can any one help me understand this?

Question

Good people, I read so much garbage in this forum, it makes my head shake in wonder. Liberals, attack Conservatives, Conservatives attack liberals, Dems vs. Repubs and visa versa. Lots of bashing and very little substance. Sure some are just letting off steam, some just …well being a horse’s rear end. What I don’t understand is where am I in all this, I believe in personal responsibility, I believe in helping people to a degree and everything possible for the ones who can not help themselves (e.g. because of illness, physically challenged that kind of thing) I believe God created all humans equal, and the color of one’s skin is not a factor of intelligence or ability. I believe while it is wrong to cause hurt with intent, it is not wrong to just be plainly blunt. I believe most politicians are just out for them selves, while a few good people in office are unable to make a difference, and that goes for all political parties. I believe Jesus would not by any means approve of the death penalty, nor abortion. I believe that we should work together as a community to meet the needs of the people but also as part of that, each person who is able to contribute in the work force does and is held responsible. I don’t think that it is right to take money out of my pay check and give it to someone just because he/she doesn’t have any or much, unless as stated above. I believe in small government. Individual rights, the USA constitution. I do believe, sometimes war is necessary. I know there are movements in the world we exist in where EVIL wants to kill everyone who does not follow in line with their ideology 100 percent. These people can not be handled with a hug and sit down to hash out the problem; they want to kill the infidel’s period. I believe Bush and his admin, made some bad mistakes, but I do not think he lied, I know Clinton lied, and didn’t do much, having known the Intel, and didn’t do much because he knew that what Bush is going through is the same thing he would have gone through and he didn’t want to take that road. I Believe Liberals have very good intentions and hearts and do Conservatives, but I don’t believe in religion. I am personally a follower of the teachings of Jesus Christ. I don’t totally reject Darwin’s theory; just see it as our creator’s natural way of intelligent design. SO WHO AM I? Am I republican, democrat, independent, liberal??? Given some basics of myself how do you see me??? Just curious really. Just to add, I vote for who ever are best in line with what is best for the country at the time. So yes I have voted for democrats, and conservatives as well as independents.

Answer 1

I would say that you are a thoughtful, independent thinker, someone who doesn't take things at face value and has a low
bs tolerance. I also don't think it is necessary to put a label on everyone.

Answer 2

I empathize w your concerns & share some, tho not all of your views....doesn't mean I won't listen to & respect your opinions tho.

I happen to be pro choice, tho that doesn't mean pro abortion....I am not pleased w the way the death penalty has evolved, but some criminals are beyond any other type of punishment.

I voted for the President in 04, but not in 00, & I am a lifelong Dem. Liberal...absolutely guilty as charged on many issues, particularly when it applies to lifestyles & government involvement in them....but I am so conservative on other issues (take welfare for example) that even staunch Republicans would never align themselves with my views.

The political party system in our country is obsolete & facilitates many misconceptions to voters with only casual knowledge of the candidates & their positions. The good old boy power brokering incumbent w both the Dems & Republicans costs us both financially & morally as a nation & is the reason many folks have ceased voting completely.

As an aside about this site...I enjoy intelligent exchange on issues of most any type, but sadly some folks use it to post immature/ignorant questions just to get attention......& no that doesn't mean something I disagree w is ignorant...you all know the type of worthless "look at me" posts I'm referring to.

Answer 3

You are too open minded to hang any kind of a label on yourself. You're the type of person that can look at all sides of the issues and make decisions based on how you feel about them. In the true sense of the word, that classifies you as independent but not necessarily an independent. Stay as you are and list yourself on your voter registration card as "no party preference". JMO.

Answer 4

I think that you ought to look at your voting strategies. It might be more honourable to vote for the best in line with the issues at the time of the election. But you could also have weakened the votes needed by the good people that you really stand together with in a more permanent sense.

Answer 5

People must respect others and need not do all the bashing. Criticisms are wlecomed if made constructively for corrections but not he oppressive and offensive rants.

Answer 6

I would say that you are a conservative, but somewhat more tolerant and open minded than most of the ones I have seen on this forum!!!!

Answer 7

Sounds to me as though you have a petty good understanding of the picture - do not give up, others share your views and we Americans have much to live up to

Answer 8

You sound fairly conservative to me.

I'm pro-baby, and I think death penalty opponents don't always have a sense of justice for a victim or victim's family.

Answer 9

definite i comprehend the element that you're attempting to make me comprehend in an comprehensible way that's amazingly un comprehensible yet nonetheless comprehensible which makes me to assert UNDERSTOOD..

Answer 10

You had too much to drink, or you are over-analyzing everything.
Be who you are locally, before you go global, don't worry about hurting someone's feelings, this will always happen.