Celtic Warrior Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 123 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/13/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2007 Me: Conservatives tend to be much quieter when a liberal is voted in because they understand the democratic process while the liberals don't either understand it or respect it. If conservatives truly understood the "democratic process" they would first understand that we are a Republic that is under the restrictions of a Constitution WITH a Bill of Rights that protects the minority from the majority, AND they would also not be liberal bashing as their only real means of winning political discussions. Conservatives believe in the serving of SELF first, not the collective good, and will quickly sacrifice the poor, the widow, the elderly, the underprivileged to serve their own sense of self importance. They have no real idea of what it truly means to SERVE CHRIST or MANKIND, only themselves, even to the point of selling their own people for a 'better deal' as it suits them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celtic Warrior Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Junior Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 3 Topics Per Day: 0.00 Content Count: 123 Content Per Day: 0.02 Reputation: 0 Days Won: 0 Joined: 04/13/2007 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2007 I might also point out that the majority of those with post graduate degrees vote Democrat in every election. That's because they've been educated in what passes for institutions of higher "learning", which are bastions of liberalism. We covered that in another thread, and it's very true. Watch, Forrrest won't answer this one. Forrest may not, but I will, and I say your statement is total bunk and based on 'religious' folks who wish to force a particular viewpoint on everyone whether it's truly supported by scripture or not (like YOUNG Earth). It's become vogue to put down intellectuals as 'unGodly" despite all the God fearing scientists, educators, etc. Just because it doesn't fit into a narrow view of what "Religion" wants to confine God to. Fortunately real Christianity is much more true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marnie Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 811 Topics Per Day: 0.12 Content Count: 7,338 Content Per Day: 1.08 Reputation: 76 Days Won: 2 Joined: 10/06/2005 Status: Offline Author Share Posted September 12, 2007 I might also point out that the majority of those with post graduate degrees vote Democrat in every election. That's because they've been educated in what passes for institutions of higher "learning", which are bastions of liberalism. We covered that in another thread, and it's very true. Watch, Forrrest won't answer this one. Forrest may not, but I will, and I say your statement is total bunk and based on 'religious' folks who wish to force a particular viewpoint on everyone whether it's truly supported by scripture or not (like YOUNG Earth). It's become vogue to put down intellectuals as 'unGodly" despite all the God fearing scientists, educators, etc. Just because it doesn't fit into a narrow view of what "Religion" wants to confine God to. Fortunately real Christianity is much more true Wow. Where to begin. That college campuses are bastions of liberalism is totally beyond refute. Links to prove this are all over the 'net. For example, read this, and this, this (this last one is the best!). I have a masters level education, my husband holds two doctroates and we're both raging conservatives ( well, I'm the raging one). But, we were both educated at private colleges...I think that makes the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat8585 Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 1,360 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 7,866 Content Per Day: 1.23 Reputation: 26 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/22/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/18/1946 Share Posted September 12, 2007 Now (and I am only 31), I am much more socially libertarian and economically moderate (although I usually end up arguing things from the left on here to give some balance in this place). Why would you do that--argue something from a point of view you don't really have? I'm conservative, and you wouldn't catch me arguing something from any other point of view. It would be counter-productive. Well, it is rather that I see the merits at times of positions to the left of me, but that personally, I am much more middle of the road. For example, I don't think that nationalized healthcare systems are nearly as bad as conservatives try to paint them, but I am not convinced they are panacea for our problems either, or that we have the money for them. Truth be known, I would certainly support reforming welfare more as well (although, I don't put it nearly as high of a priority as some conservatives because its just a very small portion of government outlays anyway). Truth be known, I would also probably support partially privatizing Social Security if a workable plan for doing so was presented (the one that Bush put forward was not workable). I don't remember seeing you post anything that wasn't in defense of the left, and even far left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kat8585 Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 3 Topic Count: 1,360 Topics Per Day: 0.21 Content Count: 7,866 Content Per Day: 1.23 Reputation: 26 Days Won: 0 Joined: 11/22/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 04/18/1946 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I might also point out that the majority of those with post graduate degrees vote Democrat in every election. That's because they've been educated in what passes for institutions of higher "learning", which are bastions of liberalism. We covered that in another thread, and it's very true. Watch, Forrrest won't answer this one. Forrest may not, but I will, and I say your statement is total bunk and based on 'religious' folks who wish to force a particular viewpoint on everyone whether it's truly supported by scripture or not (like YOUNG Earth). It's become vogue to put down intellectuals as 'unGodly" despite all the God fearing scientists, educators, etc. Just because it doesn't fit into a narrow view of what "Religion" wants to confine God to. Fortunately real Christianity is much more true Look in the US News forum, on page 19, a thread I started called "A Letter that Was in the Letters to the Editor", starting with about post #11 and on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artsylady Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 171 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4,813 Content Per Day: 0.64 Reputation: 150 Days Won: 0 Joined: 09/26/2003 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2007 "Watch, Forrrest won't answer this one" Run Forrest run!