2007-06-11 10:51:48 · 28 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
but can't stand abortion
2007-06-11 10:59:47 · update #1
Sounds like a Libertarian to me. Fiscally conservative while being socially liberal (as in free to live your lifestyle the way you want, not as in for gov't social programs) is a standard way to describe libertarians.
Libertarians are divided on abortion too.
2007-06-11 10:56:32 · answer #1 · answered by Uncle Pennybags 7 · 5⤊ 1⤋
I would not call them Libertarian, Republican, or Democrat although all three parties probably have members with that characteristic. Ron Paul, the most libertarian of Republicans is socially conservative which rankles many libertarians. Joe Lieberman probably would be the best representative of that mix today but others who traditionally have followed that trend include Rudy Giuliani. The old Dixiecrats were generally socially conservative and economic moderates. The Rockefeller Republicans of the past generally fit that framework (social liberal/economic conservative) but about the only region where the Republican party has not driven such out of the party is in California where Arnold Schwarzenegger is of that ilk. 20 or 30 years ago they dominated the Republican party--Tom McCall in Oregon, Nelson Rockefeller in New York, John Lindsay in New York City and many more. But they are few and far between in the Republican party today. You can find a few in the conservative wings--pro labor--of the Democratic party, but even there they are not widespread. We've polarized both parties in the last forty years. I'm guessing that the vast majority of those who do not fit the current political framework of either major party will be Independents. Rather than being a unified group, people with that mix generally assert they are fiscally conservative and socially liberal.
2007-06-11 11:12:11 · answer #2 · answered by Orv 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The foundation of a Third Political Party in this country.
To all the people who are saying "Libertarian" you're incorrect. We are LONG past the days when people can "do whatever they want to."
Seven billion people on the planet took care of that.
2007-06-12 05:13:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That would be a libertarian or a middle of the road Democrat like Bill Clinton. He created and left office with a fiscal surplus.
2007-06-11 11:09:09 · answer #4 · answered by ? 2 · 4⤊ 2⤋
Libertarian
2007-06-11 11:31:04 · answer #5 · answered by Jesus Jones 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like some friends of mine, really.
Examples:
One is a very wealthy investment counselor who I'm confident voted for Bush (twice).
One is a retired mill worker/truck driver.
Both are social nudists and wonderful people.
They refuse to fit a stereotypical mold.
2007-06-11 11:30:02 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
That person isn't much of a social liberal if he can't stand abortion.
2007-06-11 11:03:05 · answer #7 · answered by cynical 6 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Independent
2007-06-11 11:01:17 · answer #8 · answered by bs b 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
The Gubinator
2007-06-11 10:55:27 · answer #9 · answered by Stand-up philosopher. It's good to be the King 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I call myself a libertarian.
I'm more capitalist than most of your die-hard Republicans. I'm more socially "liberal" than most of your Democrats. I'm a libertarian!
Libertarians can be pro-life, too. Check out www.l4l.org - Libertarians for Life.
2007-06-11 10:58:41 · answer #10 · answered by TheOrange Evil 7 · 4⤊ 2⤋