I consider myself a Republican...I am a Christian and believe that Republicans make much more sense than the far left......yet I find myself believing in global warming, have unanswered questions about 9-11 and do not have blind faith in our government. But, I do believe we need to stand united as a nation, regardless of our disagreements....does anyone else feel as I.
2007-08-26 10:42:55 · 8 answers · asked by Isis3197 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I did not mean to imply that Pres Bush caused or created 9/11, I don't believe that....I just don't think the American public is anywhere close to knowing all the facts....and I feel they are being held from us on purpose.
I also did not mean to imply that only Republicans can be Christian...That was just more info on who I am...if you thought that, it may be an issue of your "quick to assume" attitude.
2007-08-26 11:41:20 · update #1
Well, stick Republicans. We dont like blind faith either, in general. I believe in global warming. And hey, even if it isnt true, it's not horrible to take care of our planet. As for 9-11, I dont know. I dont think Bush did it or anything, but you have your opinion and I respect that. Being united is important, especially in a war, and you see what being divided does. No one should have blind faith in their govt. Look up what facts you can, use your own common sense. I say good job.
2007-08-26 10:53:23 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, you tell me. You say "Republicans make much more sense than the far left," which may be so. But, are Democrats the "far left" and Republicans the "far right?" Not really. Sure, there are ultra-conservative Republicans and ultra-liberal Democrats, but if you look at voting records, you'll see that most tend toward moderation, with some minor disagreements. They only get really nasty on major "wedge issues" (Gay marriage, abortion, gun control etc.), and even then there is not total party unity (e.g. there are pro-life Democrats and pro-choice Republicans, etc.). One of the unfortunate effects of Bush's presidency has been the polarization of the parties into the "us" and "them" categories--as if we never agree on anything.
Plenty of Republicans acknowledge the threat of global warming--it's largely the talking heads who disagree. Many people have questions about 9/11. This doesn't make you liberal or a Democrat, it makes you skeptical about your government (a healthy attitude, IMO).
The better question might be "Does the party I belong to reflect my beliefs?" Only you can answer that. The Republicans today do not resemble the Goldwater Republicans, and only bear a passing resemblance to the Reagan Republicans. Maybe it's time to ignore parties.
FYI, I am registered as a Democrat so I can have a say in the primaries--but that doesn't mean I agree with the party or all party members all the time. Sounds like that might describe you--only as a Republican?
2007-08-26 18:19:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you consider yourself a Republican, what difference does it make what we say?
IMHO, you will shape the question based on the outcome you want to see. Some may surprise you with answers like Libertarian, Independant, or some obscure party that has a strong following in your local area, but it all comes down to what you can live with...
Many people in all parties are not in 'lock-step' with everything 'their' party does.
The global warming thing, I feel is an exaggeration. Scientists suggested that at one point in time there was an Ice Age- we walk around in shorts today. Is it so hard to believe the earth warming up? No. But to suggest we are causing it? Im no scientist, but if you hold a heat source by a rock long enough, the rock will warm up. We're the third rock from the sun, right?
Everyone has unanswered questions about 9/11 including the President, I would wager. That does not change who we are as people or as a people.
I would say more, but I need to go.
2007-08-26 18:08:18 · answer #3 · answered by paradigm_thinker 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well being a Christian doesn't automatically mean you are a Republican, there are plenty of religious Democrats. You should take a test online to figure it out. There are many more issues that go into figuring out what you are.
To figure your political leanings:
http://www.politicalcompass.org/
to find your candidate:
http://www.selectsmart.com/president/2008.html
2007-08-26 17:52:52 · answer #4 · answered by sbcalif 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a Christian and I don't follow any party right now.
It says in the Bible to love your enemies...so I don't support war...and since the republicans seem bent on getting us into war, I don't feel compelled to belong to that party.
It also says in the Bible to not murder anyone...So I don't support abortion....and since the democrats seem bent on getting abortion legalized, I don't feel compelled to belong to that party.
We need to stand together as a nation...but our motto is 'In God We Trust'...yet I think that message has been lost throughout the years.
2007-08-26 17:54:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonnnn24424 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably republican. You can belong to a party and not agree with everything they say. The world isn't black and white.
2007-08-26 17:49:45 · answer #6 · answered by Mordent 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You're a Republican. Republicans are cool.
2007-08-26 17:50:18 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
youre more like a mix but id say mostly republican
a republican with a conscience , per se :-P
2007-08-26 17:49:52 · answer #8 · answered by qwerty3454 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