I think not.
2006-09-09 15:30:11 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Government
mispelled Republican..although they are bubbas
2006-09-09 15:32:03 · update #1
Heck- I'm a Republican who's anti-Bush, and people call me a 'liberal' because I dont' support the president.
it's an intended consequence of the current administration's marketing messages. It's part of their divisive 'you're either with me or against me' philosophy which has caused this nation to be more polarized than it has been since the civil war.
2006-09-09 15:34:01 · answer #1 · answered by Morey000 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Republicans generally cover both moderates and conservatives, so basically if you are "anti-republican" and are a Democrat then yes, that is liberal. Many years ago the Democratic party welcomed members of the entire political spectrum; liberal to conservative. However, beginning in the late 60's the Democratic party began purging their ranks of any conservative members.
During the Reagan era many moderate Democrats sided with him, creating neo-conservatism. The Democratic party cracked down hard on anyone who broke with party ranks and the DNC refused to support them. The party has been following an ultra-liberal platform since then. There are other parties such as the Green Party, Libertarians, Independents, and others, who are not republican and not necessarily liberal.
But basically the US follows a two party system, the Republicans are moderates and Conservatives and the democrats are liberals. Since the democrats don't support anything other than a liberal platform you cannot blame anyone for assuming that by claiming to be anti-Republican you are liberal.
Being anti-Bush is a different story. Many true conservatives and conservative republicans are anti-Bush because he is towards the moderate side of things, he certainly is not a fiscal conservative.
2006-09-09 22:58:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
I agree with you Sitara. There are lots of Libertarians and others who are anti-Republican and anti-Democrat. And many Independents probably wish both parties would just go away.
I myself wish we had more parties to choose from. Extremists on the right and the left have stolen the parties away from the moderates.
Moderate Republicans and Democrats need to get together and form a new party dedicated to the country and not some special corporate or religious special interest.
2006-09-09 22:36:16 · answer #3 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
No. I'm actually anti-republican on some issues but I sure can't be called a liberal.
2006-09-09 22:38:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I like repuglican myself, I always type it that way. Just seems to fit em. In answer to your question no. You can be a moderate and there are several political party's that in this category, however they are not viable and will never win an election. So my advice to you is vote against repuglicans by voting democrat in every election. We have seen what they have done to this country in the last 6 years.
2006-09-09 22:38:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
I don't think so either . One could be Independent, middle road or socialistic . Some Republicans sometimes dislike other republicans....and not all Democrats are left or far left wingers.
2006-09-09 22:43:57 · answer #6 · answered by dogpatch USA 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
What is wrong with being a liberal.
In several areas I am an unapologetic liberal.
When it comes to education, I am a liberal.
When it comes to ecology, I am a liberal.
Just the same, when it comes to law and order, I am a conservative.
When it comes to the free market, I am a conservative.
It is o.k. to be liberal. It is not a dirty word.
2006-09-09 22:37:33 · answer #7 · answered by eric l 6 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Not at all. There are a wide variety of views and beliefs that you can hold which don't necessarily mean you belong to one camp or another. Unfortunately the 2 party system often leaves us with no choice. I would prefer to find an Independent who upholds my views and back them.
2006-09-09 22:36:49 · answer #8 · answered by bugboy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. In fact I found out a few years ago that being somewhat anti-Democrat actually makes me more of a Libertarian than anything else. Check it out. There are more than two (or three or four) parties!
2006-09-09 22:32:42 · answer #9 · answered by MosesMosesMoses 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
no. it could make you intelligent however.
there are multiple positions to take, republican issues on fiscal policy, military, and trade issues are usually well thought out.
their law and order, taxation, health policies, welfare are usually oppressive.
note in both cases i said usually.
the democrats usually reverse the order.
you could take a centerist position agreing only to those issues that make sense to you
the libertarians generally embrace the positive republican and the positive dem positons. unfortunatley, this is a hard mix to make work well.
next question?
2006-09-09 23:26:05 · answer #10 · answered by elmo o 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