What do you guys think of my political platform?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I think your platform is completely inconsistent with basic American values, with basic human rights, with basic economic knowledge, and with basic principles that define this country. I also think that this platform is consistent with sociopathic tendencies (not necessarily saying that you are a sociapath). IMO, this platform would destroy this country's economy, social fabric, and soul.

So, to answer your question, yes, I would vote for Bush, and for that matter for almost anyone else. But I don't think you would ever make much progress (perhaps except some low-level local position in some very smal, very conservative town), so the issue is moot.

Ron Paul's views were somewhat similar to mine and he made great progress.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Like any enlightened being, I couldn't get past your first two.

So, you're a republican? Cool story, bro. (Which is code for: nobody cares.)

Even my 8 year old can grasp the concept of human rights and equality, and he totally supports gay marriage...as everyone should...it's 2016 for F's sake.

And the only opinion that matters when it comes to abortion is the poor woman who is faced with contemplating one. Again, even my 8 year old understands that.

Go watch basketball like a normal person instead of embarrassing yourself.

Ha! As if a weirdo like OP is going to enjoy a game of basketball between the two socialist public universities in two of the most socialist blue states.

Go Terps!

[Anonymous]

I would really love to befriend you on Facebook or any other social media platform, because I find you fascinating. I'd love to see how your young adult life unfolds, and how you achieve your current dreams.

We could not be more different, but I am intrigued.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Agree with #4 and #18 but you are way off on everything else. Way off. You are young and naive, and have probably lived a sheltered and privileged life, I certainly hope you do not have a closed mind because clearly there is much you have yet to learn in life.

Here's where I stand.

1. Marriage: Between two consenting adults.
2. Abortion: Necessary in some circumstances. But should not be used as a form of routine birth control - proper sex ed and access to contraceptives should be made available - for people living in poverty, they should have free and easy access to long term birth control.
3. Death penalty is inhumane and in some cases we have mistakenly executed wrongly sentenced individuals.
4. Agree with strong punishments for animal abuse. Should also include inhumane farming practices.
5. Decriminalize marijuana use and regulate it the way we do alcohol and tobacco.
6. No guns for people under 18 (may use one with a guardian's supervision), no guns for felons, no guns for people with history of domestic violence, no guns for people with history of alcohol or substance abuse, no guns for people with history of depression or schizophrenia or other mental conditions that could lead to harming one's self or others, no military style guns for civilians, no high capacity magazines.
7. Foreign policy should be collaborative, based on threats and opportunities. US should never engage in unilateral actions toward war but may unilaterally defend if directly attacked.
8. Immigration - improve and expand the visa process to allow legal worker visas where need is well established and documented, and where American workers have had the first right of refusal. From there make deportation quicker and more aggressive.
9. Taxes are what provide civilized society. Simplify the tax code and eliminate most loopholes, and put in place a progressive tax for both individuals and corporations based on recurring income regardless of source (investments or otherwise). Extremely harsh punishments including potential freezing and forfeiture of assets for corporations that offshore revenue in order to avoid taxation.
10. Robust capitalism but with robust government checks and balances to prevent monopolies, worker injury, consumer fraud, to ensure environmental protection, et cetera. Trade deals with foreign countries to include offsets - if a country with lousy record for worker safety and poor environmental protection wants to export goods to the US, they should have to pay extra.
11. Robust safety net, but with checks and balances to prevent fraud and abuse.
12. Healthcare system that is outcomes-based, and has robust checks, balances and controls to contain costs and prevent price gouging.
13. Sufficient bureaucracy to prevent fraud and abuse and protect citizens - that means keeping agencies like the IRS and EPA.
14. Free public education including opportunities for vocational training and basic college options. Extra funding for areas where there is demand or a national shortage, such as STEM. An educated citizenry is vital for the future growth, survival and competetiveness of the nation.
15. Improve national and regional agricultural planning and priorities. It is a disgrace that a majority of produce in the local supermarket is not US grown. Support local farmers, support agricultural technology to improve crop yield, cut off subsidies for industrial crops that are for the foreign market.
16. Climate change is real and is already starting to cost America billions of dollars in infrastructure and relocation costs, and this will get worse in the coming decades. Support renewable technologies. Most major coal fired power plants still in operation in the US were built over 70 years ago and are well past their original planned service life. Coal is no longer competetive as compared to natural gas, and solar and other technologies are well on their way to catching up and overtaking coal as well.
17. America is a diverse and secular nation, and we should recognize that and honor the Founders' vision of separation of church and state. Our laws are based on British Common Law, not the Ten Commandments.
18. Term limits for all politicians - agree with that.

