"This Republican has some doubts"

[chipotle]

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer had a guest column a few days ago that's worth reading. I'm aware I draw flak when I get even mildly political (and objectively, I think in four-plus years of writing this I've had less political content than many folks have in an active week), but I'll be candid: these are among the questions I wonder why my more conservative/libertarian friends and acquaintances don't ask.

Comments

[jadedfox.livejournal.com]

Honestly, this is why I *was* a republican....

Too tired to think out a rational response beyond the fact that there are far too many laws in this country, and most make no sense to be on the books.

A law, by matter of fact, LIMITS your freedom.

Think about the motto of the state where I'm from. (Hint it's New Hampshire)

Quite simply I would rather take care of myself, than have a law do it for me. (seat belt laws?) anyway...

[chipuni.livejournal.com]

I so wish more Republicans were like that.

[prickvixen.livejournal.com]

I think in four-plus years of writing this I've had less political content than many folks have in an active week

That sounds like a fair statement.

I'm aware I draw flak when I get even mildly political

I hadn't known that. Why is that, do you suppose? Is there a perception that you're apolitical, for which you're usually admired?

[pathia.livejournal.com]

I think most Republicans don't complain about it, because one or the other, or both of the following.

#1 It's not a democrat doing it.

#2 Like the last 'Great Republic' they expect the government to give back the power to the people once the crisis is over.

[koogrr.livejournal.com]

Pssst!

Income Tax is temporary and the Social Security number will never be used for identification.

[mordrul.livejournal.com]

I don't know why your conservative and libertarian friends aren't asking these questions. I consider myself beyond labels, but I've been known to throw the words 'militant libertarian' around before. These are excellent questions, but also very, very few. I think JadedFox and Dracono are both correct also. Unfortunately, the majority of Americans seem to prefer not to think at all, much less ask questions. Well, you know what they say about 'interesting times'...