[tkathy]

IMO us moderates are the only ones capable of rational thought. Both the left and right extremes are intellectually crippled by ideology.

[peacebaby]

I've learned from reading these threads that I am a RINO because I have somewhat differing views (though not much different) on abortion, and - I admit - no definite opinion on gay marriage as of yet.

I do not agree with this RINO (Republican in Name Only). That doesn't make any sense.

Still and all, I am Republican (moderate if one wants to call it) and bristle at the notion that I - as a moderate if one must - muddy the waters for the Republican party.

[The Ghost of FReepers Past]

IMO us moderates are the only ones capable of rational thought. Both the left and right extremes are intellectually crippled by ideology.

What makes you a moderate? Pro-abortion? Pro-gay? Pro-tax? What? How does that put you beyond the reach of intelligent opposition? All who disagree with you are intellectually crippled? Hahahahaha! Do you even know how arrogant and nonintellectual you sound?

[k2blader]

We bow to your superiority.

Not.

[Major Matt Mason]

IMO us moderates are the only ones capable of rational thought. Both the left and right extremes are intellectually crippled by ideology.

What, specifically, makes you a "moderate", and why? And please, something more than the ridiculous, "I'm fiscally conservative but socially liberal", which is an impossibility. What are your specific views on issues?