Political shit post to clear my conscience

Feb 11, 2017 10:12 PM

johnnycochran1868

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So I'm registered as a Republican in my state but I would like at least the few that read this in usersub to know that we (republicans) are all not like the current administration.

I absolutely hate what they have turned this party into from the immigration ban with no substantial proof of threats to alternative facts and most importantly advertising Ivanka's brand on national t.v. as a "free commercial". I support mental health checks on people trying to purchase guns and obtain a Conceal Carry Permit. I do support legal immigration but the process is already strict and lengthy as it is. I also support gay marriage and LGBT rights, what ever you want to do in your own home is fine by me, everyone is entitled to happiness as a human right (within reason i.e. not serial killers). Some of my best friends are gay or have immigrated and I fucking love them, we still will toss back a few cold ones and I will invite them over for dinner whenever I get the chance.

I support women's rights and equal pay if you are good at your job regardless of race or gender then why the fuck do you not deserve equal pay. If you want to have an abortion that is fine since that is on your own conscience not mine why should I get a say in what you do with your own body. I hate what this party has come to represent and I almost feel ashamed to tell people I am republican. I am conservative on some issues but I'm liberal on others if you swing extreme one way or the other then you are fucking moron and can see as far as your dick is long which more than likely isn't but two inches.

If you don't believe in climate change I want you to park your car in your garage and shut the door then turn it on. Let's see how long you live before passing out and maybe that will change your mind. I hate how people think that because you align as a certain party you are extreme in that aspect. I don't agree with safe spaces though, the world is not all sunshine and rainbows so toughen the fuck up and deal with it.

Why can we all not get along in the land of opportunity but still have rules to govern ourselves within reason to prevent anarchy. I'm sorry this is another political shit post but I hate to see the divide that has now come to this country.

TL;DR: OP is a faggot lol and hates what the party he identifies as stands for. Take a minute to appreciate everyone regardless of religion, orientation or race.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

With your description of yourself, are you *sure* you're a republican? Because you sound exactly the opposite of one.

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 2

I have no problems with political parties. I have a problem with backward attitudes that divide us and pander to fear.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Dude, you're a Democrat.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

Did you vote for him? Did you vote a straight ticket?

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 2

I am a registered Democrat married to a Republican. A person is not solely their political party. :)

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

The Republicans got taken over by what in 1992 would have been the Reform Party. Protectionism/Nationalism that didn't have a place earlier.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 2

I'm glad you put this up OP. Though you sound more like a dem to me.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 4

You sound like a moderate (which apparently is unheard of these days). I agree with pretty much everything you said and stand for the same.

9 years ago | Likes 303 Dislikes 3

I agree w/OP, too. While not registered as anything, I vote overwhelmingly for Democrats. *shrug*

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I guess us moderates should make ourselves heard more! We can each get more done at the state level, let states decide for themselves.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Most Americans, and people in general everywhere are moderate I think. Most people I interact with anyway.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Except I'm an independent (with a liberal lean since I'm originally from New York)

9 years ago | Likes 33 Dislikes 1

I'm a left-leaning moderate. Honestly can't stand the far-left liberals that go way out of bounds reality

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

I am a moderate and these are basically all my views. MODERATES UNITE.... and have a pleasant civilized discussion

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Especially where you hate how people assume if you identify with one party you represent the extreme...and then go and cite safe spaces like

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 0

It's a common democrat thing ????

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

I lean more democrat but I do agree with some republicans and their views.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

me too. But after this I will never vote Rep again.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

You're not alone. I'm a Left wing/Right wing liberal who can't seem to find any logic or moderation in today's politics. Stay strong OP.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Who did you vote for??????

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Solid post, man.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

So basically your a fiscal republican and a social common senser.

9 years ago | Likes 34 Dislikes 3

Reminder, Republicans are not fiscal conservatives. Analysis of Trumps tax plan indicated it would add more to the dept than Bernies.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

People like OP were actually the Alt right before they got branded by the media and co-opted.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Reminder, Republicans are not fiscal conservatives. Analysis of Trumps tax plan indicated it would add more to the dept than Bernies.

