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Posted: 7/13/2009 4:48:27 AM EDT
Obviously the republican party is mainly populated with democrat-lite RINOs. True conservatives are definitely in the minority. Who can conservatives look to to represent their values, principles and interests?
I'll start with my Senator, Jim DeMint (R/SC) |
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Palin and Bachman come to mind, the others are still kind of iffy. Kinda weird, they're both females...
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<<<<<<<<< The first and the last! There's a question - do we have a potential leader of Reagan's mettle? |
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially?
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. |
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn +1 How the ding dang did the Memphus area elect her |
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. So does one need to hold both fiscal and social conservative beliefs, or just one, or just one of the two? |
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Sarah Palin is the only one that I can think of. All the others are neo cons and that is anything but a true conservative.
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<<<<<<<<< The first and the last! Ronald Reagan was the only one to come to mind. |
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn +1 How the ding dang did the Memphus area elect her She's in Franklin, not Memphis. She's got the wrong skin tone for a Memphis politician. |
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. So does one need to hold both fiscal and social conservative beliefs, or just one, or just one of the two? Both |
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Rep. Marsha Blackburn +1 How the ding dang did the Memphus area elect her Memphis? She represents the Brentwood, Franklin area |
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. So does one need to hold both fiscal and social conservative beliefs, or just one, or just one of the two? Can't think of anybody? |
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. All or nothing? Who gets to decide? |
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. All or nothing? Who gets to decide? I'm not going to go through the litany of beliefs, but a conservative is one who believes in life, liberty, a strong and engaging military, the Constitution, a federal government that is small as possible as well as traditional American values. |
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You know the sad part is that we don't have anyone stepping up the plate right now. If we don't have somebody yet, I'm not sure we are going to be in a good spot for 2012.
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. All or nothing? Who gets to decide? I'm not going to go through the litany of beliefs, but a conservative is one who believes in life, liberty, a strong and engaging military, the Constitution, a federal government that is small as possible as well as traditional American values. And is the aim conservatism or bust? Or is a compromise position preferable to liberals in power? |
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conservative fiscally or conservative "don't let those queers marry!" socially? You are either conservative, or your are not...............there is no hyphenated or qualifier needed. All or nothing? Who gets to decide? I'm not going to go through the litany of beliefs, but a conservative is one who believes in life, liberty, a strong and engaging military, the Constitution, a federal government that is small as possible as well as traditional American values. And is the aim conservatism or bust? Or is a compromise position preferable to liberals in power? Generally, if one doesn't espouse either conservative or libertarian ideas, then their election still has an end result of liberals gaining power. Also, no where have I said that you can't compromise. The question was "what is a conservative". I answered it. |
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Is Fred Thompson conservative? Yes Well then, lets add him to the list. OP needs a tally. Out of curiosity, are we compiling this list so we will know who NOT to hang? |
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I wouldn't call Buchanan a conservative. Populist is a better term. |
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No mentions of Jim Demint? Seems like a good solid conservative.
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Ron Paul Yep. Nope I agree. Ron Paul is a libertarian. |
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What about Rick Perry- the Gov of Texas? (LaRue must not have posted in this thread, yet)
"a proclaimed proponent of fiscal conservatism, has often campaigned on tax reform and job growth. Perry resisted state income taxes and sales tax increases, protected the state's "Rainy Day fund", balanced the state budget as required by state law, and was reelected on a platform to reduce property taxes that exploded with the inflation of property values in the late 1990s and the 21st century. However, shortly after taking office, he backed down from the reduction of residential property taxes. He has been credited with attracting thousands of jobs to Texas in recent years In April 2009, Perry endorsed a resolution supporting state sovereignty as reserved by the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. On April 9, 2009, Gov. Perry said, "I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state. That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states' rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union." At a tea party protest held on April 15, 2009, Perry said, "Texas is a unique place. When we came into the union in 1845, one of the issues was that we would be able to leave if we decided to do that...My hope is that America and Washington in particular pays attention. We've got a great union. There's absolutely no reason to dissolve it. But if Washington continues to thumb their nose at the American people, who knows what may come of that. |
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