(apart from citizenship)
I vote economically. I'm sure many Americans do too. While social issues do concern me, I do consider the economy more important.
1) Minimum wage - I know Democrats like raising it to ridiculous levels. I'd prefer it to be $0, but that isn't likely to happen from Democrats. However, if Democrats stop attempting to raise it for a while, I might consider it an acceptable compromise and won't hold that against them.
2) Federal government power and size - Directly oppose Republicans from expanding the federal government's size, influence, and budget. This would be a big, BIG mark in your favor.
3) Taxes - Lower taxes. If you want to keep it the same for those ultra rich, fine. But for those earning under a $100,000 a year, it can't go low enough. Take it down. A promise to not raise taxes is a mark AGAINST you. It should be lowered.
4) Businesses - Be friendly to small businesses. If you have your hangups with big businesses, fine. I don't like it, but at this point I'll vote for my own interests (small business) over other's. Lower taxes. It would be nice if there was no income taxes on small businesses under $250,000. And no capital gains tax or dividends tax. I also want my kids to take over my business, so eliminating the death tax would be a big thing for me.
5) Social issues - Drugs, abortion, gay marriage, etc. Whatever.
6) The ACLU - Get them under control. It ticks me off a great deal to see tradition go down the toilet. Someone uttering the word "God" or "Christmas" is not a criminal, so quit making people feel so.
1.) Sorry will never agree with you there.
2.) I can understand reduction in ridiculous prok barrel spending, but there are many products, roads, developments I think are necessary to promote a better economy. Let's talk!
3.) Hmm, I still favor a progessive structure and I'm surprised something like that would come out of your mouth. However, we are in a severe deficit and now is not the time to lower taxes. We should have went with Gore's tax cut.
4.) AGREE STRONGLY! Yeah, you surprised? There is not one thing in this country that provides more good paying jobs. However, that stifling self-employment tax deters a lot of people from starting a small business. I've actually heard of NEGATIVE AGI's actually paying that stupid tax. After $90,000, the tax actually decreases in percent. Is that fair to small entrepreneurs. You either need lot of partners or a good LLP to be able to start a firm. Otherwise, you will be done. More should be done to help small business owners by reducing the SET.
5.) Agree as well
6.) Now I agree with the ACLU on about 95% of issues, but I think they go too far on some like NAMBLA and Affirmative Action.
