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Wes Mantooth · 01-09-2010, 11:34 PM

I'll give it a shot.

Smaller government, smaller national debt, lower deficits and lower taxes by opposing bills like Obama’s “stimulus” bill
I agree with this for the most part. I've always believed in a smaller govt (states rights all the way!) and I can't imagine why anybody would want a higher national debt. If only the Republican party upheld these beliefs while in power I might be inclined to believe the "smaller govt" rederick they always speak of.

Market-based health care reform and oppose Obama-style government run healthcare
Agree to an extent, I'm not much of a fan of Obamas plan but since the market has done such a piss poor job with health care I'm not much of a fan of it either. I guess I would favor some kind of happy medium.

Market-based energy reforms by opposing cap and trade legislation
Not well versed on this topic so I don't have much of an opinion.

Workers’ right to secret ballot by opposing card check
Absolutely. I can't think of any reason to oppose it other then wanting to strong arm and intimidate people you disagree with unless I'm completely missing the point on this one.

Legal immigration and assimilation into American society by opposing amnesty for illegal immigrants
Agree although I don't understand the need for assimilation. If an American citizen chooses to live his life by the customs or cultures of his old country then more power to him. Unless he's breaking the law I don't see how its any of govts concern.

Victory in Iraq and Afghanistan by supporting military-recommended troop surges
Well if somebody would outline what victory really means then sure I support it.

Containment of Iran and North Korea, particularly effective action to eliminate their nuclear weapons threat
I agree to an extent but the sovereignty of other nations needs to respected and we must tread lightly when it comes to dictating what other nations can and can't do. We are getting dangerously close to becomeing a world police force which in my opinion is something we can neither afford nor realistically do.

Retention of the Defense of Marriage Act
Absolutely not. In fact I find it wildly hypocritical and incredibly damaging to the parties image. If they GOPs philosophy is running a small govt that stays out of peoples private lives how can they possibly reconcile that with a stance that seeks to legislate how an American chooses to build their own family? The fundamentalist aspect of the GOP has completely alienated me as voter who would potentially support them otherwise.

Protecting the lives of vulnerable persons by opposing health care rationing and denial of health care and government funding of abortion
Agree to an extent. Health care shouldn't be rationed but I also understand the need for govt funded abortions. I would argue that if somebody wants an abortion they should be responsible for the cost, however I can see many valid reasons why a person might need one but can't afford it...I guess I'm for selective and controlled funding of abortions.

The right to keep and bear arms by opposing government restrictions on gun ownership
I wholeheartedly agree. I can understand the opposing view point on this but I've never been convinced that prohibition works. I think some restrictions are reasonable but there should be a VERY good reason for them.

Meh...Reading this list made me hate political parties even more then I already did. It reads like a bunch of empty talking points thrown out to rile up voters. I doubt the GOP once in power has any intention of following through on even half of this.

01-09-2010, 11:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Wes Mantooth Junkie Location: Tennessee	I'll give it a shot. Smaller government, smaller national debt, lower deficits and lower taxes by opposing bills like Obama’s “stimulus” bill I agree with this for the most part. I've always believed in a smaller govt (states rights all the way!) and I can't imagine why anybody would want a higher national debt. If only the Republican party upheld these beliefs while in power I might be inclined to believe the "smaller govt" rederick they always speak of. Market-based health care reform and oppose Obama-style government run healthcare Agree to an extent, I'm not much of a fan of Obamas plan but since the market has done such a piss poor job with health care I'm not much of a fan of it either. I guess I would favor some kind of happy medium. Market-based energy reforms by opposing cap and trade legislation Not well versed on this topic so I don't have much of an opinion. Workers’ right to secret ballot by opposing card check Absolutely. I can't think of any reason to oppose it other then wanting to strong arm and intimidate people you disagree with unless I'm completely missing the point on this one. Legal immigration and assimilation into American society by opposing amnesty for illegal immigrants Agree although I don't understand the need for assimilation. If an American citizen chooses to live his life by the customs or cultures of his old country then more power to him. Unless he's breaking the law I don't see how its any of govts concern. Victory in Iraq and Afghanistan by supporting military-recommended troop surges Well if somebody would outline what victory really means then sure I support it. Containment of Iran and North Korea, particularly effective action to eliminate their nuclear weapons threat I agree to an extent but the sovereignty of other nations needs to respected and we must tread lightly when it comes to dictating what other nations can and can't do. We are getting dangerously close to becomeing a world police force which in my opinion is something we can neither afford nor realistically do. Retention of the Defense of Marriage Act Absolutely not. In fact I find it wildly hypocritical and incredibly damaging to the parties image. If they GOPs philosophy is running a small govt that stays out of peoples private lives how can they possibly reconcile that with a stance that seeks to legislate how an American chooses to build their own family? The fundamentalist aspect of the GOP has completely alienated me as voter who would potentially support them otherwise. Protecting the lives of vulnerable persons by opposing health care rationing and denial of health care and government funding of abortion Agree to an extent. Health care shouldn't be rationed but I also understand the need for govt funded abortions. I would argue that if somebody wants an abortion they should be responsible for the cost, however I can see many valid reasons why a person might need one but can't afford it...I guess I'm for selective and controlled funding of abortions. The right to keep and bear arms by opposing government restrictions on gun ownership I wholeheartedly agree. I can understand the opposing view point on this but I've never been convinced that prohibition works. I think some restrictions are reasonable but there should be a VERY good reason for them. Meh...Reading this list made me hate political parties even more then I already did. It reads like a bunch of empty talking points thrown out to rile up voters. I doubt the GOP once in power has any intention of following through on even half of this. __________________ “My god I must have missed it...its hell down here!”