So I have been getting questions regarding my political orientation since all of the Presidential campaigning began in 2007. Consequentially it seems, I've been defending my stance on Republican policies and its platform since then. Seeing as how the political hype has settled and post-election anxieties have dwindled some may wonder, “Why continue these pointless debates”? As a political junkie myself, I’ve come to appreciate the intellectual stimulation of a good battle of ideologies and the importance of these discussions to perfect the process of democracy. I encourage all feedback (from both sides of the aisle) because I realize in politics nothing will be accomplished if you aren’t open minded to change. To follow is a list of reasons why I support the Republican cause, keeping in mind that my opinion in this matter is greatly occupied with matters pertaining to Domestic Economic issues (I am much more moderate/left leaning on social issues):
1. I favor Limited Government as opposed to Large Government. Too much Government involvement without question makes things messy, very inefficient and expensive. I believe in the simple role of a Government -- to provide security for its citizens (police, firemen, military...) and basic public works and services i.e. public water, traffic lights, roads, electricity, mass transit ...etc.
2. I am a firm LOW TAXES prick. That goes across the board, yes even corporate taxes. I have no connection with anyone in "corporate America" or any CEOs so don't accuse me of being bias in this case. I'm poor, I am a poor ass Republican but I aspire to be rich one of these days and I want tax policies in place that won't hinder my ascension to success. Basically I think it’s utter crap to penalize a person for achieving success by taxing him/her at higher tax rates. Ergo, yay Fair Tax!
3. The concept of "transferring wealth" or as I like to call it the "Robin Hood Complex" just seems so out of place in Government... which is my point, it's just there for political gain. Who the hell has the right to tell me someone else deserves my hard earned money more than me? I am all for helping the needy but this system in place is completely skued and inefficient. I believe that's a role of the community, of your religious care groups, family, friends, and non-profit organizations; all groups there at your disposal in case you find yourself in a hard place in life. And for all you skeptics who think that's too harsh keep in mind that the Government's effectiveness in carrying out programs like Welfare are far from being anything to be proud of as far as helpfulness to the actual needy and combating fraudulent users.
4. Social Security Reform. The Republican Party is the only party addressing this problem with valid solutions to the problem. Google ‘partial privatizing social security’. It's not perfect but it's a start.
5. Affirmative Action is incredibly insulting to me as a woman. I am offended by the notion that I need a law giving me an advantage over a man, as if I'm incapable of success on my own. I don't mean to sound like a feminist but I don't need an "advantage" to prosper, I can make it on my own merits. It's not the 50s anymore and while I surely don't belittle the women’s rights movement or the Civil Rights movement for that matter (both necessary to the development of equality and tranquility in our society) the laws in place are moot and out dated for the 21st Century.
6. Domestic Security: No terrorist attacks have occurred on US soil since 9/11 thanks to such immense programs as the Bush Administration's monitoring of communications between al-Qaida operatives overseas and their agents in the US and the monitoring of the international movement of terrorist funds- both measures opposed by Democrats.
7. Need for Conservative Supreme Court Justices that will interpret the Constitution in it's 'original meaning' and by that I mean that the Justices represent a judicial philosophy based on what drafters of the Constitution had in mind in 1787; as opposed to a liberal activist judge's loose interpretation. Good example of this is President Bush's appointment of Chief Justice John Roberts and Associate Justice Sam Alito.
8. This hot topic issue of 'Universal Health Care" or a Government run Healthcare program terrifies me, especially during a period of economic turmoil and uncertainty in the Markets. A good rule of thumb though is to understand that nothing in life is free. Keep in mind every promise a politician makes you, will also cost you. You'd think it would go without saying but Universal Healthcare is NOT free Healthcare. The added cost of implementing such a program would cost tax payers across the board and add to growing deficits and an unstable and dangerous national debt.
Original Post : Wednesday, October 22, 2008 at 9:48pm Modified: Date marked below
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