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinM Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 4 Topic Count: 144 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4,512 Content Per Day: 0.68 Reputation: 625 Days Won: 10 Joined: 04/11/2006 Status: Offline Birthday: 10/07/1979 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I might also point out that the majority of those with post graduate degrees vote Democrat in every election. That's because they've been educated in what passes for institutions of higher "learning", which are bastions of liberalism. We covered that in another thread, and it's very true. Watch, Forrrest won't answer this one. Forrest may not, but I will, and I say your statement is total bunk and based on 'religious' folks who wish to force a particular viewpoint on everyone whether it's truly supported by scripture or not (like YOUNG Earth). It's become vogue to put down intellectuals as 'unGodly" despite all the God fearing scientists, educators, etc. Just because it doesn't fit into a narrow view of what "Religion" wants to confine God to. Fortunately real Christianity is much more true You can climb off your soapbox now. Where is the evidence and references to back up your accusations? Where in the Bill of Rights does it say that minorities have special privileges and rights not given to any other American? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestkc Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 114 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4,015 Content Per Day: 0.60 Reputation: 8 Days Won: 1 Joined: 12/15/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2007 I might also point out that the majority of those with post graduate degrees vote Democrat in every election. That's because they've been educated in what passes for institutions of higher "learning", which are bastions of liberalism. We covered that in another thread, and it's very true. Watch, Forrrest won't answer this one. I did not see it. I am not sure what you mean. Ok, yes Universities are more socially liberal and tolerant. This is because people that are routinely exposed to a diversity of beliefs and cultures tend to not have near the hang-ups of those that are not exposed to diversity. On other issues, it just depends. I would say that economics departments are virtually all conservative. That said, there are no "Supply-Side Economics" departments anywhere because its not considered to be economic science. However, by and large there is a strong preference toward Free-Market Economics in University Economics Departments (as well they should be). Business Schools almost all lean center right as well. Sciences and engineering are agnostic as to political ideology. Social Sciences tend to be socially liberal. History departments tend to be more liberal. Political Science is across the board. Student culture and activism leans left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forrestkc Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Royal Member Followers: 0 Topic Count: 114 Topics Per Day: 0.02 Content Count: 4,015 Content Per Day: 0.60 Reputation: 8 Days Won: 1 Joined: 12/15/2005 Status: Offline Share Posted September 12, 2007 I don't remember seeing you post anything that wasn't in defense of the left, and even far left. Well for one thing, what you consider to be left would be moderate to most Americans, I mean come on, you think Bill Clinton is far left lib, and what you consider to be far left is probably slightly liberal. This is what is killing Republicans these days, you guys are getting way outside of the mainstream. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patricia1 Posted September 12, 2007 Group: Diamond Member Followers: 1 Topic Count: 44 Topics Per Day: 0.01 Content Count: 1,858 Content Per Day: 0.30 Reputation: 9 Days Won: 0 Joined: 07/24/2007 Status: Offline Birthday: 05/23/1957 Share Posted September 12, 2007 I might also point out that the majority of those with post graduate degrees vote Democrat in every election. That's because they've been educated in what passes for institutions of higher "learning", which are bastions of liberalism. We covered that in another thread, and it's very true. Watch, Forrrest won't answer this one. Forrest may not, but I will, and I say your statement is total bunk and based on 'religious' folks who wish to force a particular viewpoint on everyone whether it's truly supported by scripture or not (like YOUNG Earth). It's become vogue to put down intellectuals as 'unGodly" despite all the God fearing scientists, educators, etc. Just because it doesn't fit into a narrow view of what "Religion" wants to confine God to. Fortunately real Christianity is much more true You can climb off your soapbox now. Where is the evidence and references to back up your accusations? Where in the Bill of Rights does it say that minorities have special privileges and rights not given to any other American? what if your a little of both???? some parts of my brain do not work andother parts compensated? patricia1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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