I am a die hard conservative and would like to hear liberal answers to modern issues like foreign policy and our budget problems (I.E. deficit and dept), as well as what a liberal would think should be done about our current laws.
2006-09-22 12:32:42 · 20 answers · asked by USAToTheDeath 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Yes that about sums it up!
2006-09-22 12:35:24 · answer #1 · answered by Bawney 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
OK, as a liberal I will answer a few of these.... you are probably going to disagree with me, but in my answering I will prove you wrong... here we go.
1. Foreign policy problems would be solved by NOT going against the UN recommendation and ousting Saddam without the backing of th UN. In fact, an example of poor foreign policy would be to act in such a manner that would insult our greatest allies and turn them against our cause. John Kerry had these answers and gave them during MANY debates if you conservatives would have actually given him a chance.
2. The deficit. Did you know that before Bush came into the White House, we had a booming economy and a surplus. Not a deficit a surplus. Now what caused the drainage of this surplus to turn it into a deficit you ask? The answer would be the war in Iraq ALONG with tax cuts.
3. I don't know how to answer "what should be done about our current laws" but I will suggest that we allow same-sex couples to marry because it wuold be just. That should be done.
Hope this goes to show we have answers for the questions you ask (albeit what I was responding to was a run-on sentence with random statements). Maybe you aren't listening.
2006-09-22 12:46:05 · answer #2 · answered by Existence 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Foreign policy: Keep your nose out of other country's business (something that is impossible for a Republican).
The Republican's Budget Problems: Don't spend money you don't have, and don't rob Peter to cover Paul the lobbiest.
I am suggesting the obvious, but it seems that Conservatives don't want to hear that. They need the answers to be 200 pages and from a committee of over 40. Not necessary (and it would also help with the budget if they would cut out all of the unnecessary spending, right?). I came up with those while I am sitting here playing Patty Cake with my daughter.
See, the key is to work smarter, not harder.
2006-09-22 12:59:59 · answer #3 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Well I am a moderate, really a hard core capitalist so I cannot answer from that deluded perspective.
My guess is however, you will not get straight answers because the person would then be held accountable for providing the wrong solution, which of course is wrong since liberalism and personal responsibility are antithetical.
Now if you will ask them how they feel I am sure you can get an answer because "feelings" hold no personal responsibility.
After all it depends on what the meaning of is is?
2006-09-23 03:50:27 · answer #4 · answered by rmagedon 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think anyone who is extreme on either side cannot succeed. Middle ground and compromise is the way to solutions. If you care to ask a specific quesion that you would like someone mildly liberal to answer, then I will be happy to give you a good and logical answer.
2006-09-22 12:43:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
well... maybe you should ask these questions separately.. in a non-bias way...
like for example...
"what do liberals think we should do about foreign policy?"
instead of asking for the whole shabam in one big question, where you're starting out by insulting them saying they have no answers...
I will answer your first question... foreign policy... make an attempt to listen to foreign leaders... try to see things through their eyes... work with them and don't go off doing whatever you feel like, unless you're prepared to face the consequences...(I mean Bush nominated bolton (a man who hates the UN) to be ambassador to the UN... why bother... that's a joke of a move that's a slap to everyone in the UN's face...
2006-09-22 12:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Maybe ask a question about the deficit and debt (not dept) and you will get answers. By generalizing, you are sure to get off the handle answers that make no sense, much like the question asked.
2006-09-22 12:38:07 · answer #7 · answered by MishMash [I am not one of your fans] 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
the solution is to vote in a democrat!!!!!
a foreign policy must consist of someone who is good at diplomacy..... or put differently someone who can not only talk w/ our allies... ie England... but also someone who can talk to our "enemies" Bush refuses to communicate with these countries and has alienated the U.S. around the world and has created more enemies than before 9-11!!!!!
by the way we didn't have a problem with our budget before Bush.... in fact we had the biggest surplus of money ever!!!!!!
current laws...... be more specific!!!!!!
2006-09-22 12:45:12 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
An extremist is an extremist. I could be liberal, conservative, anything.
2006-09-22 12:41:01 · answer #9 · answered by Mysterio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, but it seems as if the conservatives do. i was watching the debate between 2 conservatives running for florida governor. and they both seemed to go around each other's questions, each making sure to throw in something bad about each other.
EDIT- I seem to remember the economy being relatively good when Clinton left office.
2006-09-22 12:36:33 · answer #10 · answered by Rockin25 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
republicans and foreign policy
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Bush thought the Prime Minister of Canada was Jean Poutine
Poutine is fries and gravey with chesse
2006-09-22 12:36:59 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 4⤋