You Might Be a Conservative If.....

me, myself and I | 1/24/12 | me

[reformed_dem]

Sorry about the vanity, but I’ve been thinking about this for several days. I have mostly democrat family members. The problem is that they are not liberal. Things they say and post prove that they are conservative in thought, but (unlike me who saw the light) still believe they are democrats. They only pay attention during election cycles and get all their political information from the LSM and late night comedians.

Here is a list of what I came up with.

You might be a conservative (or republican) if…..

You believe that a “woman’s right to choose” ends after she chooses to have sex
You believe that a “woman’s right to choose” should include choosing to protect herself with a gun, choose which school her child should be able to attend, choose what food she eats, etc.
You believe that it’s a baby, not a clump of cells
You believe that EVERYONE’S taxes should be lowered
You believe that you know how to spend your money better than the government does
You believe that government is not the answer
You believe that in some instances, war IS the answer
You believe that we don’t need cradle to grave “care” from the government
You believe that everyone should be responsible for their own actions
You believe that if someone had a crappy childhood, they should be punished accordingly if they decide to go on a murderous rampage
You believe that whenever the government gets involved in anything, suddenly the price goes up and the quality goes down (healthcare)
You that believe that if people want the government to stay the hell out of their bedroom, it needs to stay the hell out of my kitchen
You believe that the first amendment protects the freedom OF religion, not the freedom FROM religion
You believe that the first amendment also protects everyone’s free speech, even if they disagree with you
You believe that if people choose to exercise their right to free speech by turning off, not attending, boycotting, etc., that’s their right and it’s not censorship
You believe that the second amendment does not only apply to law enforcement, military, politicians and rich people
You believe that “gun control” is all about how you hold your firearm
You KNOW that there is nothing in the Constitution about the “separation of church and state”
You believe that if you are required by your employer to take random drug tests to keep your job, then welfare recipients should be required to take random drug tests in order to receive your tax dollars
You believe that we should not be having 4th, 5th and 6th generations of families on the public dole
You believe that if you can afford to have an iphone, $100 sneakers, satellite dish, and a new car parked outside your government-subsidized housing, you should not be getting government-subsidized housing
You believe that the most qualified person should be hired no matter the color of their skin or last name
You don’t believe in quotas
You believe in LEGAL immigration
You believe we should be profiling when looking for terrorists

[reformed_dem]

This is not in any particular order, nor is it complete. Please feel free to add to the list.

[albie]

This is great! I might be able to add something later but it would take some thought.

[PhilosopherStone1000]

I have found that most “independents” are actually conservatives if you ask them their opinion on individual questions (taxes, abortion, gay marriage) etc. I find it amusing (though in a bittersweet way) that independents (and even some registered dems) will agree with everything you say until you conclude “that makes you a conservative” at which point they will back away in horror.

Ahh, what damage the MSM (and RINOs) have done to the “conservative brand”.

[freedumb2003]

>>You believe that EVERYONE’S taxes should be lowered <<

Not those who pay no taxes or, worse, get PAID taxes (EIC).

[righttackle44]

Thank you for the thought you’ve put into your list. Well done.

[Responsibility2nd]

I’m taking issue with this one...

“You believe that EVERYONE’S taxes should be lowered”

First of all, when 47 percent of Americans pay no income taxes, it’s kinda hard to lower them.

Second, if ya wanna be a brain dead liberal, then you should have your taxes INCREASED to pay for liberal projects. And conservatives should get the opportunity to opt out of sending tax money to fund wasteful spending projects.

[kschockeynut87]

The only thing I can think of goes like this ... Someone’s personal irresponsibility should NOT become my financial liability.

Just my two cents.

[Question Liberal Authority]

You believe in a woman's right to choose which kind of light bulb to buy.

You believe that a person casting a ballot for President Of The United States should be prepared to show at least as much identification as a person renting a video.

[reformed_dem]

This will be perceived by some moderates as sexist since you don't focus on the sperm donor as well as the woman. How about, "You choose to respect life".

Yeah, I like that. I wanted something in there about a man's choice, but liberals don't care about that.

[Aevery_Freeman]

Yes, it is viewed as the "Bed Meddler" brand.

We needn't do that, God already has it covered.

[reformed_dem]

Someone’s personal irresponsibility should NOT become my financial liability.

Good one!

[reformed_dem]

Good point.

[sodpoodle]

Well done;)

[Bloody Sam Roberts]

Adding to this list waters it down and defeats it’s purpose...defining Conservatism. It is a tad long as it is. But it’s good.

[reformed_dem]

Part of letting the left control the definition.

[reformed_dem]

Thanks!

[Aevery_Freeman]

If the woman was foolish enough to have sex without a contract (marriage license) then we, as gentlemen should presume immaculate conception.

The state should not pay her a wage for an illegitimate child (it's a bastard, not a job) nor should it hunt him down and take his wages - he can't force her to keep it so she shouldn't be allowed to force him to pay for it.

Harsh but I bet we'd see a lot less of that nonsense.

[reformed_dem]

Freedumb made that observation above and I concede that I should have worded it differently.....Perhaps just say that we are "Taxed Enough Already

[reformed_dem]

Thanks!