On social issues I'm a fan. "Pro-lifers" make me nervous as a general rule...but as far as they go..this one seems to be pretty alright
( Read more... )
That's exactly what I started thinking the more I learned about her. She's really a fantastic representitive of what I want to see in government. I can respect the majority of her views even if, )like in the case of same sex marriage and abortion), I don't necessaraly AGREE with them) and I don't think that her personal views particularly infulence her politics as much as some .... other people allow theirs to. I feel like she'd actually work to pass legislation that's FAIR rather then legislation that she thinks is RIGHT (her fight for same sex benefits being a good example). I'd be interested to see where she sits on banning of abortion (I know sevral have said that a republican president would be a disaster b/c of appointing justices that could potentially overturn roe v wade
( ... )
Is she an advocate of creationism OVER evolution or along side? One I can stomach 9though not particularly well), one is kind of a deal breaker.
I'm not sure she undermines McCains arguement that Obama isn't ready to be president...I mean...she's not RUNNING for president. then again, the chances of McCain surviving the next 4 years are like what....1 in 10?
She undermines McCain's argument that Obama is not ready to be president? How? At least Palin has experience RUNNING A GOVERNMENT, something that Obama clearly does not as a senator.
There's a lot more to choosing a party then those social issues which, honestly, shouldn't even be under the federal government's rule to begin with. Concerning matters of Fiscal policy, and things that involve the military? I'm far more in line with the republican view point then I am with the democratic. I'm also more on the republican side of the fire arms debate.
As far as finding a party (or rather a candidate, as I'm not a particular fan of party voting for party voting's sake) that's in line with my ideas and policies that I'd like to see our country follow, I'm certainly more in line with the republican stance on things.
I agree that it's ridiculous the federal govt gets to make decisions about really personal issues. That's why I support the Democrats, because the social issues are so important to me.
As a doctor, I definitely find McCain's position kind of annoying. I can't believe he said that everyone is insured because they can use the ER. Although I see a lot of my colleagues switching sides as their income goes up.
Honestly, I'm pretty much the most militant pro-choice person you're likely to run across. I believe the right to choose, as a woman, is 100% non-negotiable, now...the question as to if I'd ever DO IT if I'd ever terminate a pregnancy...no...I can honestly say that I can't imagine myself in a situaion when I would. But the point is that the choice should be MINE not someone elses.
As pro-choice as I am, I do believe roe v. wade is flawed (though I agree with the decision) that's REALLY not a matter for the federal government....I'm not sure how keen I am on "overturning" it though..I'm not hoenstly sure what that would mean. I mean, yes, the control would then rest with the states (where it's SUPPOSED TO) but there's just so much uncertenty involved in something like that...
Comments 13
Reply
Reply
Reply
(The comment has been removed)
Is she an advocate of creationism OVER evolution or along side? One I can stomach 9though not particularly well), one is kind of a deal breaker.
I'm not sure she undermines McCains arguement that Obama isn't ready to be president...I mean...she's not RUNNING for president. then again, the chances of McCain surviving the next 4 years are like what....1 in 10?
Reply
Reply
(The comment has been removed)
this seals the deal for obama/biden.
hooray for mccain picking an advocate to reinstate the bonds of repression on the american woman!
Reply
Reply
As far as finding a party (or rather a candidate, as I'm not a particular fan of party voting for party voting's sake) that's in line with my ideas and policies that I'd like to see our country follow, I'm certainly more in line with the republican stance on things.
Reply
As a doctor, I definitely find McCain's position kind of annoying. I can't believe he said that everyone is insured because they can use the ER. Although I see a lot of my colleagues switching sides as their income goes up.
Reply
As pro-choice as I am, I do believe roe v. wade is flawed (though I agree with the decision) that's REALLY not a matter for the federal government....I'm not sure how keen I am on "overturning" it though..I'm not hoenstly sure what that would mean. I mean, yes, the control would then rest with the states (where it's SUPPOSED TO) but there's just so much uncertenty involved in something like that...
Reply
Reply
Leave a comment