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BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« on: October 04, 2009, 09:58:28 PM »
We have a new member that while a fiscal conservative, is confused on social issues.

I am creating this thread as a place were he and we can discuss it.


BKG....

The floor is yours:
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2009, 10:08:57 PM »

 :rotf: :rotf: Well played, sir! Well played!

Okay - the premise. I'm mostly Libertarian (mostly Constitutionalist, really) but have mostly conservative values. I tend to vote Conservative first, and that battles the LIbertarian in my often. Kind of like the logic vs. emotion arguments.

Sample issues:
Abortion. Libertarian in me says "who cares?". Conservative in me is firmly pro-life.
Gay marriage. Libertarian says "live and let live - it's not infringing on my rights." Conservative supports DOMA (but not an amendment).
Welfare. Naw - both parts of me against it.  :-)
Foreign aid. Libertarian is more protectionist. Conservative sees the political and humanitarian value.

Outside of things that cost me money via insane flipping taxes, I can argue both sides pretty well. :shrug:
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2009, 10:14:49 PM »
Quote from: bkg on October 04, 2009, 10:08:57 PM
:rotf: :rotf: Well played, sir! Well played!

Okay - the premise. I'm mostly Libertarian (mostly Constitutionalist, really) but have mostly conservative values. I tend to vote Conservative first, and that battles the LIbertarian in my often. Kind of like the logic vs. emotion arguments.

Sample issues:
Abortion. Libertarian in me says "who cares?". Conservative in me is firmly pro-life.
Gay marriage. Libertarian says "live and let live - it's not infringing on my rights." Conservative supports DOMA (but not an amendment).
Welfare. Naw - both parts of me against it.  :-)
Foreign aid. Libertarian is more protectionist. Conservative sees the political and humanitarian value.

Outside of things that cost me money via insane flipping taxes, I can argue both sides pretty well. :shrug:

Where do you stand on burning the US flag?

Death penalty?

States Rights (this is a set up question so answer with care).

 :cheersmate:
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #3 on: October 04, 2009, 10:21:12 PM »
Quote from: rich_t on October 04, 2009, 10:14:49 PM
Where do you stand on burning the US flag?

Pisses me off at times, but it's protected by the 1st and is the appropriate method for disposing of a flag.

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Death penalty?

Pro. Very pro. Very, very, very pro. Frankly, the pissed off law abiding citizen in me thinks it's sorely under used.

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States Rights (this is a set up question so answer with care).
This one causes me heartburn from time to time, only because I'd really like to see some more consistency on some things. Tag placement, lift laws, gun transport, CCW (I was really hoping the CCW reciprocity bill would pass, admittedly), etc. But I recognize that those inconveniences are worth supporting the republic.

Unfortunately, states rights have been trampled by the Feds through blackmale and coersion... and the state governmentss have voluntarily given up many of their rights by capitulating with the feds.  Personally, I'd like to see the feds get a stipend from the states rather than collecting taxes directly, regardless of what COTUS allows... but that's just a personal dream.
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #4 on: October 04, 2009, 10:42:45 PM »
Aww hell...

You ain't confused at all.  You merely see a few shades of grey just like most of us do on some issues.

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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2009, 07:54:58 AM »
pirates or ninjas
Coke or Pepsi
mauve or fuscia
Betty or Wilma
Harley or Ducati
Ginger or Mariann
yes or no
boxers or briefs
gnomes or leprechauns
imported or domestic
42 or 7


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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #6 on: October 05, 2009, 08:37:58 AM »

pirates or ninjas
Coke or Pepsi
mauve or fuscia
Betty or Wilma (but I usually prefer a redhead over a brunette )
Harley or Ducati
Ginger or Mariann
yes or no maybe
boxers or briefs or commando
gnomes or leprechauns
imported or domestic
42 or 7


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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #7 on: October 05, 2009, 09:03:28 AM »
Quote from: thundley4 on October 05, 2009, 08:37:58 AM
pirates or ninjas
Coke or Pepsi
mauve or fuscia
Betty or Wilma (but I usually prefer a redhead over a brunette )
Harley or Ducati
Ginger or Mariann
yes or no maybe
boxers or briefs or commando
gnomes or leprechauns
imported or domestic
42 or 7




Hey can we open this up to all the men on here :naughty:
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #8 on: October 05, 2009, 09:30:29 AM »
Quote from: bkg on October 04, 2009, 10:08:57 PM
:rotf: :rotf: Well played, sir! Well played!

