Reps/Cons/Right: What are you for...?

Question

What does the right stand for? This question is directed at the anyone who considers themselves right of center.

I am not looking for criticism of the left, I just want to hear what the right is all about.

Thanks in advance.

Answer 1

RonPaul 2008

Answer 2

Small Government
Fiscal Responsibility
Strong National Defense
Aggressive Foreign Policy
States Rights
The Bill of Rights
No Government Intrusion into Personal Lives

Of current events:

Victory In Iraq
Close the Southern Borders and Deport the Illegals
Require Assimilation Into Our Culture (Language, Citizenship) For Anyone that Wishes to Stay
Tort Reform and Insurance Regulation to Control Cost of
Healthcare
Stop the Liberal Brainwashing of Our Children in Our Schools
Stem the Tide of Socialism in Our Free-Market Society

Above all I am FOR The United States of America

Answer 3

Personally, I am for smaller government, self-determination, a free market economy, lower taxes, the right to choose what school I send my child to, the right to own a gun if I am qualified to do so legally and if I so choose. I am generally pro-life but understand that there are situations in which abortion should be legal. I am for legal immigration, and for enforcing the laws which are currently on the books. I am for having a strong national defense and for working to create a safe world. I am for protecting the environment. I vote for the person, not the party, and am not a blind republican. I think values matter, and to win my vote, a candidate needs to walk their talk. I stand for respecting our elected officials whether I voted for them or their opponent. I try to respect other people and appreciate diversity because life would be boring if we were all the same. And I am for loving our country even if I don't agree with the actions of our leaders, and I am for supporting our troops even if I don't necessarily agree with the reason they are fighting.

This is just me. Not a republican, necessarily, just generally conservative but open-minded.

Answer 4

We are for less government. We don't want the government getting their hands into our hard earned paychecks. That does not mean that we do not want to pay our fair share of taxes, but we do not believe in government program after government program. We believe in the American people and their inherent ingenuity to solve problems without the government sticking its nose in. We are hopeful about America, and trust the American people instead of politicians. We are patriotic. We think that if the country has done things wrong, then correct it and go on. Use constructive criticism to help correct your country, but do not hate it and do not bash it to pieces in front of the world, especially your enemies. Conservatives believe in freedom of religion as is guaranteed in the Constitution, not freedom FROM religion. You can worship God or choose not to, but I defy you to find the words "separation of church and state" in the Constitution. The only thing that is mentioned in the first amendment is "Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof," which means there is to be no state religion. You are free to worship god as you choose or not.

Answer 5

Smaller government, protection of the Constitution, pro-life of a fetus, border control, death penalty, smaller/flat tax, EQUAL rights (not the bogus stuff we have now), Individualized Social Security, big/all businesses, less environmental guidelines/restrictions, legal immigration, making English the language of the land, letting our military do their job (a non-political war), Religious freedom, and so much more - this is a good start though.

Answer 6

In my case I stand for a government who protects its citizens from other countries, more so, than from ourselves... And all too often from other citizens who simply don't all fall into or under the came category.

Not everyone is equal, nor are our interests, our families, our up-bringing, or our views on what is necessary to prosper as a nation.

Let's not get confused with people having equal rights with people not being capable of being equal (in their daily lives.)
In my opinion current government sways to-and-fro on some of those issues.

While I'm optimistic in people being capable to live their life as they best see fit, be it owning their own company or being an employee, an employer, a scholar, or whatever and being able to manage their own independent career or futures without being restricted or governed by a government which frequently impedes citizens independence while quoting how important our freedom and independence is.

Both democrats and republicans waver greatly on that one simple aspect. Likewise so do those from an independent party.

Our society is killing itself by trying to deem everyone equal. Analogy: Some people can fix their own cars and some can't. Some can throw a football and some can't. Some can rear children better than others and some are awful, but somehow simple life tasks aren't measured (and can't be leveled out on an equal playing field), but the way government impedes on our own existence more or less by bullying tactics that "We The People" don't accept or agree on, then as government officials they have to learn what to address and what to avoid wasting "Our money" on.

Ahhh, got off track a bit...
As being right-of-center I like to think I educate myself on everything made available on whatever topic or issue I face, then attempt to come to a rational and logical conclusion, instead of acting out first and correcting it later as it seems too many left-of-center end up doing.

Taxes: I earn money and the government takes what they want. Democrats feel I need to share my supposedly feeble wealth with those less fortunate. If I make more than a certain amount, I get a far greater percentage taken away without having any say in the matter.

That alone is interesting when you think of why our fore-fathers left their countries in the first place.

Laws & Justice: No need to pounce on this since there's too many other things our country can't resolve (and haven't) since presidential candidates from the 70's promised better laws and a better judicial system.

Let's argue about sending people to war.
Send them, then cut their funding.
Claim pride and support, then ridicule their actions.

That's about as cowardly an act as a parent griping to teachers or school principles and demanding they punish someone else's child as long as they don't punish yours.

Mohammad, Akbahd and Jaheezren are mumbling prayers in-between classes, but Jenny, Bob and Tom do it and they better get suspended.

Ignorance is not bliss in this Country but it's becoming the norm for society. That is not a conservative viewpoint and never will be.

If you smoke pot, do drugs, harm somebody and get thrown in jail, become a hooker, an outspoken actor, a welfare case, a tree-hugger or an educator... There's not a warm welcome at the front door from conservatives willing to take you in unless you clean up your act.

Answer 7

In a nutshell, we are for deregulation of business. The less constraints imposed on business the better. The FDA slows down the production of drugs and forces the needless checking and rechecking of safety parameters. The EPA, USDA, OSHA, SSA, labor unions, etc, etc., all contribute to a decrease in the bottom line of the companies that we own by making it increasingly difficult to do business. Less involvement by the government in the dealings of business. We just want laissez-faire capitalism.

Answer 8

I am for freedom of opportunity, not equalization of outcome.

I am for a strong military, as I believe that is the best way to keep peace.

I am for capitalism, because I believe in the power of the individual to produce his or her best success.

I am against using tax money to conduct social experiments. Of any kind.

I am for freedom of religion and speech, and I think that allowing all to speak freely is the best way for others to choose a point of view.

I am against public education, currently, because I believe there is too much social emphasis and not enough academic emphasis. I think our public education is creating a culture of mediocrity, rather than excellence.

I am against the continued slaughter of the unborn in the name of "choice." I am for personal accountability and living with our choices. And I think our choices include preventing pregnancy or becoming a parent.

I am against gay marriage, because I think there is Constitutionally no such thing. I think it is a government infringement on religion with no compelling state interest. But ultimately, I believe the right belongs to the citizens of each state to vote on this issue.

I am against this notion of controlling the media (left or right). I am totally in favor of turning off the television.

Answer 9

Small government. Personal responsibility. Civil liberties. Free speech. Freedom through trade. Constitutional law. Low taxes.

Answer 10

Saving liberals from themselves and the jihadists.

Small government, low taxes, personal responsibility, The Constitution.