Humanitarian Republican. That's my new working label. With the possibility of having Crazy Liberal added to the front of that. Maybe I'll even throw in Theist. Yeah, Crazy Liberal Theist Humanitarian Republican. Just kinda rolls off the tongue... right into the sewer, alas a different post.
I found this on the GOP.org site:
I'm a Republican Because...
I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of *skin color*, creed, sex, age or disability.
I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least.
I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
There is one more line included in this, on the website ~ FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government. I just cannot stomach that line. Not in today's United States. I don't believe any single candidate for the Republican Nomination for President of the United States represents ANY of the above statements.
How do I know this? Just listen to the soundbites from the debates. No self-respecting TRUE Republican (I ♥ Barry Goldwater) would ever discuss factors such as those listed below. S/he would cite the constitution and remind others that it must be applied without mitigating factors (don't matter if you're Paris Hilton or Po'dunk Joe or Jesse Jackson)
Furthermore, I BELIEVE the Constitution must be blind to all factors outside of one's citizenship to America. (This belief eliminates the Abortion debate, Skin Color Prejudices, Gender Prejudices, Sexual Preference Prejudices, etc)
I BELIEVE medicine in America should be socialized, much like public school education, fire departments and police departments. For profit organizations in this realm should be eliminated. (EVERYONE should run out on June 29 and see Sicko! I love Michael Moore's Prescription for Change)
You should check out this page ('specially you Republicanphobes!) And see where the GOP used to be and hey, maybe we can redirect our country there again! We may have to pick a new name, one less cumbersome than my own :) In the meantime, I'm not voting for a single candidate who stole our label. They all suck. Earlier this week, the GOP Candidates were asked "Which of you would support openly gay persons in the military?" .........................silence............................... the crowd boo-ed, as well they should. All of those men should be ashamed of themselves! What kind of Human Being, especially an American in Politics, doesn't know to answer: to speak to someone about their Sex Lives on the job constitutes Sexual Harassment. Period.
Looks like I'm an Obama Girl ♥
I found this on the GOP.org site:
I'm a Republican Because...
I BELIEVE the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person’s dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
I BELIEVE in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of *skin color*, creed, sex, age or disability.
I BELIEVE free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
I BELIEVE government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
I BELIEVE the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations, and that the best government is that which governs least.
I BELIEVE the most effective, responsible and responsive government is government closest to the people.
I BELIEVE Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
I BELIEVE Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
There is one more line included in this, on the website ~ FINALLY, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government. I just cannot stomach that line. Not in today's United States. I don't believe any single candidate for the Republican Nomination for President of the United States represents ANY of the above statements.
How do I know this? Just listen to the soundbites from the debates. No self-respecting TRUE Republican (I ♥ Barry Goldwater) would ever discuss factors such as those listed below. S/he would cite the constitution and remind others that it must be applied without mitigating factors (don't matter if you're Paris Hilton or Po'dunk Joe or Jesse Jackson)
Furthermore, I BELIEVE the Constitution must be blind to all factors outside of one's citizenship to America. (This belief eliminates the Abortion debate, Skin Color Prejudices, Gender Prejudices, Sexual Preference Prejudices, etc)
I BELIEVE medicine in America should be socialized, much like public school education, fire departments and police departments. For profit organizations in this realm should be eliminated. (EVERYONE should run out on June 29 and see Sicko! I love Michael Moore's Prescription for Change)
You should check out this page ('specially you Republicanphobes!) And see where the GOP used to be and hey, maybe we can redirect our country there again! We may have to pick a new name, one less cumbersome than my own :) In the meantime, I'm not voting for a single candidate who stole our label. They all suck. Earlier this week, the GOP Candidates were asked "Which of you would support openly gay persons in the military?" .........................silence............................... the crowd boo-ed, as well they should. All of those men should be ashamed of themselves! What kind of Human Being, especially an American in Politics, doesn't know to answer: to speak to someone about their Sex Lives on the job constitutes Sexual Harassment. Period.
Looks like I'm an Obama Girl ♥
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