I will just ask some open questions then. You shared last year how a parent or someone close to you was too Conservative which led you away from agreeing with the Republican party plarform in most cases.
1. Would you support a ban on abortion?
I'm anti Abortion. However, I don't agree with it being such a political issue. Neither side really wants the issue fixed because it solidifies their base. This question pretty much proves that. If conservatives really were anti-abortion, they would put the billions of dollars they spend on supporting "conservative" politicians into sex education, reproductive clinics that distribute birth control. And, if they were politically honest with the world, they would admit that abortions have been decreasing for a long time. Maybe instead of spending all this money on the pathetic politicians, we should be studying why that is and increase those efforts.
2. Do you support Obamacare or believe the government should become more involved in providing health care?
I never have liked Obamacare and didn't support the bill when it was passed. However, the Republicans are complete joke on this issue since a main part that they are screaming about...was originally promoted by Republicans. Now.....you might have me a little on this one. You see, I'm fiscally conservative in that I want society to accomplish what they need to accomplish as cheap as possible so we all can keep more of our money. Doesn't that sound pretty conservative? Lower taxes? Efficient government? Now......I have studied this enough (without being tied to a political party that makes me just think one way) to realize that the rest of the world (you know....the ones that are those evil socialists???) are getting better healthcare cheaper. Wouldn't it be conservative and prudent to study why that is and try to figure out why they get better resolves for about a third of the price?
3. Do you believe guns more gun restrictions will lead to less gun violence?
I'm a gun owner and support the second amendment. However, do you think it would be wise to try to figure out why we have such a huge lead in the developed world in gun violence....and do that with an open mind to ever possibility? I also am honest enough to realize that violent crime has been decreasing since the early 90s and I haven't fallen for Trump's scare tactics that Americans are experiencing this extremely violent time in our history. How about if we openly and honestly study why violent crimes have decreased in the US AND.....why we have so many mass shootings? Wouldn't letting the CDC study this make sense? Oh....and.....I also (as an independent away from the party system) realize that the scare tactics of..."OMG....THEY'RE GOING TO TAKE ALL OUR GUNS AWAY" is promoted through the NRA which is funded by the gun manufacturers who profit from people being scared the evil government is going to take all our guns away.
4. Do tax cuts or increased govt spending do more to improve the economy?
I'm very pro business and realize that one of the biggest jobs of the government is to provide a business environment that allows innovation, business growth and opportunity. I also understand that...for the most part....regulations hamper that. However, I also realize that business thrives in a stable environment where everyone knows the variables. Total deregulation does not provide that. Smart regulation does. The US has thrived with smart regulation for centuries. You just look at our financial markets and realize that a certain level of regulation is needed. Do I support tax cuts??? Hell yes.....as long as the bills get paid. Right now they aren't and the recent tax cuts only made that worse. You know...that fiscal conservative in me says we should pay our bills. I also am knowledgable in business and economics enough that there is a time for everything. There are times taxes need raised and times when taxes need cut. I'm also smart enough and knowledgable enough to not buy the myth that we are the most taxed nation in the world.
5. Should the US increase border security?
I'm fine with tougher border security and have been concerned ever since 9/11 that bad people can come across easily. However, I'm 100% for immigration and believe that fixing the ability for people to become citizens needs done bad. This system is a joke. America was built on Immigration. All of us come from immigrants and most of our ancestors came without a pot to piss in. I personally have been involved in helping two people become citizens and it was a nightmare for both of them. I also think the border wall is quite possibly the dumbest idea ever that anyone has brought up. I also will fight against anyone who demonizes an entire group of people who actually add to the US economy. I also believe the administrations actions with separating children at the border is one of the most disgusting things I've ever seen out government do in my lifetime. You know....I'm a conservative family man and believe families should be kept together. I also laugh about this....because my family came to the US around the turn of the 20th century. They came in through Canada and would be considered illegal now. I guess Trump wants me to be deported. Oh.....and deporting 12 million people is never going to happen and it's also one of the dumbest ideas I've ever heard. Fix immigration and make them Americans. I also am a religious man who believes that immigration should not be based on someones religious beliefs or their financial status.
Now....if you read all that and still think I'm a radical leftist....well.....I guess I am. I'm guess I'm fine being a leftist anti abortion, pro business, pro gun, lower taxes, efficient government, pro family religious leftist whack job.
