I believe in limited government. I believe the government's primary function is the protection of its citizens and borders.
I believe in the inherent rights of man and that they are preexisting and not given to us by any state.
I believe in free market capitalism and that intervention by government and other artificial forces only reduces its effectiveness.
I believe in the personal responsibility of the individual and that the consequences of your actions, good or bad, are deserved.
I believe in the pursuit of financial gain and that what you have earned is yours. How you chose to share it with other is your concern only. I believe that motivation of gain leads to many good and useful creations and that attempts to equalize gains only serves to stiffle innovation.
I believe in the value of life, both of the young and old.
I believe that private enterprise is generally more efficient and effective at many tasks currently undertaken by the government.
Ug, out of room!
2006-07-07 06:59:12 · 29 answers · asked by obviously_you'renotagolfer 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Interesting, there seems to be no real concensus. Everthing from neocon (predictable, Bbum, since you don't know the difference) to moderate independent.
2006-07-07 07:08:24 · update #1
I consider you to be a genuine conservative who is the epitome of a patriot.
2006-07-07 07:10:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 4⤋
Generally, I wouldn't disagree with any of your principals.
One difference: I believe rights are inherent and not only are they not given to us by the state, the state is NOT to pass any law that limits my inherent rights, except where my actions infringe upon the natural rights of others (i.e. Murder, burglary...which is addressed in your first tenet.)
One minor difference is in the "free market" section - there must be protections for the consumer lest necessary products fall under the control of a monopoly ("water" is an instance).
The only thing missing that you may not have had room for is the protection of living citizens who are truly unable to care for themselves.
So, I would describe you as Libertarian. I don't see you as Republican because, Republicans like to use the law to restrict rights too much.
2006-07-07 14:10:22 · answer #2 · answered by WBrian_28 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like the doctrines, by Officers of Our Country, already put into place, years ago. There have to be laws, so that there is not chaos, and said laws can be enforced. Only problem is that not everyone is on an equal playing field, and thus help needs to be in place, for those in need.
In response to your ignorant additional comments, your the one who had to ask people to define your beliefs. Shut up and do your homework.
Looks like You are trying to have People tell You that Your beleifs are awesome, wonderful, terrifice, and great. The facts are that none of what You stated was original. So can't help You.
2006-07-07 14:11:05 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Libertarian comes closest although a moderate republican might also work. Check out http://www.lp.org and take the test. Regardless of what political affiliation you think you might choose, always be true to your own beliefs, not the beliefs of a party. I don't know why the call them parties when everybody seems to be so mad. Go figure.
2006-07-07 14:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by johngjordan 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A person who knows that what they believe in. However, do you act upon all of those beliefs or is it just endless rhetoric? It is not what you say, it's how you live. Example, I'm gay but I am a Republican, I say that I'm Republican but I don't always side with the party's agenda. I say I'm gay and I live my life that way and I don't always agree with the community's standpoint. Do you think I would be far off in saying that I know what kind of person I am, that I know what I believe in? The differentiation in stating and acting are key. What kind of person would you think I am?
2006-07-07 14:13:57 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Libertarian.
2006-07-07 14:11:37 · answer #6 · answered by C B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In theory a moderate Republican but they have changed their position recently and now believe in Gov controlling every aspect of our lives, so I guess that makes you a moderate independent.
2006-07-07 14:06:03 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A man who has an opinion. Good for you for not taking the ignorant route that so many others have.
2006-07-07 14:02:53 · answer #8 · answered by allyson71377 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you give us more like the role of religion in Government? Your beliefs are selfish and exclusive NEOCON.
2006-07-07 14:07:11 · answer #9 · answered by Dr.Feelgood 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Neocon.
2006-07-07 14:05:56 · answer #10 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
thirty years ago you would be a moderate republican, but those are not the values of the republicans anymore.
the party that most closely fits your description is Libertarian.
2006-07-07 14:11:14 · answer #11 · answered by sprcpt 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