Frame your answer in regard to the conservative ideology that has driven our country into the ground since Bush was elected. Thx.
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Personally, I believe that liberals are a valuable part of the democratic institution in the United States. So are conservatives. Discussion and debate is healthy for our republic and should be encouraged. Uniformity in thinking and political ideology is what leads to things like fascism, dictatorship and/or totalitarianism. \n\nIn the words of former President Theordore Roosevelt: "To announce that there must be no criticism of the President, or that we are to stand by the President, right or wrong, is not only unpatriotic and servile, but is morally treasonable to the American public." \n\nAs a moderate conservative, I have no problem with liberals. I disagree with them and their political beliefs but welcome them in the political process and debate.
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I would say that the current government is definitely not what the majority of American people want.  The American system is not looking much like a democracy these days.  I would say the people that do support the actions of the current administration are mostly those that are still eating up the propaganda that they are being fed by the monstrous corporate machine to which the administration caters.  The USA is almost certainly headed for deeper sh*t than it is already in because of Bush's policies.  The idea that destroying a country, and inflicting such massive suffering on its people is making the world and the US more secure is rediculous.  All you have to do to see this is ask yourself what you would want done in retaliation for your family being killed in a bomb dropped on your home by another country's military.  This administration's foreign policy is making more people angry at the US on a daily basis.
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It felt like spring after a very long winter. Like the renaissance after the dark ages. The 2006 mid-terms gave me back hope for my country. After 12 years of domination by right wing religious conservative zealots, we are back to sanity.\nNow we can get to work on our problems at home and regain our respect in the world.\nYippee!!!
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This question is rhetorical, of course, because there is absolutely nothing "conservative" about slapping the United States Constitution and the American people in the face.\n\nIf Republicans would just admit they are scaredy-cats who believe in police states, not democratic Republics and certainly not conservatism, they would have more credibility.
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Well due to the dominant conservative ideology we have in the country, I don't believe that we can ever legalize drugs. Conservatives see legalization as a means of condoning its practice and use. Despite eliminating the flow of money towards organized crime, and essentially ending the "war on drugs," the decriminalization of substance abuse and legalized sales of drugs is seen as a ineffective solution.
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because they're scared.  Their own party has tried to scare the pants out of people to get votes and they succeeded...for a while anway.  Until about a couple weeks ago when dems took control of the house and senate.  Next, the presidency!!  I'm conservative but I am also a dem.  In fact there are a lot of people like me who don't necessarily agree with republicans but aren't godless liberals like republicans say we are.
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I think the problem with this country right now is that both sides are grandstanding on each and every topic.  Mainstream America is neither Democratic or Republican.  Most Americans are independent, middle of the road types.  People should use their mind and the situation at hand to determine what stand they should take and what decision should be made.  Make a decision based on what political party you belong to is ludicris.  Call me a liberal Republican or a conservative Democrat, I really don't care.  But do call me an independent self thinking American.
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You're going to get some real heat over this question. Conservatives will say you are not entitled to your opinions. Whenever a liberal administration takes over, you will see the world will step back from the brink.  I just pray we don't get past the 'tipping point' (see link). \nConservatives care about conservatives, but liberals care about everyone.
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true conservatives have had their philosophy usurped by the neoCONS. neoconservatives new conservatives for whom the only thing worth conserving is their ability to amass power and great financial wealth.  it's kinda like how Christianity has been usurped by the Fundy Evangelicals whose whole point in power is to force their dogma onto others via politics.
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Not true.\n\nJust CONSERVATIVE is dirty.\n\nLOL
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Doesn't work for conservatives because Bush isn't a conservative.  Remember there is a difference between a conservative and a Republican. Bush is a neocon Republican which is a liberal on spending and wants a one world government.  I as a Conservative would prefer no impeachment but would like him out and a true Conservative in but no Hillery. I an hower afraid we may be on a downward spiral on all your issues regaurdless.
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conservative on: pro-support for war in irag/iran, pro-confederate battle flag, pro-get the metal storm into production.\n\nliberal on pro-choice, pro-give land back to Indians (at least some of it), pro-clean up the nuclear dump sites, pro-environmentalist, pro-affirmative action
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Today it is divided up between religious and secular, liberals and conservatives with one still active group of Republicans working like hell to bring back the agenda. Another of the great divisions comes from how much government do the people of America want? Conservatives and Liberals alike want more federal power over the people including academic education curriculum, one school fits all! Health care must be government controlled which will make it part of any partisan campaign for power. The FDA now wants to control our supplements and we gave them that power within CAFTA. The government will direct our length of stay in the hospital without exceptions and these are liberal and conservative desires. Unless we can stop it, how we die will be a part of the federal government’s plans. We all saw Bush’s reaction to the Schiavo case. \n\nWhat did we expect from a man who had never seen a war, never made a success in any business venture or earned a wage in his life? Could he be expected to keep America free from assault, keep our government out of our personal lives and our business proceedings? His campaign managers knew the GOP agenda but did he? Hell yes they need spanked.
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Conservatives:\n\nDefend Bush and his mess in Iraq\n\nDefend sexual predators in their party.\n\nTwist words of Democrats when they are desperate.\n\nAre leaving their own party in droves by now.\n\nThose who stay in the now-stale "Neo-Right" are shameless.\n\nAnd immoral.
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Great Post, thanks for putting it up! By the way, you're 100% right. As for the neocon, who said that thanks to the repuklicans terrorists aren't blowing us up. Here's a news flash...9-11 happened while the repubs were "protecting" us and Bin Laden (the guy behind 9-11) is still running free laughing at us while we spend all our resources (tax dollars) in Iraq!
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I grew up in a conservative home, although I didn't know it at the time. Politics were not the dinner table topic. In may teens, I started to become more liberal in my view of the world. By my twenties,I was wild, and free, and I was all but full blow liberal by this time.With the birth of my first daughter, that all started to change.I guess I started to become my parents. Now I'm back to being a conservative. Some of my liberal views remain, some what. Like, while I don't think Global warming is caused by human consumption, I also don't think we should go knocking down every tree because we can.I live in Florida, Trust Me I know what progress can do to a pristine environment.\n\nIn short. You are product of your environment.If it changes your out look will too.\n\nHappy birthday to me I'll be 40 in 3 days.
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Several of the gains made by Democrats were by conservative democrats. Joe Lieberman, a registered and caucased Dem, ran against his own party's nominee as an independant... and WON! Joe is a conservative Dem that supports the cause of fighting terror. So if the war in Iraq is the cause for the shift in power, why were conservatives elected? While a majority of Americans feel things are going wrong in Iraq, they still understand the reason we are there. We are NOT supporting the Dem's idea of passing the baton of victory to the terrorists, but instead, want to be open-minded that we need a new strategy that will better ensure victory.\n\nAnother gleeming hope for Republicans is the fact that referendums this election tend to favor conservatism. Several states banned same sex marriage. One state banned abortion. Basically, while there was a cry for change in power, a majority of Americans still cling to conservative views. \n\nWatch for Joe Lieberman to rally other Conservative Dems in the Senate. Should the VA seat fold to a Dem, the control they hoped for is still not locked. Joe and a handfull of Conservative Dems will still swing a good deal of power to the President on issues of the war on terrorism.