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i've been seriously wondering this though.
people's views shift, things happen to make new impressions.
to me it shows intelligence, that one is not augered to
a set of beliefs for life.
but maybe i'm not remembering the bro correctly, that's
why i'm axin' sonn
Yea i know bor. I used to be hard line gop, now Im just center right. I have views that are literally interpreted, not politically interpreted. I.E. When i say im prochoice, it means freedom of abortion, owning (and carrying) guns, drug legalization etc.
So what seem contradictory are really just all under the banner of "more freedom"
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Eh, I just dont think that a few years ago there was much discussion regarding health care reform...which is what Im most "left" on. I have indeed changed a few of my economic views (not dramatically) based on research and through considering some other opinions...especially in light of what occurred between 2007-2009. I just figured rethinking opinions based on new evidence is part of growing, and what open minded folks do.
Id still consider myself a supporter of capitalism and the free market, but at the same time I realize that no system is inherently perfect and that some checks and balances need to be in place in order for things to run the way they should. For instance, see Hong Kong - consistently ranks highest on the "free market" list but has one of the largest income and wealth disparities of any first world country in the world. Something aint right there. At the same time, I believe in the business cycle theory. So I dont and have never completely subscribed to one particular ideology...I just learn about all the different arguments and support what I think makes sense - no matter who says it.
But yeah, re: health care Ive always supported a single payer system (not socialized health care, but socialized payment) because not only does it make sense IMO on a social level, but it makes sense on a fiscal level as well. Close minded folks for some reason cant separate one from the other.
Id still consider myself a supporter of capitalism and the free market, but at the same time I realize that no system is inherently perfect and that some checks and balances need to be in place in order for things to run the way they should. For instance, see Hong Kong - consistently ranks highest on the "free market" list but has one of the largest income and wealth disparities of any first world country in the world. Something aint right there. At the same time, I believe in the business cycle theory. So I dont and have never completely subscribed to one particular ideology...I just learn about all the different arguments and support what I think makes sense - no matter who says it.
But yeah, re: health care Ive always supported a single payer system (not socialized health care, but socialized payment) because not only does it make sense IMO on a social level, but it makes sense on a fiscal level as well. Close minded folks for some reason cant separate one from the other.
mrplunkey
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It does seem like he's turned to the dark side.
I haven't given-up hope though. I can tell there is still good (conservatism) in him.
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