Cammie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 It is clear there is a large number of conservative homeschoolers here. I was just wondering how many of us identify as liberals? I would classify myself as a way out there, real life, from birth, liberal with extremely liberal religious and political views. My Dh is Hindu, I was raised Christian (dad, granddad, great grand dad all ministers in liberal churches.) We celebrate all the holidays and the kids have been exposed to both religions. We practice tolerance, compassion and understanding as well as respect for all backgrounds and faiths. I personally believe it is the governments responsibility to make sure that the benefits of the society are available to all the citizens - whether they are "productive members of society" or not! Anyone else out there?? [And please note - not looking to debate if I am right or wrong - just looking for like minded folks - thanks!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LauraGB Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Is there a group for Reasonables? How about Logicals? That's the one to which I belong. I cannot say I'm entirely conservative (I'm not old enough), and I cannot call myself a liberal (I'm so not young enough). I'm waiting for the right group to come along...my whole life. (no, I don't think I'm Libertarian, either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Sure, there are lots of us here. We're in the minority, but it's not a minority of one, KWIM? Welcome aboard! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 :seeya: Hi Cammie! I"m pretty much right where you are! Astrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 Astrid - been meaining to tell you - I love your name. It was the name of my favorite Swedish grandmother. We named my daughter Anusha because it was the Indian version! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happygrrl Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I am probably like many on here.... very liberal on some topics, very conservative on others. Unclassifiable! However I have friends in both camps and all in between, and we manage to have dinner parties without even a hint of animosity. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlowetx Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 We celebrate all the holidays and the kids have been exposed to both religions. We practice tolerance, compassion and understanding as well as respect for all backgrounds and faiths. well, we do this too, but don't identify ourselves as liberals. I'm politically a libertarian, so don't agree on the government thing, but definately believe in the above.. my child is exposed to all religions, (christian (incl. the main ones and the others - jw/mormonism), muslim, jewish, pagan.. all of them) as well as agnostic and aethiest understandings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slartibartfast Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I am a Moderate but I am Liberal on some social issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie in Austin Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I consider myself a progressive libertarian. Never heard of that? It's because I just made it up. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Absolutely 100% progressive on all matters. A Theory of Justice by Rawls is the" other" book I read annually. And no I am not saying what the other book is . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trixie Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Liberal/progressive atheist here. :seeya: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tangerine Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 :iagree: Me too. Howdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astrid Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Thank you, Cammie! I've always loved it myself; it reflects my Swedish heritage and is uncommon-- I was born in the decade of Lisa's and Jennifers! Anusha is a beautiful name! Swedish and Indian--- Anusha must be a lovely girl! hugs, astrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'm more liberal than anything else that's for sure. Just don't tell my mom ok? :D (She's 73, as conservative as they come, and I don't think she could take it...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matryoshka Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) oops - I thought I was responding to the piano lesson thread - how'd I end up here? Maybe I'm supposed to 'fess up that I'm liberal? (socially - fiscally conservative but since everyone's spending their brains out at the moment...). Edited September 18, 2009 by matroyshka Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radish4ever Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Well I'll say that I voted for GW in '04..... but was a die hard Obama campaigner this time. I'm driving around in a van with an "Obama Mama" vinyl decal on it... and I live in a VERY VERY conservative west Texas town so it's even a little bit fun to be more liberal. ;) I consider myself an independent, but since having children, my views on things have changed CONSIDERABLY. I'm a crunchy kind of mama too - cloth diapering, environment-loving, tie dying (seriously, I love the process...it's so relaxing), mellow music-loving, cosleeping, extended breastfeeding, natural homebirthing, stand up for what you really believe kind of mama. ;) I need to move to Austin or something. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I dont identify with the term "liberal" much- here in Australia, the two main political parties are called Labour and Liberal, and Liberal are the more conservative of the two. And I'm not that. But I am a tree hugging, political left (socialist tendencies), non defineably religious (love Hinduism and Buddhism and Non Dualism), hippe type person, far more "liberal" I suspect than most of those who consider themselves "liberal" (although I must admit I don't know the nuances of the term). I'm just a way out there gal married to a way out there guy with two quite conservative teenagers :) Poor things, having us as parents :) These boards are full of conservative people however I find we often have common thoughts on many issues. And I find it fascinating to read how other people think- people I wouldnt normally come across in my day to day life, and certainly not have rigorous discussions with. I have been here for 5 or 6 years now and I have never felt anything but welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myrrh Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I live in one of the most liberal places in the world, but I'm not one, so this board is a bit of a refuge for me :) That said, I'm not totally comfortable labeling myself conservative. For one thing, I'm against abortion and the death penalty. There are other examples I could give of not fitting in with either party, which is probably why I voted for Ron Paul (that, and I didn't like the Republican