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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think fiscally conservative means modern Republicanism minus all the talk about social issues.  So,

Lower income taxes on the rich
Fewer govt programs/less redistribution of wealth
Govt living within its means/smaller govt/again, fewer govt programs
Govt should be limited to things like national defense and not get involved in arts, education, feeding the hungry, etc.

It is well articulated, I think, by this poster:  http://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/90/138488.page

Basically it is a Republican minus the  (misguided) conscience.  [/quote]

Which post are you referring to with that link?  I didn't read anything about fiscal conservatism.  I think most people are confusing it with cutting social programs (i.e. social conservatism).

The misguided conscience you are referring to has to do with personal liberties (i.e. equal rights for all, including same sex marriage, woman's "right to choose", keeping religion out of our bodies and our lives).  That is where Republicans are completely opposite to the Libertarians.

The Republican party today seems to be about social conservatism, reducing personal liberties, and fiscal irresponsibility (such as Bush #2's spending spree and that "tax rebate" socialist plan).[/quote]

I think the OPs statements about why people shouldn't get more of her money" show fiscal conservativism.  She ignores the social side.  [/quote]

I am the OP.  I don't think I ever mentioned anything about people not "getting more of my money".  As I wrote, fiscal conservatism (as I have learned it) is reducing the deficit and balancing the budget.  Socially, I am quite moderate.  I would argue that if our society is better educated, then we are better off.  Same with health care- if our society is healthier, productivity is increased.  Of course, to a point.  To me, that is being "fiscally conservative".  I am happy to pay taxes, as long as the go to the progress of our society.  I have representation, so I am not part of the "Tea Party".  I want to leave this country better off for my kids.  I live within my means, and expect my government to do the same.

I do not believe that wanting reduced personal taxes is "fiscal conservatism", that is just being cheap.  [/quote]

No no, not [b]you [/b]OP.  The OP of the OTHER thread I copied into this thread.  The OP of the OTHER thread (see link above) to me embodies what most people mean when they say, "I am socially liberal and fiscally conservative".  It means don't tax me and I don't give a crap about anybody else.  Don't care about gay marriage, about welfare, about abortion.  Just leave my taxes out of it.[/quote]

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