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« Reply #750 on: August 30, 2012, 11:25:01 PM »
« edited: August 30, 2012, 11:27:04 PM by Frodo »

Actually, it's not that interesting. This thread would be more compelling if it consisted of something other than laundry lists of issue positions. You may as well copy-paste your answers from the political matrix quiz, for all the insight that these responses provide.

Originally those where the kinds of answers given, until nickshepDem and Beet started doing a 'laundry list' of their positions on the issues -I believe this was on pages 2 and 3.  From then on, nearly everyone followed suit.  
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« Reply #751 on: August 31, 2012, 01:47:27 AM »

I don't mean to suggest that the format that's been followed is an entirely vapid exercise. It's just that it seems to consist of people listing positions and the occasional critical comment about one or two items from the list. I suppose that can be useful, but I've never seen much engagement in this thread. Which is unfortunate! Many of these posts (including yours) are obviously the product of consideration and possibly hours of effort. People would be better off posting their own "Issue Positions" threads, each provoking a separate set of discussions.

The problem is that not all of us are ideological people with "ideal governments". I don't view myself as ideological and I don't have an "ideal" government. I just have the government we have today, and I have things I think it does well, and from my studies in economics and history, as well as my experience in public service, I also have things I think should be run in slightly different ways. That's really it. If you gave me four years of absolute dictatorial power, I wouldn't fundamentally alter the way our government works. Maybe its policy on a few issues, but it'd be essentially the same government.
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« Reply #752 on: November 03, 2012, 02:02:35 AM »

here are my political views

Abortion:Leave the way it is.

Gay Rights:I oppose Civil Unions & Gay Marriage & Domestic Partnerships. And i oppose Adoption Rights & Hospital vists & all rights. My plan is to restore our policy on gays that we had in the 60s and 70s.

Environment:Global warming is fake & gay i hate it repeal all environmental legislation abolish the EPA and Drill baby drill open up all areas for drilling.

Israel & Palestine:I hate Both of them we need to help Palestine and kick out the Israelis like David Duke say but next we kick out the palestnians and we take over & make that area our 52nd state.

Patriot Act:I fully support for everybody but whites.

Campaign finance:I support at a national level however at local levels it is the states choices

Death Penalty:Strongly Strongly Strongly Strongly Support Expand & Make Bigger

School System:Let each state make there own laws on education

States rights:I am 100% for states rights if a State wants to get out of america okey go for it i support states rights over the federal government BY FAR

Healthcare:No Universal or Healthcare Reform. Cut Medicare and Medicade to if someone wants Healthcare go to your church for that or a private doctor which you pay for no government health care at all.

NSA:I want to X the funding of NSA by 10 we need to colonize saturn & mars.

Taxes:A 10% flat tax is the way to go. But if states want to change this then they can. Ether they create there own Tax plan or follow the national. Generally state by state but i believe 10% flat tax is the only smart way progressive tax is gay & dume.

Social Secuirty:This is dume & stupid if you benifits go to a church or your local group.

Welfare:let each state create there own welfare plans no federal government involovement each state makes there plans.

Washington DC:I support DCS state right so we can move blacks from Virginia there.

Miltary:We need more money support our troops we need more money going to the trops.

Immigrants:Ban all immigrants all of them and kick out all minorties america needs to be white only just whites.

Affirmative Action:simple kick out all the blacks,jews,mexicans and make america what it is a all white nation problem solved.

Corperate Tax rate: 5% tax
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« Reply #753 on: November 03, 2012, 08:17:43 AM »

Social Issues

Abortion: Banned except in to save the mother's life. Abortion is a barbaric act and our descendants will feel the same way about us as we feel about slaveowners now.

Same-sex marriage: This is a church issue, not a state issue. Privately, I don't want gays getting married in my church.

Drug legalization: Legalize and regulate marijuana, step up the drug war on items like Meth, Cocoain, Heroine.

Prostitution: Oppose

Guns: Handguns, rifles, and shot guns should be left alone. Ban assault weapons, grenade launchers and the like.

Education: Less of this stupid "everyone needs a degree nonsense." Stream students based on academic success. Lots of vouchers. Encourage homeschooling

Immigration: Stricter border controls. Put in a point system like in Canada to encourage skilled, English speaking workers to immigrate.

Stem Cell Research: Ban embryonic stem cell research. Non-embryonic stem cell research should be legal but not funded.

Euthanasia: Most abused medical procedure ever. Old people in places like the Netherlands are afraid to go to hospital because so many people manage to get euthanized without their consent. Ban euthanasia.

English as the official language: English only for government services. french is ok in Canada though.

