Who are some fellow Republicans in here?

[King VH]

Anyone else in here a republican. I know some of you are, be honest. And FORD, please don't reply to this ok. Thanks

p.s. Wayne L, i'm pretty sure u are.

[MAX]

I'm a registered Republican and have been for years.

[tobinentinc]

I'm legally not able to register until January, but I consider myself a republican. And when I turn 18, I will join the vast Right Wing Conspiracy.

[John Ashcroft]

Heh heh heh... I know everyone's wondering, but I too am a proud member of the VRWC.

[Wayne L.]

I'm not a card carrying Republican or Democrat but I am an Independent who is for low taxes or no taxes, I'm anti-war but I'm for a strong defense, I'm pro life which makes more sense instead of pro choice, I think pot should be legalized even though I don't smoke it.

[Warham]

I'm a certified card-carrying Republican.

I'm also a member of the BCE, in case FORD pops in here.

[Ally_Kat]

I checked the vrwc box when I registered

[JCOOK]

Count me in

[King VH]

i'm a registered republican and i think it's awesome ta finally hear people say they are and not be afraid. I always had a feeling Warham,Max, and JCOOK were, but i wasn't positive. John Ashcroft is the man though for speaking his mine, he never backs down which kicks ass! Oh and Tobinentinc, i'm also 17 years old as well and i'm registered, what's up with that???

[knuckleboner]

no.




(but i have voted for a republican or 2 from time to time...)

[King VH]

sounds pretty republican to me knuckleboner

o btw wayne l. most republicans are pro-life and lowering taxes, so u sound pretty conservative. You don't have to bullshit!

[jacksmar]

Don’t blame me for anything. I voted for…………

[John Ashcroft]

Originally posted by knuckleboner
no.




(but i have voted for a republican or 2 from time to time...)

KB, you'll come to the dark side soon enough! I can already tell.

Seriously though, why do you hang on to the Democratic party? Which issue do they promote that's keeping you? Truthfully, most people have only a couple of key issues they relate to when deciding on which party to associate with, which are yours?

So far, from reading your posts I can't really put my finger on why you associate with the Democratic party at all. I'll admit, it's got me a bit perplexed.

Now with Ford, it's all clear... Being crazy and all...

[knuckleboner]

eh...the parties aren't always what you see the talking heads spout at the national level...

but really, here goes:

in general, i'm pretty much socially liberal. fiscally, i understand how the economy works and i am in favor of justifying government programs and equally justifying the specific tax burdens placed on the various sectors of the country.

i'm also in favor of more government action at times. i think headstart is a good, valuable program that should be funded more. i think welfare (at least some form of it) is important, especially for children. although, i think job training programs and transitional unemployment are equally important. i think the government should provide a minimal level of health care (call it socialized, if you will, but i have no problem with individuals using their own health care options).

i don't necessarily agree with the specific tax bracket levels, but i think that the progressive tax system is good.

again, i don't necessarily agree with the levels, but i think the estate and dividend taxes are valid ways of funding government.



i've definitely found that fiscal constraint, at least at the national level, is equally as important for democrats. in my neck of the woods, the local republicans advocated much deeper tax cuts and government reduction, yet lost quite soundly. why? because the democrats were promoting careful budget and tax cuts (although, admittingly, cuts in the rate, not necessarily total $ tax paid).

the populace was willing to accept more government services and programs for human services and education (and parks/libraries/public safety, etc.) when they felt that the government was at least being fiscally careful, and was carefully, rather than carelessly spending those dollars it did.

so i think it IS possible to make the democratic party successful. is the national party there yet? eh...it's not a perfect fit for me. but currently, it's closer than the republicans.

that, and the chicks here are generally a bit more liberal, so you know, gotta do what you gotta do...

[John Ashcroft]

I can respect all of that. But I still don't believe the party at a national level is inline with your take on those issues at all. In fact, there are far more moderate Republicans at the national level than moderate Democrats. Your party has enlisted socialists to run it. I mean, Pelosi, Daschle, Clinton, Kerry. All with long track records opposing any kind of fiscal responsibility or constraint. In fact, when have you heard any of them utter a call for tax cuts? Seems just last month old Hillary was spouting communist doctrine (again).

Anyway, I do take issue with one thing you said...

i think welfare (at least some form of it) is important, especially for children. although, i think job training programs and transitional unemployment are equally important.

This amazes me, and I'm sure you didn't mean it the way it came across. But how could you ever consider welfare as "equally" important to training/educational programs? Really, needing welfare is indicative of a failure in the system at some level. Where education and training are pro-active and preventative measures to ensure against the welfare state. To me, education and/or training is infinitely more important to society than any welfare program. I would measure success on how many people don't require assistance rather than how many do. And I believe the conservative ideology falls directly in line with this reasoning (even if it's proponents aren't perfect...) But again, show me a national-level moderate Liberal?