Conservatives and Right-Libertarians support most of the same issues. Most of FR have no principles. I ask, "just what do you stand for?" Because many here say that Bush is some sort of great leader of men who will pave the way for a rebirth of limited government if only we give him more time. Bush doesn't believe in limited government and there is no evidence for you to base any position that he does because the sum total of his administration's actions has been to increase federal size and power. He has done more to consolidate federal power than any Democrat since FDR.
Conservatism will head into a death spiral as movement if this keeps up. The more compromises that are made and not fought with every means availible, the more each new generation of "conservatism" will just accept big government. I am starting to come to the conclusion that every single Bush supporter could care less about the size of the government so long as he keeps his pants on and tells the French to fsck off. Which is fine with me, I'm part French and even I dislike the French. But that's not what makes a (Goldwater) conservative (which I'm starting to think is the only real conservative, since it resembles a somewhat consistent philosophy other than f$%^ the hippies).
I think I will actually vote for Bush. I'll help him get reelected. If he doesn't change like all you Bushbots say he will then by all means... post your mailing addresses. I'll send you some freshly killed crows for you to feast on for four years of socialist governance.
I think I will actually vote for Bush. I'll help him get reelected. If he doesn't change like all you Bushbots say he will then by all means... post your mailing addresses. I'll send you some freshly killed crows for you to feast on for four years of socialist governance.
200 posted on 01/31/2004 11:59:28 AM EST by AuthenticLiberal
But conservative is a relative word.. taking in all you share in your post. Please do NOT say FReepers have /has no principles. We all have varied approaches & takes on lots of issues. Most at FR are NOT vegetarians. tis okay - me with them & them with me (I think???) That is the mole hill.
FR is a group with much diversity or religion, race, educational background and age.
We chose our battles for the big issues. The big issue for us NOW is reflecting GWB to assure the security of our country is continued.
Yes, those of us who think he is a great leader and a man of principal (and yes compassion) are not 100% delirious with some of the more liberal trends. What is proposed, is written & passed by congress & SIGNED BY THE PRESIDENT, might be quite another thing
WE have to put our faith in someone. I put ultimate faith in the God I worship. I put national faith in GWB to do what is right ... (and yes, I didn't always agree with what my parents said growing up, but you know .. they were right)
GWB now has a broader overview & amount of knowledge than you or I.