School Prayer: I support permitting voluntary, non-led prayer in public schools.

Pledge of Allegiance: The Pledge of Allegiance is a dumb practice, and I frown upon schools taking part in it. I support legislation to ensure that states can't make it mandatory.

Economic Issues

Affirmative Action: Winds up helping high income blacks and rich white ladies. No way.

Trade: Free trade but don't sign deals with countries that subsidise their exports.

Health Care: Federal government should provide catastrophic healthcare insurance funded out of payroll taxes (and maybe sin taxes). Cut medicare/medicaid and let people pay for routine things. Deregulate and encourage things like generic drugs to cut prices.

Welfare: Use a guaranteed minimum income instead.

Minimum Wage: Worst idea ever for low skill workers. Eliminate or cut the minimum wage.

Taxes: Guaranteed minimum income paid to everyone except claw it back from the 75k to 100k mark. Flat tax on all income including capital gains, dividends, interest, and earned income.

Regulation: Some are necessary and should be implemented where they're necessary, but others tend to benefit large corporations at the expense of competitors and consumers through regulatory capture. Regulate/deregulate on a case by case basis.

Spending Cuts: Cut wasteful spending, especially in the military. Slash and burn baby!

Energy: No subsidies for big oil, but allow more drilling. Cut green energy subsidies.

Social Security: Create government pension plan out of SS with funds set aside and invested. Encourage people to invest more on their own.

Unions: Support open shops and right to work. Ban unions in key areas like police.

Foreign Policy/Defense

PATRIOT ACT: Kill it with fire!

Afghanistan: Set up a puppet who is able to hold onto power, then leave.

Iraq: Make the situation stable then leave.

Israel/Palestine: Support one state with equal rights for Palestinians.

Iran: Be prepared to attack Iran if attacked first. Isolate and embargo for now.

Syria: Do not get involved. We will just wind up setting up another Islamist regime.

Cuba: End the stupid embargo already, it isn't helping anyone!

Military Spending: Cut so that the USA returns to a proper defence force.

Electoral Issues/Government


Voter Regulations/ID Cards: Support voter ID cards.

Electoral College: America should go Westminister anyways Tongue

Washington D.C.: Let them have a voting Congressional representative. Don't make them a state.

Puerto Rico: Referendum in PR to decide.

Senate: Abolish the filibuster.

Congress: Cut down on gerrymandering by establishing "Elections USA" to create districts.
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« Reply #754 on: November 03, 2012, 09:15:51 PM »

Banjo, you are not at all funny.
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« Reply #755 on: November 06, 2012, 07:16:33 AM »
« Edited: November 06, 2012, 07:21:57 AM by Romney/Ryan Rill Rin Rassachussets! »

Social Issues

Abortion: Should be seen as murder in the eyes of the law(both for the women initiating it and the "doctor" practicing it)

Religion: Christianity should be acknowledged as official religion, although other religions should not be persecuted.

Gay Rights: I'm on the fence as to whether open homosexuality should even be legal(although open homosexuals should be granted an amnesty conditional on keeping their condition private from here on out). Would also favour research into  how to make conversion therapy more effective. Gays should not be permitted to work in the public service.

Sex and Prostitution: Prostitution should be illegal. Adultery should be penalized by forfeiture of property/child visitation rights by the guilty party in the event that it leads to divorce.

First Amendment: Has been taken too far. Speech that is seriously offensive to community norms, be it that of Fred Phelps or Bill Maher, should be banned. The 1st amendment should not apply to pornography.

Second Amendment: Outdated really. Although if we implemented Swiss-style public militia service, it would probably be beneficial to the public spirit.

Crime: Death penalty is too kind for murder, rape, treason, pedophilia. I would sentence them to permanent solitary confinement. I'm partial to the idea of restoring debtors prisons so as to kill the current debt culture, though those already in debt should probably be exempt. For petty crimes I think corporal punishment would be appropriate. I would also favour Singaporean-style approach towards non-serious antisocial behavior.

Drug War: Well I regret the fact that alcohol Prohibition was repealed(it was actually working, especially before the depression), and think that cigarettes should be banned. You can guess my stance.

Gambling: Re-illegalize it.

Immigration: I think the multicultural experiment has been a mistake. Implement far more stringent standards regarding immigration, including consideration of cultural factors.

Economic issues

Education: Gradually phase out public schools. Fund universal education through school vouchers.

Tax Code: Fair tax or VAT+ return to protectionist tariffs.

Social safety net: Should be returned to state governments. Broadly favour reduction or privatization.

