Quote Originally Posted by ray1970 View Post
So, it seems my opinions and ideology vary depending on the subject matter. I've always kind of considered myself a very liberal conservative if that makes any sense.

I don't believe government should tell people how to live. I believe hard work and ambition should be rewarded. I don't believe in free handouts for those who lack in the hard work or ambition department. I'm a firm supporter of my country's constitution and the principles on which it was founded.

But....

I also believe in gay marriage, the legalization of marijuana on a federal level, and I'm pro-choice when it comes to abortion. I also am very open minded when it comes to illegal immigrants. I feel they serve a valid role in our society.

Oh, and for the record, I don't partake in marijuana or participate in homosexuality and I'm not an immigrant. And I always vote Republican because most of the candidates usually make more sense than their Democratic counterparts. I've always found third party candidates who's ideas and beliefs were in line with mine but have always realized a vote for them wasn't really a viable or realistic option.
More libertarian but still American.

Right now illegal immigration is crushing State budgets with financial and social support. Dems are trying to figure out how to give them "rights" which includes voting. Not sure how they will come down on the 2nd amendment but most polls I have seen they are not to crazy about it. Illegal immigration needs to stop now. Need to firmly secure the border. I don't think the Gov bureaucrats who run the immigration department really want to fix it. They are Gov union, like big Gov and typically vote Dem.

Solution....have Hillsdale college create a oral and written test based on their 10 part video series on the constitution. Those who want can pay a fee and take test. Having watched those videos (free by the way if you want something to stream while reloading etc) I firmly believe most would have a greater understanding of our country above and beyond the naturalization test and process.

I have no problem with gay unions but that was never the end game. Just like "sensible gun laws" are not about making society safer but steps to remove firearms from society once and for all. Gay marriage is about challenging religious doctrine and forcing institutions to perform Gay marriage ceremonies to further force acceptance. This will happen in the near future. And just like Dem unions such as police and mining/welders have been thrown under the bus by those in the Dem party who are big environmental wackos there will be an equal collision when gay activists challenge not Christian religion but Muslim doctrine.

MJ is still class I narcotic and this is another example of the Fed Gov ignoring laws on the books. From a constitutional standpoint it is wrong. Either have the DEA reclassify MJ or take states to court to stop their illegal activity. Does the DEA want to do that and risk budget cuts? Right now their budget goes up every year and they do not have to enforce MJ laws because the AG does not care about these laws. Right now our state is enabling others from surrounding states get product and take back for illegal sale creating a black market business and other headaches for our neighbors.

Again we are a country of laws. One thing that the constitution was to do and a function of Gov is to ensure equal rights under the law. We all get very offended when money and power influences decision making processes and it is clearly at work controlling Gov spending. It is the Quid Pro Quo that is occurring with political donations. As long as there is money in DC to go after there will be money for elections and no laws will change that. Only shrinking Gov spending will accomplish this but that will never occur if those receiving largess from the Gov outnumber those who pay and we are very close to that point.