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 1

And Bernies included single payer and "free" public college.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

is fiscal conservativism usually measured in terms of national debt effect? I usually hear about it in terms of taxing the wealthy or not.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

If you voted for Trump then your apology is empty. There was plenty of evidence that this would be a shitshow, and it is.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

You are like me, socially liberal, economically conservative. There are not really candidates for us, YET! But I'm hoping the tides turn.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

which is absolutely stunning to me. I thought this election was going to be won by someone with this stance. I still don't get why it wasn't

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

and I don't think I'll ever get it

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

The current president is not a republican. He is a nationalist populist who ran under the Republican Party ticket. He hijacked the nom.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 2

He won the Republican primary because they voted for him. Every republican congressman supports him. in what way is he not a Republican?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Look up nationalism and populism. Neither represents the party,

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Yeah, but congressional Republicans have been heading off the deep end for a while too

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Congratulations, OP, you're a sensible human being. You listen to reason, like the majority of us. However you're lost on the fact that the/

9 years ago | Likes 20 Dislikes 7

extremeists are the loudest ones who stole the usual labels on both sides; demo's are intolerant murdering rioters and the reps are fascists

9 years ago | Likes 11 Dislikes 5

How are they fascists though?

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Because facists are facists? We're talking about the extremeists here, not the general public. I'd say Mike Pence can be labeled as extremst

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

So you're a Republican, but don't agree with anything they stand for?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 2

Not all Republicans are greedy, hating, lying, bigots. But if you are a greedy, hating, lying, bigot...you're probably a Republican. :)

9 years ago | Likes 13 Dislikes 13

So...why do you identify as a Republican then?

9 years ago | Likes 14 Dislikes 4

Probably fiscally conservative / wants limited government

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Exactly. If the only thing you agree with on the platform is fiscal conservatism then are you really R?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

+ base "voters" brought in more crazies until the whole party was either lunatics, or those posing as them to stay in office. Read: cowards.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

That is half the platform - fiscal is 1/2, social is the other.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

the question is are they really Republican? The answer is no. They hijacked the party and twisted it to cater to the lowest of the low. +

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

It's the "No True Scotsman" fallacy. Yes, they are really Republican. Neither one of those are actually in their platform in any real way.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

How long have you been a Republican? I don't see any answers or responses to these.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Out of curiosity, are you Republican because you agree with a lot of the same platform or believe in the idea of a small central government?

9 years ago | Likes 40 Dislikes 0

my indoctrination: Let people be unless they are doing harm. Let's decide and take care of each other on a state level. We know our needs.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

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9 years ago (deleted Aug 6, 2019 6:19 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Jeezis crashed our party. :(

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

lol. They stole that from our playbook. >.< silly buttons.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

The libertarian party believes in taking care of nobody.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Bleeding heart libertarian then. Arizona school.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

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9 years ago (deleted Aug 6, 2019 6:19 AM) | Likes 0 Dislikes 0

Nope, their platform includes razing ALL social programs and hoping that private charity prevents starvation.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Nope, their platform includes razing ALL social programs and hoping that private charity prevents starvation.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Republicans are not a basket full of deplorable. Most of the ones I've met voted for Trump because trade deals cost them their jobs 1/2

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 3

Yes, many Republican voters are not. The GOP, however it's utter garbage.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 2

Exactly. This is lost on so many people.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

There's a new wing of the democratic party that I want people to look at before they check out of politics. Justicedemocrats.com/platform

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

Give it just a couple of minutes. Americans need better representation from their politicians. Peace

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

Or dont, say they both are fucking trash, as they are.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 5

This.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 2

Trump isn't actually a Republican. Stop equating someone's party to the sum of what they actually stand for.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

Seriously asking, did you really think mexico was going to pay for the wall?

9 years ago | Likes 12 Dislikes 4

No one I know ever did.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 1

I dunno I figured how annoying trump was they might be glad to pay for a wall to keep him out

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Sigh, I know people that did. A lot of them.