alternatives, but for completely different reasons than most liberals--see my blog for "Palin Paradox"). I would love to see the two party system abolished and replaced with candidates running on their own platforms. Now that's an individualism I can get behind! Anyhow, I'm at home with progressive-minded people since I've been surrounded by them my whole life - family, friends, teachers, professors, co-workers, bosses, etc. but I identify most with those who share my Judeo-Christian values. I was born into an liberal atheistic Jewish heritage, but born again as a child (not from being raised that way but through my own personal encounter with Jesus -- sort of like a kid version of Anne LaMott's conversion in Traveling Mercies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen in PA Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Absolutely 100% progressive on all matters. A Theory of Justice by Rawls is the" other" book I read annually. And no I am not saying what the other book is . That book has a place of honor on the shelf around here:001_smile: I suppose I can best be classified as a liberaltarian -- my ideal government provides a large safety net without infringing on personal liberties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elizabeth Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 She is a really wonderful writer and I love her idea that there are only two prayers one needs to know. The first is "Help me , help me." The second is "Thank you, thank you." I read your blog a bit and you are definitely way too interesting to "speak" here so rarely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Is there a group for Reasonables? How about Logicals? That's the one to which I belong. I cannot say I'm entirely conservative (I'm not old enough), and I cannot call myself a liberal (I'm so not young enough). I'm waiting for the right group to come along...my whole life.(no, I don't think I'm Libertarian, either) Oh you and me both. So glad I am not the only one who just doesn't quite fit in.... Cat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 The older I get the more liberal I become. I consider myself a moderate, but I lean left on most social issues. A couple issues I am quite conservative (abortion being the primary one for a few reasons.) Dawn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenNC Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 In most homeschooling circles, I would be considered quite liberal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patchfire Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Liberal. Liberalliberalliberal. My family voted McGovern in '72. I have followed in their footsteps, except I took a step away from them... to the left. You get the idea. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthwestMom Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'm liberal. We're the majority here in coffee country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhabelly Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Peela's post was interesting. I think we should say "politically left or right" rather than liberal. I am as liberal/progressive as they come, but I've never understood why pacifism is considered "liberal." Or cosleeping. Or cloth diapering. Or, for heaven's sake, trying to reduce carbon emissions. You know? I'm thinking too much tonight. Julie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smrtmama Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Quite liberal here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Desert Rat Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Ooh! Ooh! Me! Me! (with hand raised like Horseshack from Mr. Kotter!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caitilin Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 me too!:grouphug: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyrooch Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I would say that I am pretty much right there with you. I too am a Christian. I believe in compassion and caring for others. I believe I have a moral responsibility to help my fellow man. I believe that everyone should have healthcare whether they are rich or poor or whether they "earned" it or not. If someone needs medical care they should get medical care. Period. I believe that everyone should have food as well regardless of the circumstance. I am willing to put my money where my mouth is too and "share the wealth" in order to ensure that everyone has access to these things. This is just some of the basic things I believe everyone should have. It does really feel like we are in the minority here doesn't it? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I need to move to Austin or something. LOL Well, COME ON!!!! I'm a full fledged hippie liberal and I could use some company! :D Actually I live in a small conservative town south of Austin, but I'm still a raging-all-the-way-to-the-left liberal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Lol, tejasmamacita. I think of myself as a pragmatist, although I lean to the left on most issues (read: all the current hot topics). Really though, I just want something that works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 (edited) I consider myself a progressive libertarian. Never heard of that? It's because I just made it up. :D Conservative Libertarian/Moderate Republican... very suspicious of govt, fighter for civil rights, do believe in gun rights, questioning authority, BUT do not agree on Libertarian platform for legalizing drug use. Hubby calls me a tree hugger and it is true my dream is to have a lot of land to build a green mud hut to live in (off the grid). With my gun. LOL He is a moderate republican who watches FOX News non-stop. We have very interesting political discussions. We both are Christians and are pro-life. But even spiritually, we both are oddballs with not fitting into the "evangelical" crowd. Go figure. LOL My Facebook quiz pegged me as a child of the 60's. Oh well. Raised in a liberal family -- very democratic. As an adult, voted Republican for 20+ years. Finally had it with the last election (held my nose and voted for McCain LOL) as I see where neither Dem nor Repub really meet our country's needs. Edited September 18, 2009 by tex-mex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyLittleWonders Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I'm left-of-center too. :) I think I lean liberatarian, but I'm not ready to go there yet. Progressive is probably a good term for me though. I too believe that if someone needs health care, they get it period. It should be a right. Same with food and basic needs being met. I think the one area where I hit the gray-area as a liberal is education - I think the system needs to implode and start over *and* I still want to preserve the freedom to homeschool without oversight. I've also re-embraced the title "Christian" - though I am so progressive that most mainstream and evangelicals would probably not consider me one. