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Why are you a Republican and not a Libertarian?
Republicanism is basically just a hypocritical version of Libertarianism, in my opinion. They don't hold any of the values they espouse.
"We stand for freedom"
Meanwhile, they push to ban abortion completely, mandate pointless transvaginal ultrasounds, limit access to contraception through completely unnecessary prescription mandates, bring mandated prayer back into public schools, block recognition of gay marriage, maintain the failed and morally insane war on drugs - I could go on. What definition of "freedom" could possibly encompass all of these blatantly freedom-restricting actions?
"We believe in free enterprise"
Nonsense. They support oil and agricultural subsidies. The GOP in North Carolina even tried to ban Tesla from operating in the state on the grounds that they don't use non-proprietary dealerships. Of course, the NC Automobile Dealer's Association had donated to their party recently.
To be frank, the GOP are a collection of corporatist slaves who pander to religious fascists for votes.
If you're ideologically consistent, sane or even just a little bit morally conscious, how can you support them?
8 Answers
- frediaLv 45 years ago
i'm a libertarian leaning conservative. I in lots of cases vote Republican, yet I unquestionably have voted for the Libertarian social gathering in state elections. I desire loose markets, person liberty, constrained government, and private belongings rights. The shape became the appropriate checklist in international historic previous. It needs to be observed.
- Anonymous8 years ago
Why do you care? By all means put all Republicans together, never mind that there is a fair amount of varying opinion in this party just like the Democratic party...To be frank, you sound like a pontificating sycophant who parrots the far leftist ideological agenda...two more points thanks...
Source(s): Republican - Anonymous8 years ago
Because Obama wrecked the economy and I suffer as a result.
I don't know of any Libertarian leaders or how good their fund-raising is. I can't support a group who has really no chance of winning election ever.
- ?Lv 68 years ago
I'm neither. I believe political parties are divisive. I believe parties force all candidates into cookie cutter molds to appeal to 'their base.'
Unaffiliated and always will be.
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- Anonymous8 years ago
The republican party is the party of GOD.
- Libertarian LadyLv 48 years ago
Because I actually love my country and have personal morals and values.
