Do you consider yourself a conservative or republican but don't support the current administration?

Question

I consider myself a fiscally conservative libertarian, and believe that not every problem can be solved by throwing money to a government program. I am pro-choice, but you could say I have -some- sympathy for the pro-life argument. I also tend to share the conservative stance on illegal immigration.

But on the other hand, when it comes to foreign policy, it seems like this administration's made the wrong move at every turn. Now we're stuck in this war in Iraq for no real good reason.

So I tend to follow, as I see it, the real traditional conservative ideology as opposed to the neoconism of today.

However, I don't like it when some people tend to condemn all conservatives because of who's in power (Cons do this to liberals too, so I'm not excusing that either). Just because we consider ourselves conservative or republican doesn't mean we support Bush.

Does anyone else feel this way?

Answer 1

As a far left progressive, I have been asking myself for all these years "Where are the REAL conservatives?"

Bush isn't a conservative (any more than he's compassionate, which is a big ZERO).

I do occasionally hear about "conservatives against Bush" so you aren't alone. But you and yours have been all too quiet.

So many seem to feel it's all-out war, and to not support Bush is to be a satanic terrorist who hates America.

You folks need to make your voices heard!

Although you and I have many points of disagreement, at least you use reason and aren't a brain-dead, heartless freak, as the current voices of "conservatives" are these days.

I'd much rather deal with genuine conservatives (though we'll argue about a LOT of things), than the crowd running things now, and those setting the terms of public discourse.

BTW, the way out of your abortion conundrum is to support birth control and sex education -- that is, make unwanted pregnancy rare, and there will be very few abortions.

Not to mention that unwanted pregnancy is a horrible state to be prevented -- even without considering that it thereby prevents abortions.

Answer 2

I'm an Anarcho-Capitalist Paleolibertarian. I don't consider the Libertarian party to be either left or right, but I feel the need to put in my two cents and make two points.

No I don't support the Neo-Conservatives. Neo-Cons and Libertarians get along like Liberals and Blue Dog Democrats do. I don't agree with the Iraq war and many of the corporate privliges that they have represented. But I have been highly disappointed with Republicans on promoting smaller govt and less taxes. During their time in office, they didn't do jack squat. Bush didn't veto a single bill. Every time I promote the Libertarian party and ask why people who claim to be libertarian never vote for them, I always get "Well how do you think this country will be if the Democrats win?" But to me, especially todays political parties, no matter who you choose there seems to be an incredible amount of economic and social restrictions from the two. I havn't vote for the two and I never will.

Answer 3

I feel quite similarly. I often feel torn between the right and left sides of political issues. I support women's rights (including abortion), gay rights, separation of church and state, and ending the war on drugs. But on the other hand I support border enforcement, gun ownership rights, small govt, ending welfare programs, and no additional taxes on successful business and the wealthy. I'm not even sure where freedom of speech falls into the mix.

Both sides have their good and bad points, in my opinion. I seriously want to see more representation on a large scale for people who believe such as I do. Many of the conservative beliefs are outdated and no longer necessary. Many of the liberal beliefs are ignorant and can lead to weakness and national surrender. In with the new; out with the old!!

Answer 4

I am conservative and Republican. I support Bush, however, I do disagree with him on several issues. Issues include a contract with Halliburton, guest worker program, and there are some issues (dont know if Bush is at fault or not) concerning going to iraq. I mean, the guy has a huge heart, but he seems to have bad luck and sometimes make bad decisions, but I guess we all are guilty of that.

Answer 5

I am a conservative. I think George Bush wants to win in Iraq for the same reasons I want to - If we quit, the terrorists do not go away. But, I also think the invasion of our economy, our laws, and the American culture, (yes there is one,) by the illegal immigrants is a problem on our own soil that is not being addressed properly. It seems GWB has catered too much to his opposition and ignored his own supporters. This makes him too weak overall.

Answer 6

I'm a fiscal conservative and I support what we are doing overseas. I do however break with the President in regards to Amnesty for Illegals.

Answer 7

If I had asked this question, your political description would not have changed. I consider myself to be very conservative, Libertarian leaning.

Hopefully there are lots more like us.

Answer 8

You sound like you have a great view of whats happening in american politics. America first! Not government or party first. Study your constitution and understand that "we the people" hold the power!

Answer 9

Bush is hated by liberals because he insisted that the law be upheld in 2000.

I dislike Bush because once he got in the White House he started acting like a liberal Democrap. He is not what he says. He is what he does- Bush is a liberal.
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Answer 10

i do. i am mostly conservative, but not at all republican. i am a libertarian and i hate the current administration. i could go on for hours about the government's crimes and injustices, but they speak for themselves.

9/11 was an inside job.