Lots of education.
It first started a long time ago when I was growing up. I grew up in Fairfield County, CT. I thought that all rich kids were Republicans and I saw how they treated people. They looked down on regular folks. I eventually realized this was a myth.
I worked in an internship in college that involved running a business. This turned me to an economic conservative very quickly.
By the time I was in my third year in college, I was a full blown conservative. I still had some work to do on moral issues.
I used to be pro abortion. I did not care because it did not effect me. Eventually, I learned that abortion is too often used by females who are not mature enough emotionally to be having sex. It must never be used as a contraceptive.
Then came Rush Limbaugh, Hannity, Mark Levin, Andrew Wilkow, Mark Simone, Laura Ingraham, Ann Coulter, and the crew. I give a lot of credit to Rush. I have learned a lot. Also, Mark Levin is unbelievable. He is a former lawyer and lays out all the judicial activism out there.
I recently came to be against civil unions. It was because of 1 interview with James Dobson. He pointed out how civil unions have destroyed the institution of marriage. I honestly cannot remember what he said.
Also add along the way crazy and emotional feminists who turned me off to their cause. My father was a Republican, but not sure exactly how conservative he was. Since he is with the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY, I cannot talk to him for a long time. (I know that liberals hate GOD references, I wonder if I will be reported).
I have recently added Neil Boortz, who I cannot get anymore because I moved out of range for the small station that carries him. I did however move into Glenn Beck country. Tough trade off, but a good one.
2006-10-29 15:02:38
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answered by Chainsaw 6
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I used to be a Republican. However, since I hated religion and how Republicans persecuted homosexuals, I changed political affiliations.
Thus, I became a Democrat. However, I still expressed belief in the freedom of the common economic market, and I supported gun rights.
So, I decided to become a "liberalitarian". (Both Libertarian and Liberal. Yes, you CAN be both!)
With my political views, I always take into account of what I personally think is best for society, and what won't set us back. I take into account of what's best long term. Although my ideals sometimes aren't necessarily what the majority of the public likes or supports, I feel that it is beneficial to a greater society. I always take issues into a secular view as well. I try to keep religion out as much as possible, because after all, not every American is a Christian.
That's the reason why I think the way I think. LOL.
2006-10-30 00:33:56
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answered by peddlersofdeth 2
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I am affiliated with none of the corrupt political parties and am a regular voter. From a young age (I'm 28) I knew that politics was mostly a distraction. There are no differences in the puppets who sit and pseudo-debate, lie, cheat and steal their way to be a figure-head. Unfortunately, when either set of jerkies controls things, they help themselves and follow the money trail to the evil that really controls this nation. I believe my rebellious streak from youth has kept me from ever believing the USG has my nor any other citizens best interests in heart. We need multiple parties, but especially one in which the majority's interests (duh...its democracy)are forethought.
2006-10-29 23:36:28
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answered by Damien104 3
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The path to disenfranchisement with an ideology is unquestioning loyalty. Because you were a "die hard" you didn't like the truths of a flawed system you felt was the providence of the party you believed in. This is not uncommon. I am a quite fiscally conservative Democrat that believes the government should not legislate social issues, this is for local communities and the individual to decide. That makes me a liberal. I am a centrist. Republicans are socially conservative. They believe morality should be legislated and it should be "their" morality. They suck on fiscal issues and use poor accounting practices to cover it up. Libertarian eh.......
2006-10-29 23:15:13
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answered by ? 4
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Growing up in the Soviet Republic of Los Angeles made me a right wing Libertarian. It has been a journey from being a brainwashed leftwinger to how I view things now. Definitely environmental factors and studying the philosphy and motives of the spectrum.
2006-10-30 01:12:29
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answered by Chief Slapaho 2
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Because I believe in life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness (with minimal government intrusion). I believe that our government should play a more limited role and stop being a "Sugar Daddy" for countless 10's of millions who do nothing to improve their own situation. We are going to pay the piper real soon with the retirement of the Baby Boomers looming. It is going to get ugly relatively quickly. Unfortunately, government (Congress) will do what it always does and act at the last minute, responding with "reactionary management" that will cost us trillions more than if they had acted earlier. Got to love D.C.
2006-10-30 02:20:28
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answered by Anonymous
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My parents are very Democrat so I followed their way of thinking until I got to my 40's. I began looking at other points of view and reading ANYTHING I could get my hands on. 8 years ago I changed my party affiliation to become a Republican.
Today I consider myself pretty conservative (but I do still believe abortion is each women's PRIVATE right). I strongly believe that many people have forgot what "personal responsibility" is. I believe in the institution of marriage. I believe in God and have lots of faith in my fellow human beings.
Two of my kids are ultra conservative, one is moderate, and the fourth one is liberal. (But there is always hope!)
2006-10-29 23:34:33
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answered by Anonymous
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I am a democrat, I voted repuglican in my first election in 1968, mom was a repuglican and dad a democrat. I thought mom made more sense. The guys name was Richard Nixon and much like W. he made many mistakes. He allowed Private ownership of gold, and he allowed the dollar to float on the market. Both was things was aimed at the very rich as they were the ones that was investing in these things. Then there was that Watergate thing. I have been voting democrat every since. I do not believe in supply side economics and I do think universal health care is very needed in this country. 45 million people have no affordable access to health care, and as more and more company's move away there will be more. Yep, I am a democrat.
2006-10-29 23:10:27
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answered by Anonymous
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well when did living on welfare make someone rich?try working for 8 or 9 dollars a hour, see what will happen! ihave great respect for people who do this day in and day out. what i dont like is all these high income earners waiting for a tax break that they do not need ,that comes at an expense of every one else! im a democrat!!!!
2006-10-29 23:08:30
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answered by ? 7
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My parents brought me up to be highly patriotic. They also put us in Christian schools. When I was in 10th grade, the ACLU and NEA tried to shut down Christian schools in Nebraska because they wouldn't allow the State to come in and approve the curriculum. I spent most of that year going to court. I saw how much they really cared about us kids getting an education.
Then I went to state college, where they told me everything I believed in was a myth. For awhile I believed it. Until I realized that when the chips were down, no one really cared for me but my parents. And God.
Then I decided that I better take responsibility for my choices or I was going to wind up dead.
Now, I'm a criminal defense attorney telling my clients the same thing.
The government can't help people.
2006-10-29 23:07:31
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answered by ? 7
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