Because I hate Bush, I want higher taxes on the rich and tax cuts for the middle class and the poor, I hate our foreign policy, and I want the death penalty to be abolished.
2007-05-21 13:16:54 · 24 answers · asked by XMIrish 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Well, I don't agree with the rest of your stances, but appreciate that you value life, especially the life of the most innocent.
But the short answer is, yes, you can.
Looking at your stances on other issues, I would definitely think that you share a predominantly liberal ideology. But not everyone shares every plank of the platform that they choose to stand upon. There are "pro choice" republicans, and there can be "pro life" liberals. We can debate the other issues at another time... =)
2007-05-21 13:43:22 · answer #1 · answered by Zilla 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Based on what you just said, you can be a liberal and be pro-life. I'm the exact same way. I'm also pro-life and I hate Bush, support higher taxes on the rich and lower taxes on the poor and middle class, I'm strongly against the war and our foreign policy, and I'm against the death penalty, just like you are. I'm also a big environmentalist, pro-euthanasia, and pro-gun control. So, I consider myself a pro-life liberal.
2007-05-21 13:41:57 · answer #2 · answered by Maid Mesmera 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is possible i also hate bush our foreign policy but i think the death penalty should be quicker and upheld epically for those with over 99.9% DNA match and absolute proof that they committed the crime folks that are not a DNA match should than be the only ones who get to appeal and fight their verdicts ,i am totally pro choice and think men should not even have a say so in abortion i think your more of a demorepublican or free thinking independent no worries pal
2007-05-21 15:26:49 · answer #3 · answered by auntie s 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, being a liberal does not have a strict set of definitions. I consider myself liberal even though I favor free trade and conservative foreign policy. America's politics are like a cafeteria -- you get to pick and choose what you want.
2007-05-21 13:24:10 · answer #4 · answered by danr89 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. You have to be pro-life to be a liberal. Liberals shouldn't be prejudiced against other people, and if you think it's okay for people to choose to kill unborn babies, you are obviously prejudiced against unborn babies. To be "pro-choice" is similar to being a racist.
2017-01-05 19:53:30 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suppose. I am a liberal. I do not believe in abortion as a personal option for me & never have. I also don't believe that it is up to me to judge others or decide what is right for them since there is no way I could ever "walk in their shoes" or understand anything about what they are facing. I also don't think that abortion should have anything whatsoever to do with politics. It is a woman's personal decision.
2007-05-21 13:33:43 · answer #6 · answered by Mrs. Goddess 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
you should have included why you want to tax people that most of the time work harder more, and people the most of the time work less hard less. It doesnt make sense to me. But to answer your question, yes you can, dont let a "group" or party decide what you believe.
2007-05-21 13:24:58 · answer #7 · answered by nick p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sure, I think it's a good thing when people can be open enough to "step into the other side" on an issue or two.
2007-05-21 13:22:39 · answer #8 · answered by daisyk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is like asking if you can be a liberal even though you are a practicing Christian.
The answer is yes, but I would keep it a secret if I were you.
2007-05-21 13:27:00 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
So why does being rich qualify them for a raise in taxes? How about across-the-board cuts and lower spending?
2007-05-21 13:24:19 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