I am a Takoma Park Republican

[Anonymous]

Everyone else in Takoma Park be like

[Anonymous]

OP, now I know there's someone on a soapbox to avoid ... in Takoma Park. That's all you've accomplished. You should like a jerk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I also live in Takoma Park. I am registered as an independent. I agree with many but not all of your positions. I am definitely the odd woman out at neighborhood potlucks. I think living in TP for 20 years has made me more conservative.

This! Takoma Park can be so condescending and sanctimonious that it just turns you more conservative.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the government provides for people it is not out of “benevolence.” It is because having a healthy, educated electorate and workforce is in our best interest.

Otherwise cool story bro.

The government providing for the poor has completely failed to be a mechanism that lifts people out of poverty and creates a healthy, educated electorate and workforce.
-Republican from Silver Spring

False. LBJ's War on Poverty was an objective success by every measure, and was dismantled by Nixon & Reagan because lifting people (particularly African Americans) out of poverty didn't match their economic and political goals.

Oh yeah I remember when LBJ declared war on poverty and by 1968 there were no more poor people.

It was just like his other triumphant military campaign, the war in Vietnam - victory was always "just around the corner" but never actually achieved, but come on, if we only pour in just a few more men and dollars success is certain...

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the government provides for people it is not out of “benevolence.” It is because having a healthy, educated electorate and workforce is in our best interest.

Otherwise cool story bro.

The government providing for the poor has completely failed to be a mechanism that lifts people out of poverty and creates a healthy, educated electorate and workforce.
-Republican from Silver Spring

False. LBJ's War on Poverty was an objective success by every measure, and was dismantled by Nixon & Reagan because lifting people (particularly African Americans) out of poverty didn't match their economic and political goals.

Oh yeah I remember when LBJ declared war on poverty and by 1968 there were no more poor people.

It was just like his other triumphant military campaign, the war in Vietnam - victory was always "just around the corner" but never actually achieved, but come on, if we only pour in just a few more men and dollars success is certain...

Poverty rate for African Americans dropped by 25%, for elderly dropped by 67%, and for children dropped by 33%. It's childish and simplistic to say "you didn't solve everything, you failed!" but not surprising.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:False. LBJ's War on Poverty was an objective success by every measure, and was dismantled by Nixon & Reagan because lifting people (particularly African Americans) out of poverty didn't match their economic and political goals.

When did that "dismantling" happen? Not seeing it from 1969-76 or 1981-88, that's for sure.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the government provides for people it is not out of “benevolence.” It is because having a healthy, educated electorate and workforce is in our best interest.

Otherwise cool story bro.

The government providing for the poor has completely failed to be a mechanism that lifts people out of poverty and creates a healthy, educated electorate and workforce.
-Republican from Silver Spring

False. LBJ's War on Poverty was an objective success by every measure, and was dismantled by Nixon & Reagan because lifting people (particularly African Americans) out of poverty didn't match their economic and political goals.

Oh yeah I remember when LBJ declared war on poverty and by 1968 there were no more poor people.

It was just like his other triumphant military campaign, the war in Vietnam - victory was always "just around the corner" but never actually achieved, but come on, if we only pour in just a few more men and dollars success is certain...

Poverty rate for African Americans dropped by 25%, for elderly dropped by 67%, and for children dropped by 33%. It's childish and simplistic to say "you didn't solve everything, you failed!" but not surprising.

And then the Left promptly redefined "poverty" so the gimmedats would have to keep coming.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a pro-life, pro-military, fiscally conservative, tax-weary, pro-2nd Amendment Christian Republican.

I believe that there are two genders. I do believe that same-sex couples should have the right to marry, but that is because that marriage and family are values held constant for thousands of years and would alleviate child poverty a lot more than any government programs would. I am for charity and benevolence of individuals and churches before government. I believe that our freedoms are uniquely American and come with the responsibility to protect our way of life through responsible immigration policy.
In generally, I believe that regulations do more harm than good.

I live in Takoma Park.

You may have walked or cycled by my house. It's a cute bungalow that had a Larry Hogan sign outside at one point. I may have stood behind you in line at the Food Co-op. Maybe you have seen me at the Farmers Market one Sunday afternoon. I frequent Mark's Kitchen, Republic, and Bev Co. I like to see our small businesses thrive.

If you've met me, I have always been polite, even though there is a 9 out of 10 chance we disagree on politics. I am well acquainted with Congressman Raskin and have had friendly chats with him when I've seen him walking his dog with his wife.

I have met County Executive-elect Elrich and commend his choice to drive a zero-emissions Nissan Leaf, an innovation brought to us by the free market, I might add.

I'm just your friendly Takoma Park Republican. I am blessed to live here where I have met hundreds of people - many of them have become good friends - with perspectives and views with which I disagree with.

In a country that has gotten more polarized and divisive with every election cycle, I urge others to do the same.

Try being the only progressive Democrat in my area of Frederick County. I never bring up politics with my neighbors, but they do on a regular basis. When they first started, I politely stated I'm a bird of a different feather.
Which they just took as a challenge and won't. shut. up.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:False. LBJ's War on Poverty was an objective success by every measure, and was dismantled by Nixon & Reagan because lifting people (particularly African Americans) out of poverty didn't match their economic and political goals.

When did that "dismantling" happen? Not seeing it from 1969-76 or 1981-88, that's for sure.

