Who here is not a Republican or a Conservative?

[Seeker]

I am a libertarian. May be a rational-anarchist, but need more info.

Check out the Constitution Party

Yeah, but the death penalty for drug use?

Constitution party? Death for drug users? Wher, oh where does the Constitution of the US even suggest anything like this?

 

[Hkmp5sd]

Momentary OT post...not trying to hijack the thread.

Interesting fellow, Leon Trotsky. Too bad Lenin left a power vacuum when he died. He reached out many times to Trotsky and was rebuffed. The result was Stalin.

All three of these guys were the same and all very ruthless with other peoples lives. None of them warrant any respect. Stalin was planning his inheritance long before Lenin died. Lenin created the "dictatorship of the proletarit" and the Cheka. Trotsky and Stalin were both right up there in supporting the arrest, torture, execution and starvation of the citizens. Nothing mattered except staying in power. It was Trotsky's own ego and hunger for power that allowed Stalin to become dictator.

If you believe that the USSR would have succeeded if there had been no Stalin and Trotsky inheriting Lenin's rule, you are greatly mistaken. I would suggest reading The Soviet Tragedy: A History of Socialism in Russia, 1917-1991 by Martin Malia.

 

[bronco61]

Hmmm....... How about: "Anarbertarian"

I think I'll use that from now on.






:banghead: Just put this here cuz I like the toon. Reminds me of trying to talk sense to a "Republican".

 

[Don45cal]

Registered Republican.

I am not fond of the "Party". I am an American and believe in the value's our ancestors layed out for us. No matter who is in office, no matter what BS laws they pass , I am First & Foremost, AMERICAN!!!!!

God Bless America!!!

 

[Justin Moore]

If one cannot grasp that basic law of survival, one doesn't really deserve to live

Brilliant

I consider myself a George Mason-ist, ie an anti-federalist.

 

[2nd Amendment]

Strict Constitutionalist. Vote Republican because there's no other choice. Occasional Anarchist leanings though, I'll admit. Any government beyond the most basic and weakest is too much government.

I note I have yet to see a self-described Leftist without qualification among this thread...

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

Registered to vote the moment I came of age and have voted every time since. Registered Independent and have voted Democrat and Republican -- and not ashamed to say it. Depends on who will give me work and loosen the gun laws. Voted for Mitt Romney for governor as he was for abolishing bilingual eduation which would make job openings for those teachers of English to teach English WITH ENGLISH instead of being at the mercy of bilingual educators who apply and steal our jobs. Unfortunately, he was for banning "assault rifles" as was Democrat Shannon O'Brien. Couldn't win really so I had to go with the job option. I'd LOVE to vote for John McCain if he chooses to run for the Presidency again...

 

[GhostShooter]

I'm a pro-gun Democrat!

Flame away

 

[David Scott]

I belong to no political party, considering them all a bunch of influence-peddling associations.

My politics would be considered liberal or libertarian by most folks. I'm a feminist, pro gay rights, pro reproductive rights, anti death penalty, favor legalization of drugs.

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

You know, it always ticks me off the way gun forums sh all over people from Massachusetts and group us in one lump sum. I've voted Democrat myself enough to be called one from my parents. Just because you belong to one party or another doesn't mean you believe the way they do all the time. I don't, which is why I chose to be an Independent. However, unlike most people on gun forums, I don't assume folks that are Democrats are all ass out to ban guns, just as I don't assume all Republicans are out for the common good. Not only did Jane Swift make my chances of finding work harder, she also made life more difficult for those just barely getting by. There was a picture of her over the holiday ringing a bell for the Salvation Army. A little ironic I thought since it was probably her that brought them so many new customers... Good for you Ghostshooter, gun lovers shouldn't be ashamed of the party they belong to or how they vote. If you own a firearm, you'll probably vote for the best candidate to protect your rights as a gun owner.

 

[Silver Bullet]

I'm another mix of small-L libertarian and constitutionalist. I want much less government, especially on the federal level. When you reduce taxes you reduce the government's power.

The problem is voting Lib or other third party knowing that you're taking your vote away from a Repub (or sometimes Dem) who is more pro-gun than his opponent.

 

[4v50 Gary]

New Year's Party

I'm actually registered that way. Sounds better than Birthday. I generally vote Liberterian or Republican. The only way I'll vote Democrat is if I want the weaker of the two to win (divide et impera) so that when there's a run-off against a Republican, it makes the Republican's task easier.

 

[Gary H]

I've been a Libertarian for years, but recently registered Republican.