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex-mex Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Well, COME ON!!!! I'm a full fledged hippie liberal and I could use some company! :D Actually I live in a small conservative town south of Austin, but I'm still a raging-all-the-way-to-the-left liberal. Love the t-shirts saying, "Keep Austin Weird". LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Liberal here. I miss Austin so so much. When I hear people talk about how red Texas is, I always think that if they spent a weekend in Austin, they'd change their minds. My grandparents (who go to Hippie Hollow fairly regularly), live in Round Rock and we visit them every other month. It was Austin that shaped me politically. I adore it there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runninmommy Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I thought it was the other way around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meet me in paris Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Liberal, tree-hugging, hippie vegetarian quaker. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Buckin' Longhorn Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Love the t-shirts saying, "Keep Austin Weird". LOL I have a TIE DYED one. It's my favorite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I am a Moderate but I am Liberal on some social issues. Not that there is a word for this, but I can hack it down to a gross generalization: social liberal, fiscal conservative. However, I never vote "against" someone. If there is no one I can vote "for", I abstain. I'm very glad I was not faced with the vote between Edwin Edwards and David Duke. Aside from the twee alliteration, didn't they both end up in the Big House? I did like the bumpersticker: Vote for the Crook, It's Important. I may just have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrappyhomeschooler Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 I don't generally label myself with the term "liberal", but I certainly lean to the left in political ideology. Doesn't mean I agree with or condone any actions of those in office who claim to be liberal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbaraL in OK Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Me too! Progressive liberal in the only state that went all red in the recent presidential election. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 It does really feel like we are in the minority here doesn't it? ;) Yes, I was starting to be a bit overwhelmed but I feel much better now that you all identified yourself! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawna in Texas Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Not that there is a word for this, but I can hack it down to a gross generalization: social liberal, fiscal conservative. However, I never vote "against" someone. If there is no one I can vote "for", I abstain. I'm very glad I was not faced with the vote between Edwin Edwards and David Duke. Aside from the twee alliteration, didn't they both end up in the Big House? I did like the bumpersticker: Vote for the Crook, It's Important. I may just have. I'm not certain how others see it, but my grandfather says that was the way the republican party used to be. Not that they ignored social issues, or even lacked an opinion, but he says it generally wasn't a platform issue. He's fiscally conservative, socially liberal and votes democrat nationally, but selects locals individually. He says he too old to try a third party. It's interesting to watch the transformation because he was uh, a LOUD republican while I was growing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cammie Posted September 18, 2009 Author Share Posted September 18, 2009 We were in Portland before the move to India. We miss it big time. My daughter still talks about OMSI and all the fun we had. It is a great place to raise a family (and be a liberal!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 my heart is "a little to the left", in the william sloane coffin way.... (ie. really, very a lot to the left, but still within the Christian church) politically, i identify myself as a trudeau liberal. (nothing south of the border comes close in liberal terms ; ). the democrats seem more like the conservatives in canada (now the reform). the republicans seem like ???? and there really isn't anything quite as pragmatic in a left of centre way as the trudeau liberals were in their/our day. if i were still in canada, i think i'd be having to support bob rae... (but then, i was a pastor in the united church of canada, which is euphemistically called the NDP at prayer....) We are not alone.... but it sometimes does feel that way! ann Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 More liberal than the usual crowd, for sure. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funschooler5 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 On this board, I'd probably be considered "liberal", though I'm more like left-of-center. I have libertarian tendencies, except when it comes to health care. I feel like the government should stay out of (almost) everything else....just give us some decent choices of health care (doesn't have to be free, just affordable.) I'm the opposite of a couple of other posters on this thread, in that I tend to lean toward gun control, but I'm for the legalization of drugs (though I wish they'd been legal all along....I don't really want to be around if they ever decided to legalize them.:tongue_smilie:) BTW, I don't do drugs, (never have), I just feel like people should have the right to do whatever they want to themselves, as long as they aren't hurting or infringing on the rights of other people. I think that's the main problem I have with the republican party. They claim to be for less government, but they try to legislate morality, which doesn't make sense to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in TX Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 "somewhat left of center" is probably a good description. And I'm an observant Muslim. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowan25 Posted September 18, 2009 Share Posted September 18, 2009 Not that there is a word for this, but I can hack it down to a gross generalization: social liberal, fiscal conservative. However, I never vote "against" someone. If there is no one I can vote "for", I abstain. I'm very glad I was not faced with the vote between Edwin Edwards and David Duke. Aside from the twee alliteration, didn't they both end up in the Big House? I did like the bumpersticker: Vote for the Crook, It's Important. I may just have. Wow, are you down here too??!! LOL Wasn't that a great election?! Vote for the crooked bigot or the bigoted crook! Yeah, I'm pretty sure they both ended up in jail. Edwards still is. Yes, we're a lovely bunch down here. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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