Since being a political "moderate" these days will subject yourself to ridicule by the two major parties...
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Mmmm... CENTRIST POLITICAL PARTY!\n\n"For example, I'm very much opposed to abortion, but I'm a strong believer in environmental protection."\nYeah, I'm pretty much anti-abortion. Environmental protection... how far are your beliefs? Because I'm okay with some aspects of that, but I have my limits.\n\n"I'm against high taxes, but I believe in staying out of wars whenever possible."\nEh, I'll agree with your view of high taxes (and of course pork-barrel spending). I'm not an isolationist, however.\n\n"I'm an atheist, but I have no problem with public displays of religious symbols or prayer in schools."\nWell good for you! Seriously, "atheist fundamentalists" are somewhere on my Top 10 groups of people thet annoy the hell out of me, and you aren't one of them.\n\n"I think both political parties have good ideas, and I have no problem taking the best ones from each of them."\nDude, I like the way you think (well, about this anyway)! Good luck!
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I agree with your general statement. I am a self-proclaimed democrat. However, I find that I agree with many republican political views. I wish that things weren't so black and white and people were more receptive to others views. I really feel badly when republicans say how they hate "liberal whiners" because even though I consider myself liberal, I'm not so liberal and open minded that my brains have fallen out. I can see when the democrat reps are in the wrong. I can admit when republicans may have a better idea. We all need to reach our hand out to each other and embrace our differences and also our similarities.
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You most certainly can voice your opinion. Debate and disagreements are going to come. That's also part of living in a free society.\n\nThe ridicule comes from those who disagree and can't debate without having to say unnecessary things. Unfortunately it's simply a lack of respect for others that brings that out. And that's a part of a free society as well.
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Sounds like your doing some finger pointing yourself.  Politicians are always blaming someone else.  Misdirection is the name of the game.
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Probably not, because the two parties are of opposite beliefs as to how the country should be run.  Things will settle down a little, and the barbs will be more subtle.  Remember, the Presidential election is next, and it will start up about a year before the election.
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The Republican part is torn up by people like you who are socially liberal and economically conservative.  Your unwillingness to tax and spend won't make you welcome in the Democratic party though.  Libertarians are moderating some of their views - give them a second chance....
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I do know what you mean! I hate it!!! I have always voted for who the I thought would be the best person for each election, not the best party. I have both lib & con points of views on different issues!!! What are they going to call me. Nothing in this world is just black or white and I don't understand people who feel the same way across the board on all the issues. Just be yourself, and ignore the fools who think everything should have a label !!!!!!!!!!
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Seems to me that you pretty much hit the nail on the head.  Both parties have their scandals, their morons, and their self-righteous flag-toting extremists.  It is easy to complain when you aren't held accountable for the decision, so Bush-bashing is becoming more popular than ever.  The Democrats, being liberals in most regards, also have more division within their party.  Having said that, if it was up to some of the Republicans today, we'd still have blacks as slaves and women working only for the family.  What I'm saying is, both sides have their great minds and their fools, but historically the Democratic party has been more influencial and active in promoting equality.
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Mind your own business..you are trying to put a battle up for your own agenda...that is NOT nice, not right. MYOB!
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I agree with you, honestly, that's why I don't align myself with either party.
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Yes, I am sick of the foolishness and name calling on people involved in the government. I myself do not "name-call" people I do not like in politics, because I find it inmature and ignorant. Instead, I find that it is much better to find logical points against them then use naive name calling.
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I don't think that it's just Republicans that have led us down this path. It's both parties fault. Both parties fight with one another, dividing the country just so they can say they are right. I have conservative leanings but I am tired of hearing the Republican b/s. I am also tired of hearing Democrat b/s too. Both sides are taking away my country, my liberties and freedoms everyday! It's so bad watching or hearing the constant banter, I almost get to the point where I am physically sick to my stomach. In the next election, I am not voting for Democrat or Republican. I am voting independent. America needs a third party to help balance the powers that be.
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The problem I'm noticing lately is that you can disagree, but only if you are a liberal disagreeing with a conservative (speaking truth to power).  If you're a conservative disagreeing with a liberal you are a bigot.
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You;re probably neither, party politics never really fits snuggly with one's personal beliefs. Obviously im in the UK so its different parties but i believe the principal is the same, i vote Liberal but i do not agree with everything they say, its just as a previous answerer said its about chosing the lesser of the evils for yourself.
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Eh we'll always be bi-partisan.  It would be nice if they would quit backstabbing, but then again that is what keeps our country in check.  One belief/power/party cannot have all the power and have everything their way.
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From earlier questions I see a liberal double standard!!!!
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neither...it's just something thrown in front of people on a daily basis. If most people are like me, they're here for the fun of it, so the last thing I wanna do is discuss politics in the time I have to unwind after my kids go to bed.