It is really frustrating to discuss matters with generalizations. Just like you all stereotype liberals, I have stereotyped conservatives.
And as for the attacks on my financial situation as it pertains to my contribution to polotics, shame on you. I am a young person attending school and working a social job for fun. I could be making considerably more money doing server database work, but I think an eccentric coffee shop is better time spent at this point in my life.
And for your knowledge, my parents are what you might call "rich."
They both came from nothing, worked hard and recieved masters degrees from Berkely, and finally started their own medical product design and development company which grew to 30ish employees. I really, highly respect them for several reasons. Firstly, they are fairly salaried, and use the rest of the companies profits for slow expansion and profit sharing amongst the employees. As for income use, they donate around $20,000 of $250,000ish combined income to charities and causes they believe in every year. While they used to drive SUVs, they just sealed the deal on a Toyota Scion xB and Prius hybrid vehicle. They vote democrat, firmly oppose war, and stay up on current news. In other words, they believe what they believe, and use their money to further it. As a side note, they both believe in budhist social philosophies while remaining mostly agnostic. For any one looking to become a better person, you should listen to some Tich Nat Han (sp?) and Dali Lama material -- it is really eye opening.
As for the person who spoke of government versus private sector for projects, I couldnt agree more. "Liberals" tend to believe in government organization and spending -- which in a fantasy world, would mean transparent polocies leading to the best conclusion for the enviorment and peoples of the united states and world. As recently shown by the energy crisis and profit mangling of large companies, the private sector doesnt seem capable of working towards the public's best interest. These are my thoughts at least.
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I get your point, but someone's belief system can't be summed as simply liberal or conservative.
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I agree. Especially since both camps seem to have such negative stereotypes from the other side. On a message board like this, it becomes easy to save word by generalizing and lumping people. I guess thats just how it is though...
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Liberal believes that, despite the facts, his ideology must be right because it will save the world (usually by taking money from others and giving it to somebody else of his choice- HIS money, of course, excluded from the deal).
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I think its funny you say this, because I am a liberal and probably pay more in taxes than you. The largest, wealthiest people and corporations pay far less and recieve more tax breaks than the poorer. If a fair, perfectly even playing field is so important, why do the wealthy pay less? Imagine how much money are government would have if a flat tax rate existed for all people and corporations (not that I neccesarily support this idea).