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To: Extremely Extreme Extremist

Rudy was the candidate of the Liberal Party of New York:

Here's a brief synopsis of their platform:


Reproductive Freedom

The Liberal Party supports a woman's right to choose abortion and rejects all measures to restrict this basic civil right. Women should have access to information on all the alternatives available to them so that they are able to make informed decisions. Abortions, birth control measures and decent pre- and neo-natal health care should be available to all women, regardless of their ability to pay. We support the expansion of programs which provide for sex education and availability of condoms to young people as a means to promote responsible sexual behavior, prevent against the spread of AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases and reduce teen pregnancy.

Health Care

The Liberal Party believes that access to affordable, decent health care for all is the mark of a civilized society and supports universal health insurance. No American should die because of a lack of financial resources. In addition, health care dollars must be spent more efficiently. Non-emergency patients currently forced to use expensive hospital emergency rooms should instead have access to community-based primary medical facilities and preventative programs. Alternative cost-effective care, including at-home and hospice care should be made available to those not requiring hospitalization.

Education

The Liberal Party believes that a quality public school system is essential for equality of opportunity for all Americans, regardless of economic circumstances. We have consistently opposed all measures, including tuition tax credits, to fund private and parochial schools with taxpayer dollars. These proposals can only serve to destroy the viability of our public school system and raise serious constitutional questions regarding the separation of church and state. All students who have the desire and ability to pursue higher education should be able to do so and should be financially assisted, when necessary, so as to enable them to fully realize their potential.

Crime

Government's first responsibility is to protect its citizens from harm; the right to safety is the most basic civil right. Individuals who commit crimes must be held responsible for their actions. The Liberal Party supports life imprisonment without parole legislation and is opposed to the death penalty. Capital punishment has never been a deterrent to crime and the state ought not resort to this ultimate brutality.

Civic Responsibility

The Liberal Party believes it is a privilege to be an American citizen. Those who reap the benefits of our enduring democracy, the freedoms we enjoy and our economic system have a duty and obligation to give back something positive to the nation. We believe all citizens must partake in the electoral process. There is no greater threat to the survival of our democracy than the apathy of the people.

The Environment

New York, the United States, and the world are in the grip of an environmental crisis. This crisis not only threatens the survival of endangered species and habitats, it threatens the health and well-being of the human population as well. We can no longer ignore the long-term effects of human activities on the environment. It is essential that environmental considerations and costs be fully taken into account by government and business alike.

Civil Rights

Certain groups within our society have historically suffered discrimination due to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, and economic class. The Liberal Party supports comprehensive civil rights legislation to ensure that members of such groups are not discriminated against, either in or outside of the workplace.

http://www.liberalparty.org/platform.html


Now, tell me again why any Republican should support this man, and why he isn't a contender for the Democrat Party or even the Green Party nomination?


31 posted on 01/28/2007 11:37:36 AM PST by EternalVigilance (With Republicans like these, who needs Democrats?)
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To: EternalVigilance

Apparently, liberals think that Republicans should nominate Rudy so that candidates from the two largest political parties will both be pro-abortion, pro-gay, and pro-illegal...thus trying to strip the electorate of the opportunity to choose otherwise.


33 posted on 01/28/2007 11:41:13 AM PST by Old_Mil (http://www.gohunter08.com/)
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To: EternalVigilance
How is the Liberal Party platform different than that of the GOP? Hell it's even more conservative than the NY state GOP.
34 posted on 01/28/2007 11:42:10 AM PST by Extremely Extreme Extremist (Forgot your tagline? Click here to have it resent!)
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To: EternalVigilance
Now, tell me ... why he isn't a contender for the Democrat Party or even the Green Party nomination?

Because he doesn't have to be. The Libs are playing both ends against the middle.

76 posted on 01/28/2007 12:31:22 PM PST by P8riot (I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.)
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To: EternalVigilance
Rudy ran in NY - where everyone runs on a number of tickets - including the liberal ticket.

Don't forget about the possiblity of ideologicial purity you have in the Constitution Party. Imagine - no dissent!

90 posted on 01/28/2007 12:41:03 PM PST by Sunsong
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