Why are you a Conservative, Liberal, Socialist, Communist, Centrist etc..

[30ashopper]

:roll: The progressive is a bogieman/strawman that gives conservatives a sense of purpose.

American history between 1930 and 1980 provides ample proof of just how wrong you are about that.

 

[beachFool]

Check your history a bit.

In 1930, we were entering into the most bleak economic period in our nation's history.

 

[LuciferSam]

American history between 1930 and 1980 provides ample proof of just how wrong you are about that.

How did you get your hands on Joe McCarthy's personal memoirs?

 

[LuciferSam]

I am a conservative( the right end of the political spectrum.) I belong to the Republican party because the party is closest to my beliefs. As a conservative I believe:
? Government is best when it is closest to the governed.
? Government should exist to protect us from outside threats and keep the peace internally.
? Government must protect individual freedom and rights.
? Those rights are defined as life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
? I do not believe government exists to tell citizens what to do with their property as long as that use does not adversely effect the neighbors.
? I do not believe tax dollars should be used to the benefit of one group over another; the government should instead insure a level playing field for all.
? I believe government should function openly and efficiently and only those tax dollars needed should be collected.
All governments, local, state and federal have exceeded their authority and have assumed functions not appropriate for government. The result is economic stagnation, runnaway deficits and huge government borrowing. The obvious cure is for all governments to return to their natural functions and get out of people's business. Taxes and spending would naturally decrease and the economy would naturally expand.
Some quotes that say it all:
Government always finds a need for whatever money it gets.
Ronald Reagan

Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.
Ronald Reagan

Government exists to protect us from each other. Where government has gone beyond its limits is in deciding to protect us from ourselves.
Ronald Reagan

Government's view of the economy could be summed up in a few short phrases: If it moves, tax it. If it keeps moving, regulate it. And if it stops moving, subsidize it.
Ronald Reagan

And my favorite:

The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help.
Ronald Reagan

Ronald Regan should have been more honest. He should have said "Government exists so that I can say I'm going to balance the budget while running up the biggest deficits in history".

 

[sarawind]

I'm not a conservative because I consider conservatism to be Fascism lite. If I had to choose, I would choose anarchy or death over Fascism. I think the ideal conservative society would be a place like North Korea with greater military might. Conservatives have this attitude of "bow to tradition" or "worship my god" or "get in line and be like us" and I say screw you!

Facism is a political regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and stands for a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader. A government in which one person possesses unlimited power. Facism is severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. This is polar opposite of conservatism. Read the definition again and if it does not smack you between the eyes of what is being attempted in our country today than you need to change the definition of who you think you are.

 

[sarawind]

Where do you place the progressives on your scale?

Progressivism is the political movement which is largely responsible for the growth and vast expansion of centralized administration in the federal government.

Progressives are against the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution.

 

[beachFool]

Well they were definitely against the Constitution since Progressives supported women suffrage rights.

OTOH, one of our greatest presidents ran as a Progressive-Teddy Roosevelt.

Bull Moose years of Theodore Roosevelt by Theodore Roosevelt Association

If you want to slur a war hero, we will have to differ.

The Battle of San Juan Hill — History.com This Day in History — 7/1/1898

 

[scooterbug44]

I am an "x" because that is what I was raised to believe/do, what a good education has trained me to decide for myself, and what I know in my heart is the right thing.

It has little to do with a label or particular party and everything to do with what I believe and what I value.

"x" varies a great deal depending on what the topic is, what people decide to categorize a certain belief as this week, or the political views of others.

And no matter what label you give yourself or how different you think you are from me politically, you completely agree with me on something - yet another reason why these labels are so dumb.

 

[LuciferSam]

Facism is a political regime that exalts nation and often race above the individual and stands for a centralized government headed by a dictatorial leader. A government in which one person possesses unlimited power. Facism is severe economic and social regimentation, and forcible suppression of opposition. This is polar opposite of conservatism. Read the definition again and if it does not smack you between the eyes of what is being attempted in our country today than you need to change the definition of who you think you are.

Every time I read one of your posts, I become more and more convinced of my views. Keep it up! Thanks!

 

[Lake View Too]

Every time I read one of your posts, I become more and more convinced of my views. Keep it up! Thanks!

Exactly.