Labor Unions: Unions should be banned whether public or private. They invariably seek to sabotage economic production for their own narrow constituency.
   
Free Trade: Reinstate protectionists tariffs and nationalist economic policy in sectors where country is vulnerable to foreign production. But free trade for true Western allies.

Energy Independence and the Environment: Global warming is a load of hooey. Favour any measures to get off dependance on Middle Eastern oil.

Transportation: Free market. Privatize all roads.

 
Foreign Policy
Allies:Favour a more powerful NATO covering Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Israel as well(but kicking out Turkey). Should entail compulsory contributions to a semi-common military so that the burden doesn't fall entirely on America as it does now. Should also entail some level of free trade and easier inter-immigration.

Iran:Don't let Iran get the bomb, no matter what measures are needed to prevent it.

Africa: Favour the establishment of Western operated charter cities/regions, with consent of African governments.
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« Reply #756 on: November 06, 2012, 09:27:09 AM »

Social Issues

Abortion: Should be seen as murder in the eyes of the law(both for the women initiating it and the "doctor" practicing it)

Religion: Christianity should be acknowledged as official religion, although other religions should not be persecuted.

Gay Rights: I'm on the fence as to whether open homosexuality should even be legal(although open homosexuals should be granted an amnesty conditional on keeping their condition private from here on out). Would also favour research into  how to make conversion therapy more effective. Gays should not be permitted to work in the public service.

Sex and Prostitution: Prostitution should be illegal. Adultery should be penalized by forfeiture of property/child visitation rights by the guilty party in the event that it leads to divorce.

First Amendment: Has been taken too far. Speech that is seriously offensive to community norms, be it that of Fred Phelps or Bill Maher, should be banned. The 1st amendment should not apply to pornography.

Second Amendment: Outdated really. Although if we implemented Swiss-style public militia service, it would probably be beneficial to the public spirit.

Crime: Death penalty is too kind for murder, rape, treason, pedophilia. I would sentence them to permanent solitary confinement. I'm partial to the idea of restoring debtors prisons so as to kill the current debt culture, though those already in debt should probably be exempt. For petty crimes I think corporal punishment would be appropriate. I would also favour Singaporean-style approach towards non-serious antisocial behavior.

Drug War: Well I regret the fact that alcohol Prohibition was repealed(it was actually working, especially before the depression), and think that cigarettes should be banned. You can guess my stance.

Gambling: Re-illegalize it.

Immigration: I think the multicultural experiment has been a mistake. Implement far more stringent standards regarding immigration, including consideration of cultural factors.

Economic issues

Education: Gradually phase out public schools. Fund universal education through school vouchers.

Tax Code: Fair tax or VAT+ return to protectionist tariffs.

Social safety net: Should be returned to state governments. Broadly favour reduction or privatization.

Labor Unions: Unions should be banned whether public or private. They invariably seek to sabotage economic production for their own narrow constituency.
   
Free Trade: Reinstate protectionists tariffs and nationalist economic policy in sectors where country is vulnerable to foreign production. But free trade for true Western allies.

Energy Independence and the Environment: Global warming is a load of hooey. Favour any measures to get off dependance on Middle Eastern oil.

Transportation: Free market. Privatize all roads.

 
Foreign Policy
Allies:Favour a more powerful NATO covering Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Israel as well(but kicking out Turkey). Should entail compulsory contributions to a semi-common military so that the burden doesn't fall entirely on America as it does now. Should also entail some level of free trade and easier inter-immigration.

Iran:Don't let Iran get the bomb, no matter what measures are needed to prevent it.

Africa: Favour the establishment of Western operated charter cities/regions, with consent of African governments.

You know if you were an effective troll you'd realise that you already posted in here on June 9th 2010. Your responses both times are well crafted (though the latter is laced with more bullsh-t)
but both completely different no doubt reflecting the persona you decided to adopt each time.

Just letting you know.
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« Reply #757 on: November 07, 2012, 01:46:09 AM »

Social Issues

Abortion: Should be seen as murder in the eyes of the law(both for the women initiating it and the "doctor" practicing it)

Religion: Christianity should be acknowledged as official religion, although other religions should not be persecuted.

Gay Rights: I'm on the fence as to whether open homosexuality should even be legal(although open homosexuals should be granted an amnesty conditional on keeping their condition private from here on out). Would also favour research into  how to make conversion therapy more effective. Gays should not be permitted to work in the public service.

Sex and Prostitution: Prostitution should be illegal. Adultery should be penalized by forfeiture of property/child visitation rights by the guilty party in the event that it leads to divorce.

