiscally wants the government out of their business. Now, in practice not even the fiscal part holds true. I just don't get how someone can say they are conservative, if they are willing to tell someone else how to run their lives.
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Originally Posted by Snake Doctor
Sounds like Libertarian is the party for you. 
I disagree with them on alot of things but I have a hell of a lot of respect for them, unlike that other party that claims to like small government, because they're consistent.
They're not only for small government when it's in their best interest. They're always for small government and individual liberty.  |
I would have to say you're probably correct, and I feel much the same way. Some of their views I don't agree with, but they are one of the few parties that don't seem hypocritical as hell.
Everyone gives me so much shit about this, but really the only politician that I've followed I can say I agree with on any real level is Jesse Ventura. Granted, he's become a fucking loonbat lately on some things, but his core principles have never wavered and have stood through the test of time. Socially liberal, fiscally conservative. Perfect. He got *SO* much shit up here for the sound bites and some of his stances. But they are proving to be correct. I remember he got a ton of shit for veto'ing a bill in MN to force the pledge of allegiance in the classroom. I mean, absolutely vilified by the media/veterans groups/etc. This was right after September 11th. Yet, he stuck to his guns and now nearly everyone with a clue realizes it was a bill that was unconstitutional and trampled on the right to free speech. He had many such episodes happen, and it was sad to see the way the media attacked every little thing they possibly could about him.
Since that time, I've been rather jaded. Any honest politician will not want to put up with the bullshit of office these days - I know I wouldn't. Having you and your family crucified for every little thing because you're not playing the game the "right" way. I just can't see any normal honest person with good intentions wanting to run for and hold any high office these days. Smoked some weed in high school? Be ready to have that outed by people you knew 30 years ago and the media acting like it's the worst thing in the world. You and your wife split for a few months 10 years ago? Be ready to have that dug up, and "sources" giving them a bunch of trumped up drama BS... Basically, what normal person who led a real, full, honest (yes, with mistakes along the way) life would want all their skeletons brought into the public eye?
It's simply a shame "Politician" is a career these days.
-Phil