Nixon undermined the Office of Economic Activity during his tenure and Reagan shuttered it in 1981. You don't seem to be familiar with the programs you're trying to malign.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:When the government provides for people it is not out of “benevolence.” It is because having a healthy, educated electorate and workforce is in our best interest.

Otherwise cool story bro.

The government providing for the poor has completely failed to be a mechanism that lifts people out of poverty and creates a healthy, educated electorate and workforce.
-Republican from Silver Spring

False. LBJ's War on Poverty was an objective success by every measure, and was dismantled by Nixon & Reagan because lifting people (particularly African Americans) out of poverty didn't match their economic and political goals.

Oh yeah I remember when LBJ declared war on poverty and by 1968 there were no more poor people.

It was just like his other triumphant military campaign, the war in Vietnam - victory was always "just around the corner" but never actually achieved, but come on, if we only pour in just a few more men and dollars success is certain...

Poverty rate for African Americans dropped by 25%, for elderly dropped by 67%, and for children dropped by 33%. It's childish and simplistic to say "you didn't solve everything, you failed!" but not surprising.

And then the Left promptly redefined "poverty" so the gimmedats would have to keep coming.

What a powerful and mature argument. Can you please detail how “poverty” has been redefined?

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:You are possibly the only Rrpublican there

Nope. There's me also -- usually a conservative Democrat, occasional Republican. There are more of us than you may think. Takoma Park is just a great place to live.

I'm OP.

And yes, I know this post comes off as self-congratulating and soapboxing, I am aware of that and showcasing it more with the intention to be entertaining (highlighting my views that are hugely and comically different from my neighbors'), but what I really mean is my last statement in the post, and for what you said. Takoma Park IS a great place to live. I have wonderful neighbors who mostly disagree with me. They know I am a Republican and we get along.

I would hope that a Hagerstown Democrat would have the same experience.

Folks, it's Thanksgiving. Whether it's the proverbial family dinner table you have to share with your right-wing conservative uncle or your Sanders fan cousin, or if you, like me feel like a big flopping red fish in a deep blue ocean, your neighbors are more than their politics.

[Anonymous]

Clickbait. Fake News.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am a pro-life, pro-military, fiscally conservative, tax-weary, pro-2nd Amendment Christian Republican.

I believe that there are two genders. I do believe that same-sex couples should have the right to marry, but that is because that marriage and family are values held constant for thousands of years and would alleviate child poverty a lot more than any government programs would. I am for charity and benevolence of individuals and churches before government. I believe that our freedoms are uniquely American and come with the responsibility to protect our way of life through responsible immigration policy.
In generally, I believe that regulations do more harm than good.

I live in Takoma Park.

You may have walked or cycled by my house. It's a cute bungalow that had a Larry Hogan sign outside at one point. I may have stood behind you in line at the Food Co-op. Maybe you have seen me at the Farmers Market one Sunday afternoon. I frequent Mark's Kitchen, Republic, and Bev Co. I like to see our small businesses thrive.

If you've met me, I have always been polite, even though there is a 9 out of 10 chance we disagree on politics. I am well acquainted with Congressman Raskin and have had friendly chats with him when I've seen him walking his dog with his wife.

I have met County Executive-elect Elrich and commend his choice to drive a zero-emissions Nissan Leaf, an innovation brought to us by the free market, I might add.

I'm just your friendly Takoma Park Republican. I am blessed to live here where I have met hundreds of people - many of them have become good friends - with perspectives and views with which I disagree with.

In a country that has gotten more polarized and divisive with every election cycle, I urge others to do the same.

Try being the only progressive Democrat in my area of Frederick County. I never bring up politics with my neighbors, but they do on a regular basis. When they first started, I politely stated I'm a bird of a different feather.
Which they just took as a challenge and won't. shut. up.

I just caught part of a rerun of 48 Hours last night, and just remembered this quote, which you should feel free to use (often): "I've never seen so many backwards-ass country f**ks in my entire life." - Reggie Hammond

[Anonymous]

I know 13 more like you —all SDA. Yawn.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am a pro-life, pro-military, fiscally conservative, tax-weary, pro-2nd Amendment Christian Republican.

I believe that there are two genders. I do believe that same-sex couples should have the right to marry, but that is because that marriage and family are values held constant for thousands of years and would alleviate child poverty a lot more than any government programs would. I am for charity and benevolence of individuals and churches before government. I believe that our freedoms are uniquely American and come with the responsibility to protect our way of life through responsible immigration policy.
In generally, I believe that regulations do more harm than good.

I live in Takoma Park.

You may have walked or cycled by my house. It's a cute bungalow that had a Larry Hogan sign outside at one point. I may have stood behind you in line at the Food Co-op. Maybe you have seen me at the Farmers Market one Sunday afternoon. I frequent Mark's Kitchen, Republic, and Bev Co. I like to see our small businesses thrive.

If you've met me, I have always been polite, even though there is a 9 out of 10 chance we disagree on politics. I am well acquainted with Congressman Raskin and have had friendly chats with him when I've seen him walking his dog with his wife.

I have met County Executive-elect Elrich and commend his choice to drive a zero-emissions Nissan Leaf, an innovation brought to us by the free market, I might add.

I'm just your friendly Takoma Park Republican. I am blessed to live here where I have met hundreds of people - many of them have become good friends - with perspectives and views with which I disagree with.

In a country that has gotten more polarized and divisive with every election cycle, I urge others to do the same.

Re: Nissan Leaf - the feds required car manufacturers to reach certain mpg averages in certain years. Their adding high mpg cars though whatever means was driven by federal law.