9 years ago | Likes 10 Dislikes 2

The question is: do they still think Mexico is going to pay for it, or do they realize that Trump said in a round about way that we will.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

They believe that he is going to find a way to force Mexico to pay when he renegotiated NAFTA.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OR, the more, um, differently educated ones, they think that the tariff he imposed is somehow not going to be passed onto to us. Somehow.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

OR, the more, um, differently educated ones, they think that the tariff he imposed is somehow not going to be passed onto to us. Somehow.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

"Passed on"? a tarrif all ready applies directly to the consumer.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Did you vote for Trump?

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 4

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Oh my god you can't just go around asking people why they're white!

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Shit, did I do that? Lol.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

But you just couldn't bring yourself to vote for Hillary, right?

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 3

No chance in hell.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Dude, I can almost feel the condescension dripping off your comment.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Did you?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 1

I did too. Still don't get the hatred towards her

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

Didn't really have a choice. It was her or this monster. I voted against the monster.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 3

I voted Johnson. Since I hit 18 (5 years ago), I've found myself leaning more towards third party candidates.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

None of those really align with the modern republican platform.

9 years ago | Likes 162 Dislikes 15

That's because the modern republican platform doesn't really align with most traditional conservative values.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Funfact: You don't have to agree with everything your party stands for.

9 years ago | Likes 6 Dislikes 1

How about anything? If you won't leave when it no longer represent your interests it's not a political affiliation, you just like elephants.

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 0

This has to be the reason.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Funfact: You don't have to agree with everything your party stands for.

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 3

True dat, but reading most of these points they're main pillars of the GOP platform and OP disagrees with all of them.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 1

OP is a libertarian, which is essentially, "Do whatever you want, but don't infringe on my right to do what I want"

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 2

The main pillars of the GOP platform are to reduce the size of government, reduce taxes, and reduce regulations, enabling a free market.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 1

Right, I'll believe that when me shit turns purple and smells like rainbow sherbet. Those are conservative ideals, not the GOP's ideals.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I didn't delve into too much on the extreme side just bringing to light issues people think we don't agree with.

9 years ago | Likes 47 Dislikes 4

Hate to break it to you pal, but you're not a Republican.

9 years ago | Likes 4 Dislikes 0

Social liberal, economic conservative?

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 0

Social liberal, economic conservative?

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 0

This is how I describe myself

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I feel like I'm moving more and more into this area

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Get the fuck outta here with some bullshit like that

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 5

Great debating skills...

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Did you just not mention the Republican parts that you agree with? Because none of this aligns at all with anything they do.

9 years ago | Likes 9 Dislikes 2

^ the party I mean, not individual people necessarily.

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

I had to register as independent, I can't be attached to this shit show. What happened to fiscal conservancy and leaving people alone?

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

I'm Republican and I agree with you mostly, but I'm leaning a bit further right. Just letting you know you're not alone.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

Your virtue has been signaled, and accepted.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1

I think you just need to be honest with yourself and admit you align more with the democrat platform. I had to do it as well, it gets easier

9 years ago | Likes 59 Dislikes 10

Not true. I lean waaaay more libertarian than democrat. I remain registered R so that I can vote in primaries. I agree w OP. I want to show1

9 years ago | Likes 3 Dislikes 3

Same

9 years ago | Likes 8 Dislikes 1

Not true. I lean waaaay more libertarian than democrat. I remain registered R so that I can vote in primaries. I agree w OP. I want to show1

9 years ago | Likes 16 Dislikes 3

Me too. Moderate has become a dirty word, apparently, but that's where most of us reside.

9 years ago | Likes 5 Dislikes 0

That republicanism is not reflected in current affairs.

9 years ago | Likes 15 Dislikes 1

I agree with this. But I also think the left is making that hard for many. Progressivism, while a worthy cause, overplayed it's hand.

9 years ago | Likes 7 Dislikes 3

Time to take a step back toward the center.

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 0

How so? Outside some social issues, I don't think true progressivism has really been that well-represented at the Federal level

9 years ago | Likes 2 Dislikes 0

Mainly on social issues. It's counter-productive to push causes that don't directly affect a lot of people who are worried about jobs, imho

9 years ago | Likes 1 Dislikes 1