First Amendment: Has been taken too far. Speech that is seriously offensive to community norms, be it that of Fred Phelps or Bill Maher, should be banned. The 1st amendment should not apply to pornography.

Second Amendment: Outdated really. Although if we implemented Swiss-style public militia service, it would probably be beneficial to the public spirit.

Crime: Death penalty is too kind for murder, rape, treason, pedophilia. I would sentence them to permanent solitary confinement. I'm partial to the idea of restoring debtors prisons so as to kill the current debt culture, though those already in debt should probably be exempt. For petty crimes I think corporal punishment would be appropriate. I would also favour Singaporean-style approach towards non-serious antisocial behavior.

Drug War: Well I regret the fact that alcohol Prohibition was repealed(it was actually working, especially before the depression), and think that cigarettes should be banned. You can guess my stance.

Gambling: Re-illegalize it.

Immigration: I think the multicultural experiment has been a mistake. Implement far more stringent standards regarding immigration, including consideration of cultural factors.

Economic issues

Education: Gradually phase out public schools. Fund universal education through school vouchers.

Tax Code: Fair tax or VAT+ return to protectionist tariffs.

Social safety net: Should be returned to state governments. Broadly favour reduction or privatization.

Labor Unions: Unions should be banned whether public or private. They invariably seek to sabotage economic production for their own narrow constituency.
   
Free Trade: Reinstate protectionists tariffs and nationalist economic policy in sectors where country is vulnerable to foreign production. But free trade for true Western allies.

Energy Independence and the Environment: Global warming is a load of hooey. Favour any measures to get off dependance on Middle Eastern oil.

Transportation: Free market. Privatize all roads.

 
Foreign Policy
Allies:Favour a more powerful NATO covering Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Israel as well(but kicking out Turkey). Should entail compulsory contributions to a semi-common military so that the burden doesn't fall entirely on America as it does now. Should also entail some level of free trade and easier inter-immigration.

Iran:Don't let Iran get the bomb, no matter what measures are needed to prevent it.

Africa: Favour the establishment of Western operated charter cities/regions, with consent of African governments.

You know if you were an effective troll you'd realise that you already posted in here on June 9th 2010. Your responses both times are well crafted (though the latter is laced with more bullsh-t)
but both completely different no doubt reflecting the persona you decided to adopt each time.

Just letting you know.
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FYI, I was a leftwing kook back in 2010, the reason being that I was a atheistic university student with no real world experience. Since then I've gotten a job, seen the light and truth of Jesus Christ, and basically been splashed in the face by the cold waters of reality.

You have some nerve to presume me a liar.
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« Reply #758 on: November 10, 2012, 10:19:58 AM »


Social Issues

Abortion: Abortion should be illegal except for Rape, Incest and Maternal Health

Same-sex marriage: Opposed to. There is no need to go out of the way to change the definitions of a time-old institution.

Drug legalization: Legalize medicinal marijuana. Other than that, tougher enforcement of the laws, death penalty for dealers.

Prostitution: Oppose, death penalty for pimps, prison terms and re-education for hookers.

Guns: Ban assault weapons, but support freedom to bear reasonable arms for hunting and self-defence purposes.

Education: Leave public education up to the states, but personally support private, religious and charity education.

Immigration: Support DREAM Act. Amnesty for the children of illegals. Tough border defence, including a possible fence, and rigorous system of immigration checks (only those with high level skills and a strong grasp of English should be allowed in.

Stem Cell Research: Unpleasant, but sadly necessary.

Euthanasia: Damn bad slippery slope.

English as the official language: Of course.

School Prayer: Support prayer in school, but special dispensations for those who aren't Christian.

Pledge of Allegiance: All people should take the Pledge of Allegiance.

Economic Issues

Affirmative Action: Affirmative action is racism and sexism with a smile on its face. Outlaw all practice of it.

Trade: All markets should be open.

Health Care: No to unsustainable public provided healthcare (like the NHS). Support a network of Private, Religious and Charity healthcare.

Welfare: Abolish welfare altogether.

Minimum Wage: Abolish the minimum wage.

Taxes: Flat tax of 15%. Abolish corporate taxes.

Regulation: Cut back on regulations on business.

Spending Cuts: Abolish Medicare and Medicaid. End social security. Stop subsidsing companies.

Energy: Adopt a fair and balanced approach to energy. No regulations of either renewable or non-renewable energy.

Social Security: Privatize social security. End a statuatory retirement age.

Unions: Ban public sector unions.

Foreign Policy/Defense

PATRIOT ACT: Keep the PATRIOT act.

Afghanistan: Maintain a permanent military presence in Afghanistan.

