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Where I agree: Smaller government - though pissed off at Bush (as I've mentioned many times, I didn't vote for him). Along with this goes lower taxes. I don't mind paying taxes if they're used for things like healthcare or education, but there is way too much govt. bureaucracy.
Strong national defense - again, this does not mean we should be running around invading other countries
Abortion - I do agree with them that it's wrong (NOT a slam on the prochoice folks here, but I do believe it is a life, although I can see how others see it as a fetus. I've also posted often that there are many prolife folks who do want to address the broader social issues - we're much more like Democrats on this part of the issue), though I'm not in favor of. A small favor to ask everyone else - please don't turn this thread into an abortion argument.
Inertia - It's hard to make the switch after being a Republican my whole life. I still have some hope the radical element will flame out, and a more moderate, cooperative element will emerge. This is by far the biggest reason, as (like you said) the Bush side has hijacked us to the far right. Just as many Democrats want their party to move from the center, many moderate Republicans want their party to move toward the center.
Where I disagree: Foreign policy - pardon my language, but it's been a clusterfuck. Lives lost, alliances broken, the world pissed off, economic drain stop/loss, drafts, etc. This is by far my biggest greivance.
Gay Amendment - as a straight male with minimal exposure to homosexuals, I can't say I understand homosexuality that well. However, I find it ludicrous that people are so vehemently opposed to the idea of them getting married. It doesn't harm anyone, and will stabilize their relationships more than anything. It's ridiculous to change the constitution to deny people rights, as that is the document that is supposed to uphold rights. I did not like how the issue was overpoliticized greatly this election. I do think people will come around eventually, just like race relations.
That's all I can think of now, I'll check back on the thread later when more people join in.
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