Politics! - or, Why I'm Voting Democrat This Year.

[standing_dragon]

So. Let's talk politics for a minute.

That's right, politics.

Most of you know that I'm ultimately a political moderate, choosing no party affiliation (I used to say 'Libertarian' when pressed - but man, those guys have gone kooky in recent years) - I worked the Perot campaign in late high school during his first bid for the presidency, and I've

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[virtualmel]

Exactly. In fact I did listen to some of McCain's speeches, just to be fair. When he started talking about "freedoms" and "Pro-Life" and how wire tapping was just peachy with him, was when I made my decision on who to vote for.

I actually identify with the classical definition of "conservative", meaning I am a fan of small government. As long as I'm not hurting anyone (that's including myself), it's nobody's business how I live my life.

[causticlello]

*applauds* Bravo. Well said. I particularly like the Jefferson quote and "Theology has very little place in government. It belongs among the people, and in their hands - but not in the books of law that govern the work and safety of society proper." Agreed.

[rethought]

I have always pursued the separation of church and state. To me, attempting to combine them is possibly the worst of all bad ideas.

[pleroma]

Well-spoken as usual, S.

Thanks for posting that.

[gieseppi]

Dude I love you but we'll have to agree to disagree.

BTW you still haven't told me where you guys live now so I can come visit.