Israel/Palestine: Stan shoulder to shoulder with Israel in the face of Islamic extremism. Support Israel's current territoral make-up.

Iran: Bomb Iranian nuclear facilities, target high ranking figures for assassination.

Syria: Bomb the Assad forces.

Cuba: End the embargoe.

Military Spending: Maintain present levels of funding.
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« Reply #759 on: November 10, 2012, 12:08:42 PM »

Prostitution: Oppose, death penalty for pimps, prison terms and re-education for hookers.

What about those forced into prostitution via human trafficking?
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« Reply #760 on: November 10, 2012, 12:11:30 PM »

Prostitution: Oppose, death penalty for pimps, prison terms and re-education for hookers.

What about those forced into prostitution via human trafficking?

Different situation. Amnesty for those forced into becoming prostitutes.
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« Reply #761 on: November 11, 2012, 10:11:37 PM »

Social Issues

AbortionSadSTRONGLY OPPOSE.

Gay Marriage:Support but leave to the states. Not a big issue i dont really care.

Death Penalty:Support.

Drugs:Marjiuanna legalization is a fail. Ether way the gangs are gonna fight over it if you legalize it or not if legalized taxes's will be so high people will still sell it on the black market and it will still be illegal. If you want to legalize Marjiuanna you have to first break down the gangs so the Government can sell it and tax it and make a profit.

Patriot Act:Strongly Oppose.

Three Strikes:Let each state make there own plans for three strikes. Dont really care.

Flag Burning:Should not be a federal issue let each state make there own plans.

Guns:Ban guns from planes,Public events,and public areas increase the sail of Bebi guns and allow Bebi guns to be carried anywhere.

Affirmative Action:Strongly Oppose.

Euthanasia:Hell no.

Economy

Taxes: Raise taxes and Support Progressive Taxation. The Rich should pay 70% and the Middle Class 35% and Poor 10%.

Social Security PrivatizationSadSTRONGLY OPPOSE.

Immigration:NO Dream Act,Put the army on the border,X the amount of border patrol by five times,Deport ALL Illegal immigrants,Illegal Immigrants are evil criminals they all should be deported period.

Welfare:Abolish & support Minimum Income.

Healthcare:Expand Medicare to cover all only after we have balanced the budget and have a strong Progressive tax system with no loopholes.





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« Reply #762 on: November 12, 2012, 10:11:55 AM »

Social Issues

Abortion: Oppose except for in cases of rape and incest, do not allow after 1st trimester.

Gay Marriage: Support

Death Penalty: Only in cases like multiple violent murders.

Drugs: Allow marijuana to be manufactured and sold, but tax and regulate it heavily.

Patriot Act: Strongly oppose.

Three Strikes: Strongly oppose.

Flag Burning: Obviously it's not something I or most people support on a moral level, but it should be perfectly legal.

Guns: Require mental health and background checks.

Affirmative Action: Neutral.

Euthanasia: Strongly oppose.

Economy


Taxes: Progressive taxation for those making over $500,000 a year. Flat tax otherwise.

Social Security Privatization: Keep normal system for the disabled and retired, privatize otherwise.

Immigration: Close our borders and patrol them more thoroughly to protect us from the drug wars, but make legal immigration as easy as possible.

Welfare: Support

Healthcare: Coming soon.
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« Reply #763 on: November 14, 2012, 11:37:46 PM »

Taxation:Abolish all taxes. Strongly Support Bush Tax Cuts as a good start and a Fair Tax as good movements in the right direction.
Social Security:Reform and Partial Privatize.
Healthcare:Expand our Healthcare System.
Welfare Reform:Strongly Oppose.
Rent Control:LOWER the rent so low anyone could buy homes lower the prices on apartments to near zero that way everyone can easyly afford a home and abolish taxes so home owners can live a free life and not be hit with the burden of taxes.
Patriot Act:Oppose.
Abortion:Pro-Choice.
Gay Rights:Supports Gay Marriage.
Global Warming:Strongly Opposes, the earth has always been cooling Global warming is a myth.
Drilling:End all Offshore drilling.
Affirmative Action:Support.
Illegal Immigrants:Strongly Oppose amnesty.
Death Penalty:Support.
Drugs:Strongly Oppose legalize weed.
Free Trade:Get out of NAFTA but abolish ALL Tarrifs and taxes on the border.Strongly Yes.
Iran:No war period.
Iraq/Afghanistan:Get out now.
Schools:Limit all schools that do not reach standereds fit and cut all funding.
College:Strongly opposes all budget cuts to schools. The key is to Abolish Taxes and Lower the Rent.
Stem Cell Research:Should be done by the Free Market.
NASA:Expand.
SOPA:Strongly oppose words fail me.
Raising Taxes on the rich:Strongly oppose words fail me.
Minimum Wage:Support a 7:00 or 8:00 wage.
Prayer In Schools:Strongly Support.
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« Reply #764 on: November 23, 2012, 02:43:02 AM »
« Edited: November 23, 2012, 07:56:27 PM by Supermariobros »

Generally I believe that its best that the states handle most decisions and the States should have much more power then they do know,However I believe there are points when the Federal Government should intervene.

