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_ave_

Why we all hate republicans and why republicans should probably hate themselves

Sep 30, 2008 22:54

Maybe the diatribe shouldn't be so blunt, especially since I consider myself to be a conservative on some (probably quite a few) issues. I think somehow liberals all tend to hold a secret picture inside of a crusty, racist, homophobic, bloated, and acridly xenophobic and close-minded old white man belting over talk-radio about American shoulds and ( Read more... )

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idislikehugs October 2 2008, 13:53:47 UTC

Gotta say, Takeo, but I'm a registered Republican and do not hate the Republican party. Rather, I'm disappointed with both parties. I think they're both inherently corrupt - I think the whole political process is fucked.

But come November, I will vote. And I will vote for McCain, on the premise that I am voting for the lesser of two evils.

_ave_ October 2 2008, 15:56:08 UTC

and how are your parents voting?

considering his VP choice I would figure the lesser of two evils belonging firmly to Obama. Besides, in terms of policies and issues?

I can't necessarily be objective based on the fact that I do take many cues from important social issues, but allowing for subjectivity I don't see the superiority of either position. I would have figured you would have taken the libertarian approach and voted Ron Paul.

danouche October 2 2008, 22:19:27 UTC

Good post, and well articulated.

It took me a long time to move out from under my Republican/Conservative upbringing. I was in my late 20's before I would even consider voting blue. I'm still in some ways probably technically conservative, i.e. I am more comfortable with status quo than change. I also believe in taking responsibility for one self. But at heart, in every part of life, I am centrist. I also think universal health care is a right in the one of the richest countries on earth.

I cast my vote today, and it was for Obama. I want change (regardless of his slogan) I want leadership. I want diplomacy. I want not to be ashamed of my president. I want young, and I want dynamic. Also, whilst I think McCain could actually do a decent job, Palin scares the shit out of me.