I think that some pro-gun Democrats are more John Kennedy Democrats. The reason that many conservatives have problems with gun owning Democrats is the total lack of honesty in the present day Democratic Party. We view active gun owners as a more honest sort. The present Republican Party is in closer agreement with Kennedy (not "I can't swim" Kennedy) than the Democrats. Race bating, class warfare, scaring the elderly, mindless anti-big-business and environmentalism based on pseudo-science have tainted the party. Also, the "if you are for it then I'm against it" approach to issues is getting old. I was a registered Democrat for many years (youth), but the party no longer has moral values. Perhaps I judge based on the leadership. Maybe the new leadership will differ and bye bye Dashle & Jackson Democrats. How about that Al Sharpton. Isn't he the cat's meow. I just might have to become a Democrat again. Have much criticism for the Republicans, but not as biting.

 

[nualle]

When I have shreds of my faith in humanity intact, I'm a mutual-aid anarchist (Kropotkinesque). The rest of the time, I'm just a curmudgeon.

 

[schild]

I find it hard to believe anyone could use the term "pro-gun liberal" or "pro-gun Democrat".

 

[BrianW]

Anarcho-capitalist here living as a rational anarchist.

Politicians and government are unnecessary evils.

 

[CyberGOP]

I'm a small l libertarian , but I vote republican unless the candidate is so bad that I cannot stomach doing so .

 

[doseyclwn]

I find it hard to believe anyone could use the term "pro-gun liberal" or "pro-gun Democrat".

Nonetheless, they exist. For example, I know a lot of Republicans that are pro-choice. Some people can think for themselves.

 

[doseyclwn]

I find it hard to believe anyone could use the term "pro-gun liberal" or "pro-gun Democrat".

Nonetheless, they exist. For example, I know a lot of Republicans that are pro-choice. Some people can think for themselves.

 

[Peter Gun]

I dont affiliate w/ any party if I can help it, but lately I've voted Progressive whenever they run a candidate. Their main plank is campaign finance reform w/ I beleive is the root of all evil in our government. It really pisses me off how many people on this forum support republicans because they are perceived as "pro -gun" even while the BUSH PARTY (face it, he is the republican party now) rips the Bill of Rights to shreds and pushes an obviously bought and paid for agenda.

 

[Baba Louie]

Here in NV, I'm a registered Non-Partisan, so I get to vote for the Best candidate I can find.

It's getting harder and harder to find one.

I like the "None of the Above" candidate. He often is a consideration when standing in the voting booth.

Brought up in a blue-collar Union type family, moved away from home and started ... thinking... it was soooo strange. Little voices in my head would say..."Must vote Demo ticket. Must vote Dem"...

But as my Grandpappy told me, "Baba Louie, the more a man has to conserve, the more conservative that man becomes."

Which shows why we're in the state of affairs we're in today.

Darned few have a whole lot to conserve, more have nothing and want everything to come from those who have it.

There it is.
The Haves. (Some of whom actually deserve what they worked for)
The Have-Nots. (But want it anyway)

And what is Liberty anyway, nowadays? Being left alone to go shooting in the desert suits me to a Tee.

Adios

 

[Gary H]

Peter:

Unfortunately, "Campaign Finance Reform" is a title and does not mean that the actual intent is true reform. Usually, these bills favor the side with the greatest power at the time. If you want to reform politics, do not allow politicians to run. Take the money completely out of the mix.

Thank God that we don't have the Gore party in power at this time.

Civil liberties have always suffered during a time of war. Perhaps Bush, in his quest for Middle Eastern oil and after masterminding 9-11 with the Israelis has devised all of this to narrow our freedom and expand the power of government over the people. I don't see it that way and neither do you. Your message of vigilance is a good one. Every government seeks more power, which means that we have less freedom. This happens with every new law. I guess that Bush has been bought and the Democrats have refused the money from trial lawyers and unions. Just who has bought Bush? I know I haven't. He has made me mad on a number of occasions..ie tariffs and immigration policy. I'm not a religious right sort of person, so I'm not in line there. Who bought Bush? Was it the Chinese again. After all, we have record of them buying Clinton and with good result. I'm fifty-fifty on Bush, but I don't think that he has been bought.

 

[Mastrogiacomo]

I think it's very crediable for people to be liberal Democrats and STILL be pro-gun. What's not so hard to believe is how many NRA card carrying Republicans exist that feel their beliefs are 100% correct, no matter who they have to step on or put down to prove it.

I'm sure somewhere out there is an anti-gun, pro-choice, compassionate for struggling low income America, screw the all ready too rich corporate America type of Republican!

 

[GhostShooter]

Not all Democrats are liberal.

 

[Ian]

I'm a rational (aka, free-market) anarchist. I'm registered to vote as a libertarian, and there's no way I'll ever vite for a Republican or Democrat.

Less government is good, no government is best.