Are there any Conservative Democrats/Liberals?

Question

I know that sounds weird but listen to me.

Because if it weren't for George W. Bush I'd be a registered Republican. I was just brought up Liberal and although I'd vote liberal on most issues like gay marriage, I vote Republican in economics.

Is there anyone else who is only democrat or only considered liberal because they don't like the other side?

If you're the other way around (conservative because u hate democrats) tell me too.

Let me hear your opinion. Being ignorant is ok too...

YupChagee:

I don't mean it as a simple: GOOD-BAD or WHITE-BLACK idea. I mean it like, are you forced to calling yourself liberal because of modern conservatism. Of course you can't be a conservative liberal in the normal sense, but you can be a conservative who is so angry with conservatism today you consider yourself a liberal because you aren't as conservative as Bush or some other Republicans today.

Answer 1

Are there any such thing as an immoral/ holy person?

Does water mix with oil?

can you be sick and healthy at the same time?

Night and day in the same hour?

Light and Darkness as one?

A peaceful terrorist?

Or is this a parallel universe?






I vote Republican because I want morality, security, less taxes, and defense.

Answer 2

It's OK to be registered a Democrat/Liberal and like something from the Republican/Conservative side.

I am registered Democrat and I do like some of the Republican Party Platform.

I can't understand why there is so much bashing here on Yahoo Answers...I believe there is good on both sides.

It's just that the current Government, has taken to argue instead of getting to serious work!

Lets just vote everyone out (On Both Sides) and get all new people in. I really don't care what Party they are from! If a Candidate...no matter what side they are from, is willing to talk and compromise, I feel they deserve a chance. I just want my Government to get back to work!

All of this bickering has to end...it's not doing any American, any good!

Answer 3

I consider myself socially liberal and fiscally moderate. This administration has driven me more toward the Dems, but I would love to see both sides focus more on issues. The difference between Dem and Rep used to be one of prioirities. The Dems want more compassion, everyone to have a safety net. But they want to pay for these programs, which means taxes go up.

The Reps want government out of people's lives and lower taxes, cutting programs to do it.

It was never an all or nothing proposition.

Now Reps are much more in our lives, letting the religious right take over and try to tell us all how to live. They forget that there is more to morality than bashing homosexuals and banning abortion. They forget that the Bible they so often quote talks also about taking care of the poor, turning the other cheek, and judging not. They still cut taxes, but spend like mad, growing the government more than the Dems ever have. The government grew less under Clinton than under Reagan, Bush 1, or Bush 2. So if you're fiscally conservative you're better off with the Dems lately.

On the other hand, the Dems seem to have no vision at all anymore. They don't have any charismatic people willing to run for President anymore. But if we could get Feingold in office we'd have one of the smartest, most ethical, and fiscally responsible people in government as President. Tax watchdog groups love him. But he's not a tool of the religious right, he's got the backbone to go against his party, and he's extremely ethical.

Answer 4

I am none of the above. My voter card says UNA for unaffiliated. I choose that so no one can assume my vote. I am conservative when it comes to abortion and liberal when it comes to protecting the environment. I am anti- big corporation, lobbying, and political parties. It is my firm belief that if it weren't for those 3 things we would not be at war, outsourcing jobs, nor would we have the real economic problems suffered by mainstream America. The reason our economy looks good by the numbers is due to the fact that the Corporations are making big profit. That does not make things better for the working man. I can't stand all the grandstanding done by all these people claiming one side or another. Why don't we throw down the parties and come together as Americans?

Answer 5

Sounds like you're a classic Independent! Socially liberal, yet fiscally conservative... nothing wrong with that! I just can't believe that people who have called themselves Republicans for a long time can support what Bush has done to the party... tax cuts only for the rich and unprecedented fiscal mismanagement, constitutional rights trampled, religion being forced down people's throats, for instance. Neocons have hijacked the party and people like you need to take it back! I've always been a Dem and proud to say I'm a Liberal, but I'll always engage in rational dialogue with people like you who don't spout the poisonous rhetoric that has now become associated with the party of the Administration.

Answer 6

Why would you want to vote republican in economics? The US economy was not as robust as it was before, and I certainly think that the republicans are not doing any good for the US economy. War is terrible for business, only arms companies do well, and logistics companies like Halliburton. The democrats are a strong candidate for the mid term elections. PEACE IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING!

Answer 7

I'd be a republican if Eisenhower was still president. My top voting priority is fiscal conservation. The last three republicans increased the national debt too much for my support. Then there's 1st amendment rights. Haven't seen Bush support freedom of speech, or non-Christian religion.

Answer 8

I have never voted straight ticket in all my voting years.. That tells me that one hasn't looked at the issues and the condidates. I tend to lean to the right for the most part.

I know folks who would vote for the devil himself if he was a member of the party.

I won't register as either party. That limits my voice in WHO gets to be on the ballot for that party, but I can't in good conscience, say I am a Republican and then not support the entire platform as they would expect me too.

Man! do we ever need a strong 3rd party to give us a little more choice - viable choice that is.

Answer 9

I consider myself that, and agree with you to an extent on the economics, but I don't think a complex system can be run with one theory. The Democrats are a vital ingredient to keep the scales balanced.

Also, I am Liberal because I do not want kings and royalty created by allowing corporations to grow oout of control.

Answer 10

I always was a Democrat and for years I voted as one cause that's what my parents were. But then I started to see what was going on in the party and how the liberals took over control of them and their behavor now and I went Republican. I in fact was angry Bush got in the first time until 9/11. Now I'm a strict conservative.

Answer 11

actually the republicans haven't been to good for the economy lately.under reagen, bush 1 and now bush 2 the economy hasn'tbeen in to goodof shape. trickledown economics doesn't work and the funny thing is carter was the first to try trickle down bush 1 called it "voo-doo economics" during the debates in the 1980 election cycle