posted 12-18-2003 10:57 PM            

While I am politically best described as an independent, having voted for among others such diverse people as Perot and Harry Browne,I value many typically "Conservative" ideals. The ideas of people like Republican Ron Paul and even some ideas of Pat Buchanan I can relate to. If the Republican party would ever move over to these ideals I would be happy to vote Republican, but with the so called "neo-cons" runnin the show I may for the first time in years vote Democrat.

The neo-cons Lust for power for the Exectutive Branch is scary at worst and ominous at best. How can Republicans that slammed Clinton for Big Gov, even sleep at night. I don't mean to be partisan at all, I just follow the Supposed Republican Doctrine of Small Government and this is NO small government. Our debt is 6.9 Trillion and soon to reach over 40 trillion.

Ashcroft from my own state used to be appreciated here, now many people see him as the Slayer of The Bill of Rights. I remember him Repeatedly slamming Clinton for abuse of The Constitution, now he has become what he despised.

What happened to 'conservative' Rush Limbaugh. How can he become the very thing that he despised? I don't in any way blame Rush for any addiction he may or may not have, I just blame him for Blaming others.

What happend to 'conservative' William Bennet the man who advocated being in control of ones 'desires'? Did he become what he despised? 8 Million dollars, would it be fair to say that that was probably an addiction? I don't in any way blame William for his addiction, I just blame him for blaming others.

What happened out in California. How could Republicans vote for for Arnold with alleged and some admitted sexual escapades, but slam Clinton for his sexual affairs? As an independent with strong Libertarian leanings, I have no problem with consenting adults ruling over sexual matters.

Perhaps it's the lies about sex Clinton was said to have told. But where are Republicans in the Congress when it comes to challenging the Bush Cheney lies that led up to this invasion of a non- attacking nation? Manipulating information for war. Which is more serious?

I would love to see the Republican party move away (and the Democratic party) back to a limited government, loving liberty, honoring the Bill of Rights, respecting state and local jurisdiction, lowering taxes, pursuing violent crime and put a stop to wasteful pursuing non-violent consenting "crime".

We should pick up the motto "As Much Freedom as We Can Stand".
That to me is a 'real' conservative.

posted 12-18-2003 11:03 PM            

I don't feel that either party is worth voting for at this point.

To me..the globalists GROOM whoever may make it to the primaries anyway.

Skull and Bones Bush or Skull and Bones Kerry...take your pick.

posted 12-18-2003 11:25 PM            

Open borders is good......

Big Government is good...

Government secrecy is good......

Citizen finacial/social spying is good....

Destroying Posse Comitatus is good.....

Big government spending is good......

Secret tribunals is good......

Entering peoples homes without a warrant is good.

Government LIES are good.......

This list goes on..and on...and on...and on..and on!!!

It makes me sick!!!!!!!!

"What happened to 'conservative' Rush Limbaugh."

If my memory serves me well HE said "Anyone caught with drugs should be put in jail for 10 years."

HYPOCRICY comes in all shapes in sizes.

posted 12-19-2003 09:06 PM            

I felt overjoyed at hearing the Court decision that charges must be filed against an American Citizen, and that indefinate detention without charges is Unconstitutional. I hope it stands, as in my opinion holding someone for 18 months without even any charges is something a Fascist dictator might do, like the one they Claim they despised. NOT something a country like America LEADING the way is supposed to set the example. If we're gonna have to have an EMPIRE at least let's attempt some measure of not being total hypocrits.

Also today It ws announced there would be no more demonstrations allowed in Iraq, with non-conpliance resulting in being shot.

It's the New World Neo-Democracy. Perhaps a test model for America.

posted 12-21-2003 03:34 PM            

If 51% of the people want a tyrant in power..it happens.