An RJ Liberal

[RJ]

(Don't copy this part) These are a great idea. These are really good whether or not you agree with who wrote them. I just had to give this a try, although I've phrased each of these points as neutral as I could:

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism.

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it.

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state.

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional.

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it.

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor.

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy.

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party.

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police.

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there.

[Emsworth]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism.
No. Anarcho-capitalism is flawed, but not nearly as flawed as anarcho-communism. The former is unlikely to work; the latter has no chance at all of working.

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it.
Yes.

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state.
Yes.

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional.
Yes (at the federal level).

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it.
No to the first part of the statement; yes to the second.

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor.
No.

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy.
GDP does not have a "bearing" on the economy; it is merely an indicator.

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party.
No. During the late nineteenth century, the Democratic Party was more conservative than the Republican Party. Grover Cleveland and Samuel Tilden, both of whom were Democrats who won the popular vote but lost the electoral votes, were more conservative (in the modern sense of the word) than their opponents. To suggest, then, that conservatives support the Electoral College because it has always favored them is inaccurate.

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police.
No. Every person has a right to carry concealed weapons, and the Second Amendment secures this right.

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there.
Yes, based on the information we know now.

[dazzleman]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism.  Disagree

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it.  Disagree, though I would like to agree.

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state.  Agree in some cases, disagree in others.

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional.  Disagree

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it.  Agree on first half, disagree on the second.

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor.  Disagree

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy.  Disagree

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party.  Disagree

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police.  Disagree

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there.  Disagree

[Jake]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism.

Not every bit

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it.

Stupid statement

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state.

LOL

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional.

Where does the Constitution prevent Congress from regulating lawsuit rewards?

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it.

They really do.

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor.

Insanely stupid statement. A balanced federal budget is dependent on the difference between the revenue you get from taxes and the money you pay out. Nothing more or less.

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy.

See Emsworth.

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party.

I wouldn't say either ideology has a coherent position on the EC.

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police.

LOL, no.

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there.

Nothing says it's a mistake to confront the second, third, or fourth greatest threat.

[opebo]

1.  YES

2.  NO

3.  YES

4.  YES

5.   NO, YES (abortion is fine, and the government should have nothing to do with it)

6.  NO

7.  YES

8.  YES

9.  YES

10.  YES

[nini2287]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism. NO

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it. YES

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state. YES

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional. YES

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it. NO (part 1 is good, though)

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor. YES

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy. NO

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party. YES (or at least 2000, for the most part)

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police. NO

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there. YES

[Democratic Hawk]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism. Agree

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it. Disagree

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state. Disagree (there are occasions when perhaps security interests take precedence)

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional. Disagree (Lawsuits should be restricted, the costs can fall on the government and/or consumers)

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it. Agree/Disagree (The permittance or restriction of abortion should be decided at the state level)

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor. Agree

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy. Agree

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party. Agree (but I still lean in favor of the electoral college, elections would be boring otherwise)

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police. Disagree

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there. Disagree

Dave

[minionofmidas]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism.
Yes. And every bit as impossible to attain.

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it.
No. Although the US should get less involved in the interior politics of a large no of countries...

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state.
Absolutely. Otherwise you risk losing all you were fighting *for*.

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional.
Not sufficiently informed.

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it.
"Has no business" is clearly wrong. The government should tread with care on this issue, and should not fall for easy extremist traps.

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor.
Technically yes ... but only technically.

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy.
It's quite a bad measure, and an easily manipulated one.

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party.
For many Conservatives that is right...others have a wider-reaching evil oligarchic agenda. 
For many "Liberals", certainly for all those who are more partisan Democrat than leftwinger, that is right. Others consider it unjust in principle.

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police.
What's the use of a weapon in your own home?
Amen to the second sentence.

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there.
Amen to part one. Part two ... no.

[Cubby]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism. Agree

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it. Disagree

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state. Agree

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional. Agree

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it. I'm pro-choice but I agree

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor. Agree

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy. Disagree

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party. Disagree, its b/c it is biased in favor of rural voters, and these days they happen to be largely Republican. Also, its a bi-partisan issue, Senators from Wyoming and other small states would never allow the electoral college to change since it gives their states more power

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police.  Agree

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there. Agree

[Undisguised Sockpuppet]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism. No

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it. Yes

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state. Yes

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional. No

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it. Yes

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor. Yes

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy. NO

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party. Yes. I oppose the EC.

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police. Hahahaha No.

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there. Yes. Its just iraqis so who cares what kind of regime they live under?

[Emsworth]

Where does the Constitution prevent Congress from regulating lawsuit rewards?

Of course, Congress is entitled to regulate damages, when the lawsuit is brought under federal law. However, the problem is that recent tort reform legislation has regulated lawsuits brought under state law as well. Obviously, the Constitution does not allow Congress to regulate state lawsuits.

[nclib]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism. Lean Disagree

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it. Agree

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state. Agree

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional. Agree

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it. Disagree with the first part, Agree with the second part

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor. Agree

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy. Unsure

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party. Disagree

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police. Agree

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there. Agree

[jokerman]

1. Absolute, unabridged Capitalism is every bit as flawed as absolute, unabridged Communism. Yes

2. More Isolationism should be practiced in U.S. foreign policy. Not complete isolation, but leaning towards it. No

3. The integrity of constitutional rights are more important than the possibility of apprehending certain individuals the government deems enemies of the state.  Yes

4. There should be no more lawsuit reform, and the steps the government has taken to restrict lawsuits over the last 2-3 years is unconstitutional. No

5. Abortion is for the most part unacceptable, but the government has no business being involved in it. No

6. A balanced federal budget is more dependant on good budget management than any other factor. No

7. GDP has little or no bearing on the state of an economy. Yes

8. The reason Conservatives support the electoral college, and the reason liberals oppose it, is because all 3 times the candidate who won the Electoral College didn't win the popular vote, the election winner was from the Republican Party. Possibly

9. A weapon in your own home is acceptable, but no one should carry a concealed(or unconcealed) firearm. In a perfect world, not even the police. No

10. In March, 2003, Iraq was far from the greatest threat to our national security. This, alone, made it a mistake to go there. No