Abortin:Oppose in all cases except for the life of the mother. Im very Pro-Life.

Gay Marriage:Support but should be a decided at the State level.

Death Penalty:Support.

Marijuana Legalization:Support.

Taxes:Staunch Progressive Taxation. Strongly support.

Healthcare:Oppose UHC support Private Insurance.

Affirmative Action:Abolish.

Social Security:Oppose Privatization.

Welfare:Decided at the state level. Support welfare reform.

Government Reform:Strongly Support Campaign Finance.

Foreign Policy:Im somewhat of a Neo-Con.
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« Reply #765 on: November 23, 2012, 06:35:39 PM »
« Edited: November 23, 2012, 06:52:39 PM by Redalgo »

Alright, so it’s been about eight months. I feel that I can convey my views a wee bit better now.

People compete for influence over varied forms of capital in varied aspects of their lives, use that capital to get what they want, and in doing so must often act to resolve their conflicts of interests. The state lays out rules for how we all are to play the game, so to speak, and it is in the best long-term interests of the individual and community alike if those rules feel fair and of mutual benefit. Subjective moral values form the foundations of public policy, and I reckon the laws of any given population ought to be a balanced mean of its individuals’ diverse perceptions of right and wrong.

I am inclined to believe human nature is mostly “good” but want a government designed to guard against corruption. Vigilance and redundancy of safeguards (e.g. a federalist system, checks and balances, separation of powers, representative democracy, and so forth) seem more desirable to me than discipline and effectual leadership. I am wary of authority figures and likely to balk at usages of capital that seem “oppressive,” unjust, or set a precedent for abusive practices at a later date. I fondly advocate transparency, accountability, ease of access to information for the general public, and a political culture where we can express opinions without fear of retribution.

On economic matters I am driven by a deep sense of compassion and empathy. Though probably best described as a market socialist, I know little of economics and am pragmatic enough to adopt ideas from the Chicago school of capitalist thought, couching them within a framework of loftier, overarching ideals. These include lowering relative socioeconomic inequality, increasing access to opportunities, and promoting workplace democracy - which in turn compels me to desire a social democratic welfare regime and the replacement of most American firms with worker cooperatives. I oppose class struggle and neo-corporatism, but also have a bit of fondness for the Nordic Model.

One of my deepest concerns is that people focus too much on “me” and “now” as opposed to “us” and “later.” Desertification, soil erosion, loss of biodiversity, timber depletion, dwindling reserves of freshwater, overpopulation, and ravenous exploitation of minerals and animal life weigh heavily on my mind, nudging me toward a perspective that humanity in general is being very reckless and irresponsible with the resources currently at its disposal, setting itself up for a possibly devastating deterioration of living conditions for future generations. I want thorough environmental regulation, protection for vast expanses of wild lands, and to extend more rights to other animal species.  

My vision of an excellent society also calls for social norms compatible with the individual pursuit of self-development and contentment in life. To me, this seems to imply a need for some intervention by government to provide a supportive, nurturing environment for folks... and also a great deal of respect for others’ projects - a live and let live social order where individuals and groups know it is none of their business to thwart or otherwise obstruct the affairs of others so long as what they are doing inflicts no significant harm onto or aggressively initiates violence against them. I sense this encapsulates the virtue of modesty. It’d be arrogant to force ones own way of life onto others.

And yet, to some extent by even having rules for the game we do just that. One way or another, we have to give up some rights, privileges, freedoms, liberties or whatever else you prefer to call them in order to secure a more attractive collection of others. Even if we abolish government, we can never be entirely free. Deciding which perceptions of morality are worthwhile to codify into law, and how, is what sets a person apart from others on the issues. A lot of energy then goes into rationalizing the perceptions. We easily fall for an illusion of likeminded folk seeming to be wiser and more rational than our rivals, but I try to remain convinced that most of my opponents are just as well-intended, committed to the public interest, and worthy of being treated with respect as am I.
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« Reply #766 on: November 25, 2012, 04:05:27 PM »
« Edited: December 30, 2012, 08:13:28 PM by SoEA SJoyce »

New here, so figure this is as good a place to start as any...

