Confessions of a Moderate Republican ~ The Theory

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by: Go Raiders*

Now that I have announced that I am no longer running for POTUS in 2012 and do not have that as a distraction, I was thinking about doing a monthly diary about what it is like to be a moderate republican.

I say a moderate republican because some of my viewpoints typically clash with some of the members of my party on more ways than one. I am very well aware that if all my opinions got out and were attributable to me, I would probably be called a RINO at best, and more than likely be called much worse by members of my own party. Such is the nicety of being able to post “anonymously” for what it is worth.

What I am trying to do is provide some of my thoughts so you can put it all together. I suspect that by the time I am done, some of you will conclude that I am clueless, idiotic, or just plain an asshole… Some of you will be right. Keep in mind that I am probably not going to provide a bazillion links to sources that most of you would find acceptable, but my thought process is really more to elucidate my opinions and tie them back into me being a Republican.

Some of the areas that I was thinking about doing the diaries on are as follows:

Abortion

Gun Control

Taxes – State

Taxes – Federal

Education Spending

Energy Sources

The President – OK you knew this one was coming.

Why I think the Republican Party in Colorado is totally screwed up ~ Bet you didn’t see this one coming

I have strong opinions on all of these areas, and some of them are just that, opinions. I will not bore the heck out of everyone with a million links or graphics, because frankly, I try to have a meager life outside of work and I really haven’t got the time to go digging for every relevant argument to support my opinions. Besides, some of these areas really don’t warrant links anyway, now do they? Remember this is opinion, which may or may not be based in facts…

What do all of you think about this idea? If it is a worthwhile endeavor, then I will start the writing process. Any suggestions as to the first one? If it is not, then I will continue to post my snarky crap whenever the mood strikes me. Don’t worry, in the coming months I expect to find a lot of crap I can be snarky on and would probably write diaries like that on the side as time permits.

Besides the suggestions I have above, do you have any further recommendations? If I have an opinion on the topic, it might be fun to write about it.

Peace,

Raiders

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15 thoughts on “Confessions of a Moderate Republican ~ The Theory”

Diogenesdemar says:

June 17, 2011 at 9:24 pm

that you’ll be writing your columns as that newest conservative voice FPE that so many have asked for. Best of luck.

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Ralphie says:

June 17, 2011 at 9:37 pm

The brain is like a muscle in that you need to exercise it or it atrophies.

Now that you aren’t running for President and don’t have Sarah Palin to force you into thinking on your feet, diaries would be great exercise.

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Aristotle says:

June 17, 2011 at 10:00 pm

This may even be what gets you elected FPE.

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WitnessProtectionForGeeks says:

June 17, 2011 at 10:30 pm

because of the lack of common ground politics is becoming more about raw muscle and less about balancing priorities.

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Car 31 says:

June 17, 2011 at 10:47 pm

I voted that you’re an asshole – only because the option was there.

You should definitely write these diaries. As a former POTUS contender and moderate Republican your voice counts.

Are you taking suggestions on other topics of interest?

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1. Go Raiders* says:
  
  June 17, 2011 at 11:05 pm
  
  Somebody had to choose that one, and I wasn’t going to let it be me.
  
  I am definitely taking suggestions, so if I have an opinion on the topic, I will be happy to write about it.
  
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  1. ProgressiveCowgirl says:
    
    June 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm
    
    So I could call you an asshole and still vote yes. <3
    
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    1. Ralphie says:
      
      June 17, 2011 at 11:35 pm
      
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      1. ProgressiveCowgirl says:
        
        June 17, 2011 at 11:36 pm
        
        If they’re not at least a bit of an asshole they won’t get far in politics.
        
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redstateblues says:

June 17, 2011 at 11:29 pm

it’s going to come out that you’re not really a Raiders fan. 🙂

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nancycronk says:

June 18, 2011 at 8:23 am

your real confession is that you are a Raider’s fan.

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c rork says:

June 18, 2011 at 11:08 pm

Now. Would love to hear from you about all of the issues above.

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harrydoby says:

June 19, 2011 at 12:55 am

It would be wonderful to get the reasoning that supports your opinions. While facts are the strongest way to support opinions, there is no doubt that perspective, life experience and philosophical frameworks drive deeply held opinions as well.

Besides it would be a welcome relief to hear an opposing opinion that is based on more than simple-minded talking points. That would be a debate worth having!

And that is how opinions can truly be influenced (in both directions). That’s also why bloggers like BJ are impervious to changing their opinions, or influencing ours.

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Ellie says:

June 19, 2011 at 7:09 pm

I say go for it. Additional subjects will come to you – the current crop of GOP candidates and electeds hand them out like Halloween candy.

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dukeco1 says:

June 21, 2011 at 6:23 am

clouded by right wing rhetoric that you, somehow, choose to believe…but you have a pretty good sense of humor.

Lay it out for us…we will be sharpening our wits while we wait. 🙂

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