Do moderates exist in American govt. anymore?

Question

Seriously, I don't want you to take my second amendment rights, but I'm not interested in eliminating funding for social programs either. Is there anything between the extremes anymore?

Answer 1

I think McCain and Leiberman are moderates, and to a certain extent, Hilary is too.

The problem with compromise is those who engage in it, ALWAYS engage in it, regardless of whether it's warranted or not.

The old adage applies to these folks, if you don't STAND for something, you'll FALL for anything.

No one is taking away ANYONE's constitutional rights (if you are in fact, due those rights legally). Social programs SHOULD be eliminated and replaced by wealth-creating legislation. Income and wealth re-distribution DOES NOT WORK. It creates a society that is subsidized by hard working/tax paying Americans and it does not, consistently, help only those truly in need. My tax dollar is not a slush fund for some senator or congressman's pet project or social dole-out. I work, like most Americans, and I want to keep as much of my paycheck as possible. I support defense, infrastructure, security and natural resource defense and responsible usage. I don't support someone's decision not to seek gainful employment and education. I didn't start off with a silver spoon in my mouth, but I'm working on getting my kids their own set. So should everyone else. If you start with nothing, it doesn't mean you have to end with nothing. And many people the world over have made something of themselves without making use of social programs. I think certain 'extremes' are necessary, national defense and border security and tax reduction and home ownership defense are some of these. This is America, not a sweepstakes giveaway. What made us strong in the past, our will to work hard and to keep our kids and neighborhoods safe, and to fight for our rights and what is RIGHT, is slowly giving way to a socialization of our economy and abdication of tradition and values, so that those more comfortable with minimal contribution to society and their own future can continue unfettered in their leisurely and unproductive lifestyle. This does not apply to those truly in need, it applies to those truly able to fend for themselves but choose not to, and are enabled in their lethargy by pork barrel legislation aimed at buying votes, from both sides of the aisle.

Like I said, any sane and self-respecting American would prefer a good paying job and a shot at education, then a check on the 1st and 15th from Uncle Sam. That's how I see it.

Answer 2

one way or yet another, the U. S. government isn't the difficulty. the U. S. public voted for those people and placed them in means. in the event that they do no longer basically like the outcomes, they could desire to vote them out of means. the U. S. Gov is a replicate persons, the U. S. Citizen. in case you do no longer basically like the image you're able to pay interest, examine the information and opinion articles (the two liberal and conservative) and made an knowledgeable determination. it is the only way variations for the better will ensue.

Answer 3

I wish there were. They would definitely have my vote. This country is so polarized that no good can come from either of the existing parties.

Answer 4

YES, you have an administration wich is a new political party called the JEW-OIL_ACRATS
Because the bush team is made up of jews, and oil executives

Answer 5

Yes. Hillary clinton. She's so moderate she's practically republican.

Answer 6

YES!!! Lieberman is a moderate.

Answer 7

Take another look at Bill Frist...

Answer 8

we are going straight to hell