Socially: Libertarian, pro-choice, pro-drug legalization, anti-censorship, pro-gay marriage, anti-death penalty, pro-prostitution legalization, pro-wall of separation of church and state, anti-affirmative action racially (though not economically), anti-hate crime (a crime is a crime), pro-more legal immigration, anti-illegal immigration, pro-stem cell research, anti-PATRIOT Act, anti-religious currencies, anti-gun control, pro-legal physician-assisted suicide, pro-legal gambling, anti-term limits, anti-public school prayer, pro-ACLU, pro-lower voting age, pro-campaign finance reform, pro-proportional representation, pro-DC statehood, anti-gerrymandering, pro-voter ID (don't really see how showing your driver's license disenfranchises anyone),

Economically: Moderate, anti-welfare, pro-union, pro-environment, pro-privatization (though not education), anti-subsidies, anti-voucher, pro-fair tax, anti-deficit, pro-tax cuts (but equally, not just the wealthy), anti-pork, anti-embargo, pro-free trade, anti-healthcare mandate, pro-minimum wage increase, anti-ANWR drilling, anti-Keystone, anti-drilling, pro-NASA,

Foreign Policy: Non-interventionist, no wars except in self-defense, bring the troops home, pro-three state solution in Palestine, anti-draft, anti-military spending, pro-UN membership, pro-reduction (not elimination) of US nuclear arsenal,

Social Policy
Abortion: Pro-choice up to around 22-24 weeks, when brain waves are detected in the higher brain.
Drugs: Legalize most of them and tax. Some restrictions.
Censorship: Bad. Very bad.
Gay marriage: Support marriage being the sole dominion of the church and nationwide civil unions for all.
Death penalty: Fiscally irresponsible and morally wrong as well.
Prostitution: Legalize it.
Church & state: Keep them pretty far separated, including currency/the pledge and prayer in public schools.
Affirmative action: Oppose it racially-based (kinda pointless), support it economically-based.
Hate crime laws: I really don't get the point of them. People should go to prison, not because of what they thought while they were killing someone, but because they killed someone.
Immigration: Need to simultaneously make it easier for skilled immigrants to come here while cracking down on those who cut in line.
Stem cell research: Fully legal, just not government-funded (that's more a fiscal thing than social, really).
PATRIOT Act: To quote Brian Schweitzer, "I don't want to weaken the PATRIOT Act, I want to repeal it." Fully agree with the ACLU here and in most other areas.
Gun Control: Oppose. Our rights include the right to bear arms.
Assisted suicide: Legalize
Gambling: Legalize

Electoral Reform:
Term limits: I'd prefer loose term limits, maybe 20-30 years.
Statehood: Give it to Puerto Rico and DC if they want it.
Voting age: Lower to 16
Campaign Finance Reform: Support Citizens United.
Voting system: Switch to IRV, abolish the Electoral College.
Gerrymandering: Florida's Fair Districts law should be nationwide.
Voter ID: Support loose voter ID laws; you have to show something proving you're a real person, whether that's a passport or driver's license or military ID or green card or any other sort of ID, but nothing excessive.

Economic Issues:
Welfare: Put in place significant reforms to ensure it's going to where it can actually help.
Unions: I fully support unions and oppose "union-busting" type stuff.
Privatization: Support in situations where it makes sense (TSA, NASA), oppose in some others (education; education vouchers are an awful idea).
Environment: Strongly support the environment; I oppose drilling, in the Gulf and in the ANWR, and I oppose the Keystone pipeline.
Minimum wage: Should probably be steadily increasing at a rate linked to inflation.
Taxation: The Fair Tax seems, for lack of a better word, fair. Need a clear overhaul.
Healthcare: Oppose Obamacare. A better solution is to allow interstate competition among healthcare providers.
Trade: Free trade in most instances.
Embargo: End the embargoes on Cuba and any other nations we might be embargoing (excluding things like arms).
Pork: Actually can be beneficial in some cases, but needs tighter restraints.
Subsidies: End subsidies of almost everything; let the market work.
Military: Cut military spending severely.

Foreign Policy
War: No wars except in self defense or when we're clearly threatened. Bring the troops home. Non-interventionism.
Israel-Palestine: Need a swift return to pre-1967 borders, an end to settlements, etc.
Draft: Strongly oppose. 13th Amendment.
UN: The US should work with the UN but shouldn't let it dictate us into wars.
Nukes: We really don't need that many. I'm good with being able to blow up the world 2 or 3 times rather than a few dozen.

