I know you and I have some differences of political opinion but I enjoy discussions even if we respectfully disagree.
I didn't read the entire Ron Paul article either but I didn't see anything in there about Obama and anyway that wasn't at all what I was reacting to. I'll be honest, although I can see his appeal on some levels I'm also a bit put off by other things he supports so there's no way I could support him. I know you feel the same way about Democrats in general and I'm pretty sure I know what your major sticking point is, so I understand that much. (And if you don't want to say here, that's OK too, which is why I'm not saying it, LOL!) I don't know how you feel about other issues like the war, the Patriot Act, economic policies, immigration, welfare etc. etc. and I'm interested in those points as they come up in discussion, but I don't plan on converting my journal to a primarily political blog. I'm much more interested in coming together over commonalities anyway. It's just fascinating to me to explore ways in which people disagree on these matters... at least to a point!
I am curious as to why you won't vote for McCain. Any thoughts you feel like sharing? I don't know many conservatives in my own generation (or thereabouts) and I don't know how people feel about the guy.
I think I understand your last paragraph--in most cases, threatening to leave the country is the same as threatening to leave LJ over the latest "censorship" scandal--but I really want to make the distinction between whining and dissent. I believe that political dissent is healthy; it's important to have the freedom to point up what one thinks is wrong with what the government is doing. If the government is operating in secret and with total impunity, beyond the reach of public comment and involvement, well, that's extremely frightening to me. I think that some major lying, cheating and stealing has been going on in the current administration and I am glad for the people who have been trying to raise those issues and nail these guys for their illegal and dishonest actions. I just wanted to make that distinction because I wasn't sure what you meant by this country supporting idiots and brats.
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I know you and I have some differences of political opinion but I enjoy discussions even if we respectfully disagree.
I didn't read the entire Ron Paul article either but I didn't see anything in there about Obama and anyway that wasn't at all what I was reacting to. I'll be honest, although I can see his appeal on some levels I'm also a bit put off by other things he supports so there's no way I could support him. I know you feel the same way about Democrats in general and I'm pretty sure I know what your major sticking point is, so I understand that much. (And if you don't want to say here, that's OK too, which is why I'm not saying it, LOL!) I don't know how you feel about other issues like the war, the Patriot Act, economic policies, immigration, welfare etc. etc. and I'm interested in those points as they come up in discussion, but I don't plan on converting my journal to a primarily political blog. I'm much more interested in coming together over commonalities anyway. It's just fascinating to me to explore ways in which people disagree on these matters... at least to a point!
I am curious as to why you won't vote for McCain. Any thoughts you feel like sharing? I don't know many conservatives in my own generation (or thereabouts) and I don't know how people feel about the guy.
I think I understand your last paragraph--in most cases, threatening to leave the country is the same as threatening to leave LJ over the latest "censorship" scandal--but I really want to make the distinction between whining and dissent. I believe that political dissent is healthy; it's important to have the freedom to point up what one thinks is wrong with what the government is doing. If the government is operating in secret and with total impunity, beyond the reach of public comment and involvement, well, that's extremely frightening to me. I think that some major lying, cheating and stealing has been going on in the current administration and I am glad for the people who have been trying to raise those issues and nail these guys for their illegal and dishonest actions. I just wanted to make that distinction because I wasn't sure what you meant by this country supporting idiots and brats.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!