I was raised to be independent and be personally responsible for myself and family, how were libs raised?

Question

thanks for the many answer...41 and counting, not bad...

wow...I seemed to have struck a nerve...the libs are angry...lol...to the lib who asked why I am not serving in Iraq, I did my 4 yrs in the U.S. Marines years ago...have a nice day...lol

Answer 1

free as bird.
If I dont want to work, no one can force me.
If I fail, it must be someone else's fault.
Never my fault.
People dont kill people, Gun kills people.
If we shut our eyes, pluck our ears, it is WORLD PEACE again.

always reach out to someone? a liberal below me just answered. yea right, as long as it is not my money, it is OK.

Conservatives donate money to the charity more than the Liberals.

Answer 2

I was raised to be independent and responsible, but with compassion for those less fortunate..

I was raised on welfare. My dad left, and my mom chose to stay home and raise us. I'm extremely glad and thankful that my mother didn't instead go to work, and have some stranger take care of us all. I learned so much from my mother, she is a very loving wonderful person.
:-)

Answer 3

Has anybody taken the time to go back and see, historically speaking, what welfare was intended for? Hmmm, let's see here, it was supposed to END!!! As in, no more welfare program!!! Sorry, suppose I shouldn't have answered this, not being a lib and all, but if they read it . . .

By the way, opening a whole new can of worms here, the affirmative action thing was supposed to have an ending point as well.

Answer 4

I was raised like you were, but I was also raised to have compassion and understand that not everyone has the same opportunities and resources I have and that some people need help.

I was raised to be responsible for myself, my family, and those members of society who cannot take care of themselves...I was raised that we owe better to our vets than a run down, crappy hospital where they sit and rot.

I was raised that a child should not be punished for the sins of their parents, and welfare programs are needed with education, to help future generations.

I was raised that it is wrong (and stupid) to make generalizations about people..because how you were raised doesn't always play out in your adult life...I've seen abused children grow into caring and loving adults, I've seen people with every advantage piss it away.

I'm aware there are those who will be lazy and not work to be supported, but I would rather be ripped off by someone who didn't need help then withhold from someone who did.

Someday, you or someone you love may find yourself in need of help. I hope you encounter someone raised like me, instead of you.

Answer 5

The same way. I have always been capable of taking care of myself, even paying for my own college. I was even raised in a very conservative household. However, I've seen things along the way that showed me that bad things sometimes happen to good people. Yes, there are people out there who take advantage of social programs, and really don't need them. But there are also those who genuinely need the help. And I would rather help those who DON'T need it than to leave those who do out in the cold. For example, let's say you have a total deadbeat who refuses to hold down a job and support his family. Do you give him welfare? The obvious answer is no. But then what happens to his children? They did nothing wrong, but are suffering for his actions. The foster care system has a way of destroying kids, so that's not a good option. What's left? Personally, I'm willing to help support the deadbeat so his children have a chance.

Answer 6

I'm a lib. I was raised the same way. However, I was not raised to not harbor baseless political hatred, and I was raised to believe that we are all more alike than we are more different.

Answer 7

lol! Love these ?'s that are just designed to get a rise out of everybody.

Main difference that I can see is that hard core conservatives believe primarily in every man for himself. If you come from a bad place, well, thats just your hard luck.

Being abused at home as a kid? Too bad! Not my problem.. I shouldn't have to fund it.
Have a 3 mos old that needs surgery? too bad! Not my problem, I shouldn't have to fund it. *You* shouldn't have had kids if you couldn't forsee the possible neonatal heart surgery in your future and pay for it!

Libs (careful - some in this group are wackos, but we're talking about the average) believe that we're responsible not just for ourselves but if you have enough, for the less fortunate. That society as a *whole* improves when we take an interest in each other.

.... sorry I couldn't resist..

Answer 8

Well, my dad is a "Conservative" and my mom is a "Democrat." Both raised me to go to get an education, earn a degree, have a successful career and live happy.
Note: Most people don't care a about politics and usually don't involve their political beliefs in raising their children. Being liberal or conservative doesn't make you more or less of a person. Let's be real here. Most people don't even care about this stuff.

Answer 9

I am independent because i wanted to be that way..my parents are very orthodox..i fought for all my independence...even now they interfere in my personal matters like marriage and career... I am free to marry ne1 i want but he has to have my parents approval...thatys what my parents expect..and its really hard to deal with this situation.. I am independent but still emotionally bounded to my parents.. and cant njoy my independence..

Answer 10

We believe the ten commandments that say honor your parents. Is it honoring them to throw them out in the street to die of hunger when they can no longer work?
Or maybe denie them medical care? How can you people hide behind religion when you are so blantly cruel to the suffering of others? Do not help the poor but if they do get pregnant denie them an abortion because we are religious.
While I do not agree with an abortion I feel they are very hard hearted. Makes me hate the Christian religion.

Answer 11

Well that a very GOOD philosophy...u r of the abnormal though which is very sad. Live by your philosophy...maybe it will start rubbing off on the rest of societies slackers.

PS I was raised with the same morals & values...I know it's hard at times to uphold to it when you see sooooo many ppl not pulling their weight and you are the one whose paying for them to sit on their lazy @sses and collect welfare, but keep up the good work dude. Raise your children the same way. The only thing we can hope for is that it will start balancing itself out witht the next 2 generations. I would really hate to see another Revolution.