Note to the religious right - fiscal conservatives are your allies.
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Did you read the article? Fiscal conservatives WHO ARE SOCIAL CONSERVATIVES are our allies.
Libertarians; small goverment idealists; fiscal only; RINO’s; etc.... can all go take a hike unless they are socially conservative.
Just a note. I don’t expect the stupid wing of social conservatives to agree.
Resp2nd, the word "conserve" has two primary definitions.
One is to "protect from harm or decay." That is what "conserving" is under that definition.
The other is "to use something sparingly." That is what "conserving" is under that definition.
So as a self-described conservative, Responsibility2nd, WHICH kind of "conservative" are you? Are you one who seeks to use government to "protect" American culture "from harm and decay"?
OR are you the kind of "conservative" who seeks to "use [government] sparingly"?
Similarly, social conservatives who are not also fiscally conservative should also be told to take a hike.
Case in point: let's say there is legislation up for consideration which would greatly reduce lifetime eligibility for welfare benefits, and act as an incentive for women to stay in school and go into the workforce instead of going on welfare. Long-term, it would reduce poverty and reduce the deficit. But short-term, it's likely to increase the number of abortions. Would you support or oppose the measure?