I'm Pro-Choice. I'm also for the war in Iraq. Am I a "liberal" or am I a "neo-conservative"?

Answer 1

Don't paint yourself into a corner. I'm a moderate conservative. Pro-Choice because much of what Wider said, also because the government should have nothing to say about what an individual does with their body. I would hope that people's hearts change on the subject and better choices can be made.

I am also pro-war in Iraq, and pro-eliminate all terrorists that threaten harm to my wonderful Country.

You probably need to research candidates in general. The lines in the sand have moved quite a bit. I feel the Republican Party has been quite progressive with the current times.

Answer 2

I am pro-life and rather disgusted with the war in Iraq - although against any immediate cut off of funding that might further endanger our troops. In general, I am a social conservative and a economic populist but really look at the merits of each issue. The current liberal vs. conservative litmus tests have little to do with logical consistency and are more related to building political coalitions to win national elections.

Answer 3

Neither of those ideals gives testament to your overall political ideology.

I am neither pro-choice (because that is a wholly unreasonable opinion) nor pro-life(which is also unreasonable) but support the laws we currently have as regards abortion because they are the only reasonable alternative. I supported the Iraqi invasion but do not support the military strategy in which the occupation is being carried out.

I am a Paleo-Conservative. If you believe in the free-market, laissez-faire government, oppose the size and scope of the federal government, oppose federal taxation, support strong military etc you are a Conservative. If you spport aggressive foreign relations and large federal government you are a Neocon. If you are against everything the Conservative stands for you are a Leftist.

Answer 4

You're neither. Why are you trying to pigeon hole yourself?

I get it, you're trying to make a point. :-/

I'm pro-choice but not happily. It's just reality. I'm also in favor of constantly improving education so we can prevent the choice in the first place. I detest Bush's plan. It's naive.

The war in Iraq has cost $500 billion and continues. It has done nothing for the U.S. How can anyone be for it?
We are no more secure. Political progress is not being made in Iraq. The government went on vacation while our soldiers are being killed. We should have pulled out then.

Answer 5

You are a great example of how stupid stereotypes are.

I consider myself very liberal but I am for the death penalty, strict immigration reform and I am very hawkish (even tho I am completely against the Iraq war).

I think most people in our country fall somewhere in the middle (like you and me). The real question is why are almost all politicians either way liberal or neo-conservative?

Answer 6

You are what you want to be because your ideology is made of a number of values that you have considered to be your best and fair judgment.
I started out a conservative hawk, not considering any opposition to the government as any thing but threatening.
In fact my first vote was for Senator Goldwater back in the sixties. I voted for Nixon.
Since then I've turned an about face and I voted for Clinton and I plan to vote Democrat this time around. I have determined that the war in Iraq is based on deceit and lies by this Republican Administration.
The wonderful thing about this country is that we can disagree and tag ourselves with any designation we like but I wouldn't try if you have ideas or ideals in this instance that don't go by somebody else's attempt to put everybody in a round or square hole. Be what you want to be and vote for the person you think best meets your own values.
We're different and we show it and it's great living in a Democracy!
Thanks

Answer 7

You are a FREE American, that's all that matters. Most people align themselves with a party because they share a majority of the same viewpoints. You never have to tow the entire party line.

However Joe Lieberman is a tried and true Liberal, but he supports the war in Iraq, but the Democrats forced him to run as an independent to keep his Senate seat.

The Republican party has embraced Rudy Giuliani, even though he has many views that are different that the Republicans.

Now I ask you, who's party is more accepting of political disagreements?

Answer 8

I have the same beliefs. My pro-abortion stance is the result of seeing untold children brutalized and scared for life due to being the product of unwanted pregnancies. Unable to function appropriately in this world, they fall upon drugs, alcohol and the welfare system and continue in their lives getting no respect and having no chances, much more often that not. I have no sympathy for the adults involved and my stance leaves consideration for them out altogether. Am I ashamed of the stance? Somewhat, but this is not a perfect world and I strongly believe that God awaits to comfort those who are unwanted and save them from what would have otherwise been sure pain.

I am also, pro-Iraq and could easily be pro-Iran, if an actual effort to overthrow Ahmadinejad and his clerics ever meets with fruition.

I consider myself to be a conservative with liberal leanings.

Answer 9

an illegal occupation is one that exists when the current regime is being forced to accept occupation against it's will. the iraqi government is pleading with our congress to keep our troops there. i would not call this an illegal occupation.

pro-choice is liberal, pro-war is conservative... i would say you are a moderate, in the sense that your choices are not governed by a political party, but rather by your own moral compass.

Answer 10

Depends. I mean, what is your motivation for either thing?

If you're against the government intruding into a person's personal business, then maybe you're a libertarian or liberal on social issues.

Maybe you're just not pro-life. I mean, Catholics are against abortions, euthanasia, and capital punishment.

Pro-life down the line.

Does that make them liberal because they're against capital punishment, or conservative because they're against abortion? Liberals tend to dislike capital punishment and conservatives tend to dislike abortions.

I think you'd need to look at your trends on more issues to see what your stance is in general.