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If you're NOT a Republican

Discussion in 'Political Debate & Discussion' started by Gina B, Jan 11, 2009.

  1. Marcia

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    I don't like either party nor most people who run. :smilewinkgrin:
     
  2. Magnetic Poles

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    Ron Paul is a Republican in Congress, although he once ran for POTUS on the Libertarian ticket. CLICK HERE
     
  3. saturneptune

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    I have never been anything but a Republican. I stayed one even after Nixon. Reagan made the party mean something again. After that, I took Bush the First as a fluke of not being conservative. Then, eight years of Clinton motivated me to stay in the party. After voting for Bush the Second twice, and watching a continuous parade of liberal policies, I too will be switching parties to the CP long before the next election.
     
  4. Salty

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    I am a proud member of the Conservative Party of New York.
    We were founded in the early '60 when Rockerfellow was too liberal.

    There is also a Conservative Party in New Jersery.
    A few other states have conservative party, but some are connected with the Constution Party.
     
  5. thomas not doubting

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    I voted third party (for the first time in my life) this past election. Constitution Party.

    In the past I've always voted Republican for POTUS and have been proud to vote for some of the candidates, such as Reagan. Even though Bush #1 and #2 ran as Republicans I don't consider them conservatives and I don't consider McCain to be a "real" conservative either.

    I doubt I'll ever vote for a Republican for POTUS again.
     
  6. JustChristian

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    So you don't support the American democracy. Why, then, are we fighting to duplicate this mistake (in your eyes) in Iraq?
     
  7. Jim1999

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    Salty, is that Conservative Party similar to the Conservative Party in Canada?

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
  8. riverwalker

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    I am regestered as Democratic–Republican. I am the only one in my Parish (county) regestered as such.
     
  9. padredurand

    padredurand Well-Known Member
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    I would have raised my hand but then somebody would think I'm a charismatic. :thumbsup:
     
  10. Gina B

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    Good thinking. Now we just think you're some roadside bum lookin for a free ride, probably to get away from da man! :p
     
  11. BigBossman

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    Locally, I generally vote Republican. In the last Presidential election, I voted Constitution Party - Chuck Baldwin; In 2004 - Constitution Party - Mike Peroutka; In 2000 - Reform Party - Pat Buchanan.

    The last time I voted Republican in a presidential election was 1996.

    This time around I would have voted Republican if the following people were nominated:
    1. Dr. Alan Keyes
    2. Congressman Tom Tancredo
    3. Mike Huckabee
    4. Sarah Palin
     
  12. Bro. Curtis

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    Was I the only non-democrat who had their faith & conviction called into question for not going McCain ?
     
  13. Revmitchell

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    Nope.........
     
  14. Salty

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    Here is the info that was on my campaign literature when I ran for State Assembly and City Council -(different years)

    RETURNING TO TRADITIONAL VALUES

    “Always vote for principle, though you may
    vote alone, and you may cherish the sweetest
    reflection that your vote is never lost”
    -John Quincy Adams
    POLITICAL STATEMENT

    THEME:
    RETURNING TO TRADITIONAL VALES
    My Conservative values:
    1. Individual Responsibility
    2. Limited Government
    3. Lowest Level Government
    4. The purpose of Government is to protect me from others, not from myself
    My promise:
    1. I will not vote for any pay raise
    If a pay raise is passed, I will donate the net increase to a 501(c) within my district.
    2. My office will be a full time job. I will not have outside employment during my term.
    3. I will vote against any non-urgent bill after 1 April if the budget has not been passed.
    4. I will fulfill my entire term of service.

    It is not the function of Government to keep the citizens from falling into error; it is the function of the citizen to keep the Government from falling into error.
    - Robert H. Jackson, US Supreme Court


    I took a look a the Conservative Party of Canada website.
    the items I tend to agree with:
    1. Lower taxes
    2. Paying off the national debt
    3. Reducing red tape for small business
    4. Ending Federal policies
    5. Strong military and police
    6. Strong provincial govt
    7. Term limits (for Senate)

    The items I tend to disagree with:
    1. Health care
    2. Child care
    3. Constitutional monarchy
    4. Dual language (French and English)


    I did not see any stand of the following:
    (note: I support both)

    1. Pro-life plank
    2. (USA) 2nd Amendment - Right to bear arms*

    Overall, I would say I could support the Conservative Party of Canada.

    Salty


    PS * I also support the right to arm bears:laugh:
     
  15. Salty

    Salty 20,000 Posts Club
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    Sorry about the size of print, I thought I had made it smaller. (If a moderator can reduce the size - please do so)

    Salty
     
  16. Jim1999

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    Thanks, Salty.

    Quote:
    1. Health care
    2. Child care
    3. Constitutional monarchy
    4. Dual language (French and English)


    These are essential parts of Canada. To try to take out health care would be the defeat of any government or even province.

    Consitutional monarchy is what we are. The Queen is the Queen of Canada.

    French and English,,the founding nations.

    Abortion is legal in Canada. Our current Prime Minister has tried to introduce changes, but too much opposition from the Federal Court.

    Cheers,

    Jim

    PS. I could support the right to arm bears, but have trouble with the right to bear arms...maybe bare arms!
    I don't need a gun. I don't even lock my house or car.
     
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  17. Bro. Curtis

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    In some places, that's called "asking for it".

    Sorry to say.......
     
  18. Jim1999

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    The truck key remains in the ignition whilst truck is parked on the main street of our village......No fear here! I might behave differently if parked in Toronto!

    Cheers,

    Jim
     
  19. JustChristian

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    What does traditional mean? Traditional for whom?
     
  20. LeBuick

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    Nope, you should recall all the "don't waste you vote" threads...
     
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