I mean if you care about fiscal conservatism, that is the only party left to you. But if you want to be a religious fanatic who tries to dictate what people can do in their bedrooms, then by all means remain a Republican.
2007-03-31 03:03:19 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
What did Reagan do. Let's see after losing the 76 primary to Ford, he worked to reestablish the conservative principles to the Republican party. I'm going to do the same.
2007-03-31 03:07:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I think you have a very narrow view of Republican issues. The Libertarian party to me is a do nothing party. Government the was it was designed is to step in at points to make life better or at least now allow anarchy. The Libertarian policy of almost anything goes is so out of step with the writings of our founding fathers. And religious issues are such a small part of the platform - Do you see any thing in the Constitution and the basic tenants of our country that relate to crime, foreign policy, immigration, education, etc. Well that is where I look to for a party to make a difference. And fiscal conservatism overall does not cover avenues that only the federal government can cover in this multi-layer system of government we have. So the feds must spend on certain areas that the Libertarians have no idea are basic tenants of government. And to me your comment on the south is an attack on them, what do you see that as some racist area. I have lived in the north most of my life and see far more racism here from people of both political parties than what I hear from my southern friends. And as a final point why would I support a party that has no chance of electing a representative especially when they don't even run candidates for the majority of state and local offices. I might as well create my own party then I have more of a chance of seeing office than Libertarians do.
2007-03-31 10:16:22 · answer #2 · answered by ALASPADA 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes, they should. I was never a Republican and I'm from New Jersey and I'm a Libertarian. It truly is the last party of fiscal conservatism.
2007-03-31 11:03:02 · answer #3 · answered by cynical 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Swampy, I am neither a religious fanatic nor do I try to dictate what others do in the bedroom. I am a proud Republican. Most Republicans are like that and have no intention of abandoning our party as you suggest.
2007-03-31 10:12:13 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I really hope you will keep what happens in your bedroom strictly between yourself and the other occupant(s) thereof.
However, while I can see voting o/s the Republican party, I am not pro-drugs other than marijuana legalization ( I don't smoke but do agree that one is idiotic.)
Libertarian seems more 'anything goes' outside of fiscal conservatism and it doesn't actually seem to have any sort of unified agenda, but legalization of all drugs seems high on the agenda it does have.
2007-03-31 10:07:57 · answer #5 · answered by DAR 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Your assessment of conservatives is ignorant. Homosexuality is against nature. Whomever made humans made it so that a man and a woman must be the only way to reproduce. You cannot change nature.
Libertarians are generally clueless as to the international threats we face. They also do not get the impact of morality on society.
You have one point: Republicans have not been fiscally responsible
2007-03-31 10:13:19 · answer #6 · answered by Chainsaw 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Brilliant strategy to drive these folks... well heck I don't know where you are trying to push them, but obviously not towards the libertarians. Most don't even know what the libertarian party stands for.
2007-03-31 10:06:28 · answer #7 · answered by Erin Gamer 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I doubt that the Libertarians want them. Just look at these answers.
2007-03-31 10:22:36 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I don't think anyone should be joining the libertarian party. To much fanaticism.
2007-03-31 10:06:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
wow..thats a deep thought for a liberal extremists...is that in the pelosi play book? obviously your implying the democrats dont give a rats rear about giving you back more of what you legitmately earn ...i couldnt agree with you more. one more idea here. could you quote to me exactly where republicans can dictate what people do in their bedrooms..that ought to be a real hoot. and perhaps you might also comment on how the last democratic president garnered the public trust...thanks
- The only president ever impeached on grounds of personal malfeasance
- Most number of convictions and guilty pleas by friends and associates*
- Most number of cabinet officials to come under criminal investigation
- Most number of witnesses to flee country or refuse to testify
- Most number of witnesses to die suddenly
- First president sued for sexual harassment.
- First president accused of rape.
- First first lady to come under criminal investigation
- Largest criminal plea agreement in an illegal campaign contribution case
- First president to establish a legal defense fund.
- First president to be held in contempt of court
- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions
- Greatest amount of illegal campaign contributions from abroad
- First president disbarred from the US Supreme Court and a state court
2007-03-31 10:08:23 · answer #10 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 2⤊ 1⤋