cdrumm4448 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) I'm curious how many people here consider themselves fiscal and social conservatives. I don't care what party you belong to. Who believes in small government, reduced spending, and traditional values and traditions? I do! ETA: "... traditional values refers to the standards and values which were embraced by most Americans from it’s earliest beginnings and throughout the majority of its history. It is believed by many, including myself, that these values were a great part of what made America a great and free nation — the absence of which, will likely result in the further decline of our country. Traditional, historical American values have in the past, included a faith in God, prayer and the Bible, which has for a large part, been the foundation of other national traditions, such as: honor and respect for the family, diligent work ethics, absolute values of right and wrong, honesty in business practices, wholesomeness in leadership, respect toward authority, moderation rather than excess, marriage as a prerequisite before having sex or bearing children, a family which consists of both a father and mother, taking responsibility to provide for our own — such as one’s spouse, family and children, and so forth." Edited August 8, 2010 by cdrumm4448 Clarity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momma2Many66 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Here ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dobela Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Here! Me, me me. I want less government and I want it sooner than later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma23peas Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Strong on both counts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskaGrownFamily Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yep yep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphabetika Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Me too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Define traditional values and traditions. I am not sure I am on the right page with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluemongoose Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Most likely me.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Word Nerd Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm more of a libertarian, so I'm fiscally conservative but more socially liberal, as I support limited government in our personal lives, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugglin'5 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :seeya: Conservative/Libertarian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Put me on your list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in NH Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 That would be me! Hi! Less Government in all areas would be lovely! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teachaheart Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm more of a libertarian, so I'm fiscally conservative but more socially liberal, as I support limited government in our personal lives, too. Same here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Fiscally, not socially. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Here, here! Spending willy nilly by either party gives me hives. Also, would love the gov't to just. back. off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joy at Home Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy loves Bud Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm curious how many people here consider themselves fiscal and social conservatives. I don't care what party you belong to. Who believes in small government, reduced spending, and traditional values and traditions? [/font] I believe in these things, to the extent that this "small" government isn't legislating the traditional values and traditions. Even though my life generally reflects those traditions, I don't believe the government has any business dictating them. So I'm guessing maybe not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Food4Thought Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm more of a libertarian, so I'm fiscally conservative but more socially liberal, as I support limited government in our personal lives, too. Yep. Although I waffle between being a Libertarian and a Constitutionalist almost daily. Can you be a Libertarian Constitutionalist? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katemary63 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) Amen! and......Ditto!!! :D Edited August 8, 2010 by katemary63 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paintedlady Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Me! :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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KrissiK Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in FL Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I believe in these things, to the extent that this "small" government isn't legislating the traditional values and traditions. Even though my life generally reflects those traditions, I don't believe the government has any business dictating them. So I'm guessing maybe not. :iagree: Well put! This is me too. Melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hsmamainva Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm more of a libertarian, so I'm fiscally conservative but more socially liberal, as I support limited government in our personal lives, too. Ditto! :seeya: I'm a Libertarian -- fiscal conservative / social liberal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joanne Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Ditto! :seeya: I'm a Libertarian -- fiscal conservative / social liberal :iagree: This and what Amy said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheryl Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm curious how many people here consider themselves fiscal and social conservatives. I don't care what party you belong to. Who believes in small government, reduced spending, and traditional values and traditions? I do! ETA: "... traditional values refers to the standards and values which were embraced by most Americans from it’s earliest beginnings and throughout the majority of its history. It is believed by many, including myself, that these values were a great part of what made America a great and free nation — the absence of which, will likely result in the further decline of our country. Traditional, historical American values have in the past, included a faith in God, prayer and the Bible, which has for a large part, been the foundation of other national traditions, such as: honor and respect for the family, diligent work ethics, absolute values of right and wrong, honesty in business practices, wholesomeness in leadership, respect toward authority, moderation rather than excess, marriage as a prerequisite before having sex or bearing children, a family which consists of both a father and mother, taking responsibility to provide for our own — such as one’s spouse, family and children, and so forth." :iagree: Ditto here with the entirety of the op's thread !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Lynx Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I believe in these things, to the extent that this "small" government isn't legislating the traditional values and traditions. Even though my life generally reflects those traditions, I don't believe the government has any business dictating them. So I'm guessing maybe not. :iagree: Exactly! So I "label" myself a fiscal, small-government conservative, but libertarian on social issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHASRADA Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I have always considered myself fiscally liberal and socially conservative. I believe in strong family and traditional values. However, I also believe that we are interdependent as a society and have an obligation to ensure that everyone has their basic needs met. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm curious how many people here consider themselves fiscal and social conservatives. I don't care what party you belong to. Who believes in small government, reduced spending, and traditional values and traditions? I do! ETA: "... traditional values refers to the standards and values which were embraced by most Americans from it’s earliest beginnings and throughout the majority of its history. It is believed by many, including myself, that these values were a great part of what made America a great and free nation — the absence of which, will likely result in the further decline of our country. Traditional, historical American values have in the past, included a faith in God, prayer and the Bible, which has for a large part, been the foundation of other national traditions, such as: honor and respect for the family, diligent work ethics, absolute values of right and wrong, honesty in business practices, wholesomeness in leadership, respect toward authority, moderation rather than excess, marriage as a prerequisite before having sex or bearing children, a family which consists of both a father and mother, taking responsibility to provide for our own — such as one’s spouse, family and children, and so forth." :iagree: Presently I am not for either party but I am anti-incumbent. We don't need career politicians. We need real people who do a job and go home and back to their original job. Most of the current Congress - who I hold responsible for most of the current mess because most of them have been there the whole time - have been 'career' politicians who are so far out of touch with the common person they might as well be on the moon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PineFarmMom Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Oooh!! Me!! Me, me, me, me!! <both hands raised high> I'm both a fiscal AND social conservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laundrycrisis Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 (edited) Fiscal, yes. And I do want a smaller, more streamlined government. I am socially conservative in some ways but not in others. ie, I have old-fashioned ideas about appropriate behavior and apparel for kids (in fact I have very conservative ideas about that), but on the other hand I support marriage equality. So I guess socially I am a mix. Traditional, historical American values have in the past, included a faith in God, prayer and the Bible, which has for a large part, been the foundation of other national traditions, such as: honor and respect for the family, diligent work ethics, absolute values of right and wrong, honesty in business practices, wholesomeness in leadership, respect toward authority, moderation rather than excess, marriage as a prerequisite before having sex or bearing children, a family which consists of both a father and mother, taking responsibility to provide for our own — such as one’s spouse, family and children, and so forth." Some of these I agree with as fundamental ethics and responsibility. A strong work ethic, honesty, meeting our responsibilities, and taking care of those who depend on us are all basic to me. I would add empathy, compassion, respect for others, tolerance, and an open heart to the list. I'm not religious at all so anything regarding religious traditions, or guidelines for romantic relationships that are based on religious ideas, does not mean much to me. I'm more of a libertarian, so I'm fiscally conservative but more socially liberal, as I support limited government in our personal lives, too. :thumbup1: Edited August 8, 2010 by laundrycrisis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daisy Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I don't align myself with any political party. I consider myself a conservative but not a rabid one. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I don't align myself with any political party. I consider myself a conservative but not a rabid one. ;) I would somewhat categorize myself as a conservative in most areas. But, there is a lot that figures into things. Generally I am all for smaller govt, not bigger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Here! Fiscally and socially conservative. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :iagree: Presently I am not for either party but I am anti-incumbent. We don't need career politicians. We need real people who do a job and go home and back to their original job. Most of the current Congress - who I hold responsible for most of the current mess because most of them have been there the whole time - have been 'career' politicians who are so far out of touch with the common person they might as well be on the moon. Yes--career politicians are not a good thing. The problems we face as a nation are huge, and I don't think politicians are necessarily the best and brightest people to solve them. Put them in any other industry, and many of them would not rise to the top (IMO.) And yet these are the people in charge of creating solutions? {insert shudder} Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amydavis Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I'm more of a libertarian, so I'm fiscally conservative but more socially liberal, as I support limited government in our personal lives, too. :iagree: I'm a libertarian. So, yes I want smaller government, but I want it everywhere...fiscally and socially. In my own life, I am quite traditional. Those are the choices I make for myself and my family. But, I don't feel the need for the government to make those choices for others, so that makes me socially liberal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tabrett Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Right here! I want smaller government. The federal government should have very little power! The last year or so I am moving more towards being a libertarian in regards to social issues. I used to be against legalizing drugs, gay marriage etc, but now I just don't care - I don't think the federal government should be telling anyone what to do - gay or straight. Marriage should be between people and their church/God - not the people and government. The more power the government has the less freedom the people have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnM Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I am "religious" and I agree with you! I think I fit more in the moderate category. Dawn Some of these I agree with as fundamental ethics and responsibility. A strong work ethic, honesty, meeting our responsibilities, and taking care of those who depend on us are all basic to me. I would add empathy, compassion, respect for others, tolerance, and an open heart to the list. I'm not religious at all so anything regarding religious traditions, or guidelines for romantic relationships that are based on religious ideas, does not mean much to me. :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Fiscal conservative, social butterfly. :) Libertarian. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdalley Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Marriage should be between people and their church/God - not the people and government. The more power the government has the less freedom the people have. :iagree: I do have some libertarian leanings. This is one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 :seeya: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbie in OR Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 Yep and yep! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dandelion Posted August 8, 2010 Share Posted August 8, 2010 I believe in these things, to the extent that this "small" government isn't legislating the traditional values and traditions. Even though my life generally reflects those traditions, I don't believe the government has any business dictating them. This reflects my views as well... I'm for very limited federal government (if you take a look at the powers the constitution outlines for our federal government, there are actually very few) and I sincerely hope more states begin utilizing their 10th amendment rights to push back on the federal government's intrusion into state-owned issues. I do have some Libertarian leanings and I like the "Libertarian Constitutionalist" moniker that was suggested in this thread...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heart'sjoy Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 My children have been shocked and amazed to realize how much the government has encroached on our freedoms and our pocketbooks in the last 100 years. We have many discussions about less government, but we also include it will only work if people want less services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockey Mom Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 :seeya: Conservative/Libertarian :iagree: Right here! I want smaller government. The federal government should have very little power! The last year or so I am moving more towards being a libertarian in regards to social issues. I used to be against legalizing drugs' date=' gay marriage etc, but [b']now I just don't care[/b] - I don't think the federal government should be telling anyone what to do - gay or straight. Marriage should be between people and their church/God - not the people and government. The more power the government has the less freedom the people have. This is me too. More and more I'm becoming one of those "get off my lawn!" type of people. I'd also like to see the IRS go away. Flat/Fair Tax is by far a better option that what we have now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 :iagree: This is me too. More and more I'm becoming one of those "get off my lawn!" type of people. I'd also like to see the IRS go away. Flat/Fair Tax is by far a better option that what we have now. Ditto on the IRS!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krista in LA Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Most definitely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nestof3 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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