The way I see it is republicans are considered straight laced conservative people.I live in Nashville Tn. and we are asked to vote whether or not we want the state to only consider a man and woman to be a married couple,in my neighborhood I have alot of republicansneighbors and they have put signs of support in their yards but I noticed that the same folks have signs that say vote no on the issue of considering a married couple to be a man and woman.IM CONFUSED.....I thought these are the same people that dont believe in a woman's right to abort a child and the ones that believe the country should be ran on God's law ....I appreciate your comments THANKS
2006-10-20 05:03:40 · 16 answers · asked by luckiestarrr 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
People's opinions are not consistent across the board on anything really.
2006-10-20 05:06:04 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
When it comes to political affiliations there are what most people call "core values". The basics of what the party stands for. You pick your political party based on what you believe, but if some thing comes up in an election that you feel differently about, most people will vote their conscience, not their party. Gay Marriage, if a fairly new issue. They've been voting on abortion, women's rights, and the fine line between church and state for years. If people agreed with the Republican party on all those issues it doesn't mean they will feel the same about gay marriage. Some people lean towards the conservatinve side due to the issues, other due to the taxes. You really can't expect to be able to divide the entire country into only two parties, there are too many gray areas. I for one, am impressed by the people who believe in something so strongly they are willing to put up signs in an area full of people votong the other way. Vote what you feel, not what your "party" is voting
2006-10-20 05:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by ~mj~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Being a Republican or a Democrat is no different then being a Ford or Chevy, its a name, or title. What you have to look at is the values a PERSON shows. While it is considered that most republicans are conservative, I am a conservative Democrat. It can also be said that most Democrats are Liberals, but again, not all.
The difference I see is that conservatives believe in family values, that you know more of how to live your life and dont need big brother telling you how. They believe that you know best what to do with your money, than sending it to the Government. they believe that you should not spend more than you take in like our Government does.
Liberals on the other hand, believe the average person doesnt know what they want in life, that Government must always be there to support them, that only congress knows whats best for the people, and those that have money, need to pay more taxes so those that dont work, will have money.
Buried in the liberal slant is the Gay rights movement, the PETA crowd, and the Environmentalists who think they know more than you do.
I take my money, buy food, pay bills, buy vehicles, washers and dryers and such, which means some company has to make more of what I buy to replace it, which means more people are put to work, which means they pay taxes, and they busy stuff too, Ooops, sounds like Reaganomics dont it?!?!?
People, common sense should prevail but doesnt. where else but a communist country do politicans follow what the party says and not what they know is right of the people.
Your question should be, " Understanding the hardliners in either party and what makes them tick."
2006-10-20 05:12:32 · answer #3 · answered by bigmikejones 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-16 10:54:53 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just because a person leans one way does not mean they agree completely with the party they lean towards. It is quite possible to agree with a woman's choice, but not with gay marriage, or vice versa. By the way, not all Republicans "believe the country should be ran on God's law." That is just liberal propaganda used to scare non-believers into thinking the Republican party wants to set up a Christian State.
2006-10-21 08:14:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I live in East TN. I think some may think that is a personal issue, not necessarily one to be decided by the government ,whether it or they, be Republican or Democrat. I also think some people want to be perceived as politically correct.
2006-10-20 05:16:32 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a wide spectrum of political beliefs out there. The ultra-conservative probably are against gay marriage and against abortion. The extremely liberal are probably for acknowledging gay marriage and pro-choice. And those who are not at the extremes can vary on their views on abortion/gay marriage and other issues and still have a general leaning towards either the right or left.
2006-10-20 05:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by Kris 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Republican party no longer represents conservative thought. A real conservative is pro choice - anti drug law - pro gay rights and - anti censorship. The believe in separation of church and state. All of this is consistent with the belief that government should leave you the hell alone to do as you please as long as you are not hurting anybody else.
2006-10-20 05:14:54 · answer #8 · answered by oldhippypaul 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Republicans generally have more traditional values and feel they should be preserved and maintained, prefer a smaller, less intrusive government (resulting in lower taxes), are pro life, have Strong religious convictions, and believe in a strong military for defense. There are variations of course.
2006-10-20 05:13:30 · answer #9 · answered by J D 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
well republicans been CONFUSED from day one first Republican is Agraham Lincoln he Free the black people .then he thought they go back to Africa they didn't.and now they want all the vote they can get so they can still survive they are bending over back wards to minority to survive.But at the same time they want to build a fance, so make the long story short they are bunch of no good people.
2006-10-20 05:26:28 · answer #10 · answered by Koba 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