Overall: Non-interventionist, moderate capitalist, civil libertarian.
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« Reply #767 on: November 30, 2012, 04:10:32 AM »

Abortion:I am Strongly Pro-Life. Ban in all cases Abortion is evil and wrong. Period.

Death Penalty:Support.

Drugs:Oppose Legalization.

Taxes:15% Flat Tax rate.

Healthcare:Support a Single Payer Universal Healthcare system.

Labor Unions:Strongly Support repeal all Anti-Union busting laws.

Gay Rights:Support Gay Marriage.

NSA:Strongly increase funding for NSA. Colonize Mars.

Free Trade:STRONGLY Oppose end all Trade with China and make JOBS IN AMERICA.

Illegal Immigration:STRONGLY Oppose deport all 12million Illegal Immigrants and cut the number of legal immigrants coming here in half.

Social Security:Support partial privatization only if Negative income is installed.

Welfare:Abolish, replace with Minimum income.

I will update more later.
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« Reply #768 on: November 30, 2012, 09:49:29 AM »

Abortion:I am Strongly Pro-Life. Ban in all cases Abortion is evil and wrong. Period.

Death Penalty:Support.

Drugs:Oppose Legalization.

Taxes:15% Flat Tax rate.

Healthcare:Support a Single Payer Universal Healthcare system.

Labor Unions:Strongly Support repeal all Anti-Union busting laws.

Gay Rights:Support Gay Marriage.

NSA:Strongly increase funding for NSA. Colonize Mars.

Free Trade:STRONGLY Oppose end all Trade with China and make JOBS IN AMERICA.

Illegal Immigration:STRONGLY Oppose deport all 12million Illegal Immigrants and cut the number of legal immigrants coming here in half.

Social Security:Support partial privatization only if Negative income is installed.

Welfare:Abolish, replace with Minimum income.

I will update more later.

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« Reply #769 on: November 30, 2012, 09:50:02 AM »

Yeah this new fellow is pretty bizarre. Sock check!
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« Reply #770 on: December 01, 2012, 06:36:09 PM »

Overall I am a Right-Wing conservative on pretty much all issues

http://www.ontheissues.org/Quiz/political_map.asp?PS=20&ES=53.5&q1=5&q2=5&q3=2&q4=1&q5=1&q6=2&q7=2&q8=1&q9=2&q10=1&q11=4&q12=2&q13=1&q14=4&q15=5&q16=5&q17=4&q18=1&q19=1&q20=1

but i have some liberal positions on healthcare for example. But everything else is very right-wing especially on immigration and abortion. I am far-right on those issues.
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« Reply #771 on: December 14, 2012, 09:26:14 PM »

This is a pretty significant thread...maybe it should be stickied?
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« Reply #772 on: December 15, 2012, 08:28:31 AM »

This is a pretty significant thread...maybe it should be stickied?

i agree with this.
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« Reply #773 on: December 15, 2012, 12:43:21 PM »

This is a pretty significant thread...maybe it should be stickied?

i agree with this.
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« Reply #774 on: December 15, 2012, 09:51:20 PM »

Social: Liberal as all hell. Support Gay Marriage, decriminalization of EVERY drug (it should be considered a national health matter, not a criminal matter, to better address drug problems) and I'm pro-choice all the way. Anti-death penalty. I don't give a crap if he murdered 50 people and peed on their corpses. 50 life sentences will do just fine. If you kill him, you're letting your state theoretically kill someone innocent who was wrongly convicted. You can reverse a life sentence. You can't revive the dead. I'm for immigration reform, pro Affirmative Action, pro Union, and we need to fix education. Pay teachers extra to go to poor towns to better educate school-age kids. Adopt a national standard. Let retired teachers be the only ones to serve on a school board. Also, I support a decent amount of gun regulation.

Economically: Liberal as all hell. Remember before Reagan (who was a crappy President, let's be real here) and we had a top tax rate of 70% under conservatives and 90% under Ike? That was a good idea, people, and the rich were completely fine. Are we goldfish? Can we not remember that? Corporations need RULES (regulations) to keep them from crashing the economy like they did. The conservative in me loves Obamacare (It's personal responsibility in Health Care form) but as a whole I wanna see how it pans out. If it doesn't work, we need a single payer system, but if it's fine, then hey, good for us. I think we can close our deficit by making smart investments in our economy. That's stimulus spending, people. Economic investment. As for spending cuts, let's go ahead and cut our bloated military budget and grow our economy and see where that takes us.

Foreign Policy: Chickendove. Economic sanctions, drones, UN alliances, just please, not another goddamn war.
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