Your platform is Leftist BS.

Actually, I'm a moderate Republican and I can agree with probably 75% of what the PP outlined. Based on his/her post, I get the feeling that we could probably come to a consensus on how to bridge the 25%. That's what sane and rational people do, it's unfortunate our President and Congress don't see it that way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think your platform is completely inconsistent with basic American values, with basic human rights, with basic economic knowledge, and with basic principles that define this country. I also think that this platform is consistent with sociopathic tendencies (not necessarily saying that you are a sociapath). IMO, this platform would destroy this country's economy, social fabric, and soul.

So, to answer your question, yes, I would vote for Bush, and for that matter for almost anyone else. But I don't think you would ever make much progress (perhaps except some low-level local position in some very smal, very conservative town), so the issue is moot.

Ron Paul's views were somewhat similar to mine and he made great progress.

He talks about a lot of principles, but in reality he offered a 10% income tax. So he is taxing, and willing to pay, for a much larger government than you.

[Anonymous]

He's 18. Who knows?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would really love to befriend you on Facebook or any other social media platform, because I find you fascinating. I'd love to see how your young adult life unfolds, and how you achieve your current dreams.

We could not be more different, but I am intrigued.

I don't use Facebook. it seems pointless to me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Your platform is Leftist BS.

That pp spent an awful lot of time crafting a response to you as if you were worthy of it. Your response proves that you are not.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would really love to befriend you on Facebook or any other social media platform, because I find you fascinating. I'd love to see how your young adult life unfolds, and how you achieve your current dreams.

We could not be more different, but I am intrigued.

I don't use Facebook. it seems pointless to me.

You post on white supremacist sites but not Facebook?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I think your platform is completely inconsistent with basic American values, with basic human rights, with basic economic knowledge, and with basic principles that define this country. I also think that this platform is consistent with sociopathic tendencies (not necessarily saying that you are a sociapath). IMO, this platform would destroy this country's economy, social fabric, and soul.

So, to answer your question, yes, I would vote for Bush, and for that matter for almost anyone else. But I don't think you would ever make much progress (perhaps except some low-level local position in some very smal, very conservative town), so the issue is moot.

Ron Paul's views were somewhat similar to mine and he made great progress.

He talks about a lot of principles, but in reality he offered a 10% income tax. So he is taxing, and willing to pay, for a much larger government than you.

Yes, but his views are somewhat similar to June. Foreign policy, social issues, education. Paul was the last true prominent Republican we had. I do like Walter B. Jones. My favorite magazine is Chronicles; A Magazine of American Culture. You should read it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
He's 18. Who knows?

I remember more than one person of OP's age who had similarly rigid, naive, idealistic opinions and turned out ok. OP is a mess now but there's hope for him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
He's 18. Who knows?

I remember more than one person of OP's age who had similarly rigid, naive, idealistic opinions and turned out ok. OP is a mess now but there's hope for him.

OP here
Read Russel Kirks book The Conservative Mind. My views aren't mushy. I've developed my views over time by reading various authors of the intellectual Right. The people who change thief views during/after college have no foundation for them. My views may be tweaked, but there will be no big changes.

[Anonymous]

OP, what do your parents think of your political views? Are they on the same page? Just curious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, what do your parents think of your political views? Are they on the same page? Just curious.

OP here
My parents could probably be called apolitical.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
He's 18. Who knows?

I remember more than one person of OP's age who had similarly rigid, naive, idealistic opinions and turned out ok. OP is a mess now but there's hope for him.

OP here
Read Russel Kirks book The Conservative Mind. My views aren't mushy. I've developed my views over time by reading various authors of the intellectual Right. The people who change thief views during/after college have no foundation for them. My views may be tweaked, but there will be no big changes.

Yeah, I've known a couple of well read "Objectivists" who said the same thing at your age.

Are you only reading "authors of the intellectual Right?"