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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]It means they don't get worked up over things like gay marriage or right to abortion or things like that because it doesn't really matter to them and they are mostly concerned with the government's responsibility to maintain a low amount of debt (or lower the debt) and control spending in bloating or unnecessary areas. Frankly, they are preferable to the ones who want sweeping legislation over people's rights to healthcare choices or partnership based on their own religious beliefs. [/quote]

I get that. But what I've observed is that they tend to want cuts to the social programs that don't affect them: don't cut SS and Medicare; instead, cut food stamps, TANF and subsidized housing. [/quote]

It's more of a libertarian point of view.  Less government.   Don't regulate social behavior like gay marriage.   But they don't care very much about our social safety nets.

I like the saying "fiscally responsible" better.    Really dig into expenditures, and results based budgeting.  See what works, instead of just passing legislation (and funding) to try out ideas that may or may not work.   Because honestly, both conservatives and liberals spend a LOT.  Just on different things.  Trump wants to increase spending in the military.   Why not figure out how to spend "better" first?  We all know there is tons of waste in military spending.   Focus on cutting waste and re-appropriating savings where it's needed most.  [/quote]

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