Okay - the premise. I'm mostly Libertarian (mostly Constitutionalist, really) but have mostly conservative values. I tend to vote Conservative first, and that battles the LIbertarian in my often. Kind of like the logic vs. emotion arguments.

Sample issues:
Abortion. Libertarian in me says "who cares?". Conservative in me is firmly pro-life.
Gay marriage. Libertarian says "live and let live - it's not infringing on my rights." Conservative supports DOMA (but not an amendment).
Welfare. Naw - both parts of me against it.  :-)
Foreign aid. Libertarian is more protectionist. Conservative sees the political and humanitarian value.

Outside of things that cost me money via insane flipping taxes, I can argue both sides pretty well. :shrug:

Hi there bkg!  I see we have alot of the same opinions.  Nice to see you around.  :cheersmate:
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #9 on: October 05, 2009, 10:11:36 AM »
Quote from: rich_t on October 04, 2009, 10:42:45 PM
Aww hell...

You ain't confused at all.  You merely see a few shades of grey just like most of us do on some issues.

 :cheersmate:


I have a degree in Comp Sci w/ minors in Math and business... and started a masters in Psychology. I'm plenty confused.  :rotf: Logic almost always wins, though, which means people think I'm cold, uncaring and hateful, which could not be farther from the truth.... but justice, freedom and Liberty MUST be blind and emotion free or they fail.
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #10 on: October 05, 2009, 10:14:54 AM »
Quote from: Mr Snuggle Bunny on October 05, 2009, 07:54:58 AM
pirates or ninjas - Always thought Jackie Chan would be a good Pirate. :D
Coke or Pepsi - Diet Coke. I refuse to buy Pepsi products since they started with their Obama-esque logo.
mauve or fuscia - I have no idea Whiskey Tango Foxtrot the difference is.
Betty or Wilma - Betty. I'm a girl-next-door type-o-guy.
Harley or Ducati - Of the two, Ducati.
Ginger or Mariann - Marianne.
yes or no - Maybe.
boxers or briefs - Boxers - especially after listening to Chris Titus' "Love is Evol" CD... but why is a person with the name of "Mr" anything asking me????
gnomes or leprechauns - Midgits.
imported or domestic - Import. IS300, Toyota Tundra, SAS'd Toyota 4Runner. Domestic Tractor, though. :D
42 or 7 - 442


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Answered honestly.
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #11 on: October 05, 2009, 11:53:58 AM »
Quote from: bkg on October 05, 2009, 10:11:36 AM
I have a degree in Comp Sci w/ minors in Math and business... and started a masters in Psychology. I'm plenty confused.  :rotf: Logic almost always wins, though, which means people think I'm cold, uncaring and hateful, which could not be farther from the truth.... but justice, freedom and Liberty MUST be blind and emotion free or they fail.

Hmmm, I know someone with your initials, and your background sounds quite familiar.

It's highly doubtful that I know you, but just sayin'.
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #12 on: October 05, 2009, 12:28:13 PM »
Quote from: Ralph Wiggum on October 05, 2009, 11:53:58 AM
Hmmm, I know someone with your initials, and your background sounds quite familiar.

It's highly doubtful that I know you, but just sayin'.

The guy you know - are his best qualities his kick-ass personality, his charming good looks and his humility?  :uhsure: :-)
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #13 on: October 05, 2009, 12:35:36 PM »
Quote from: bkg on October 05, 2009, 12:28:13 PM
The guy you know - are his best qualities his kick-ass personality, his charming good looks and his humility?  :uhsure: :-)

I pretty much knew the guy as one who liked to go clubbing. :-)
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #14 on: October 05, 2009, 12:44:45 PM »
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #15 on: October 05, 2009, 12:47:25 PM »
pirates or ninjas
Coke or Pepsi
mauve or fuscia
betty or Wilma
Harley or Ducati
Ginger or Mariann
yes or no
boxers or briefs
gnomes or leprechauns
imported or domestic
42 or 7
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #16 on: October 05, 2009, 12:47:42 PM »
Quote from: Ralph Wiggum on October 05, 2009, 12:35:36 PM
I pretty much knew the guy as one who liked to go clubbing. :-)

Uh... definitely NOT me. Hate clubs, not a huge fan of bars... would prefer to work on the truck, split wood, play with the tractor. I'm a white-collar-redneck.  :-)
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #17 on: October 05, 2009, 12:48:14 PM »
Quote from: Rebel on October 05, 2009, 12:44:45 PM


You make a very compelling argument.  :cheersmate:
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« Reply #18 on: October 05, 2009, 01:02:17 PM »
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #19 on: October 05, 2009, 01:37:35 PM »
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #20 on: October 07, 2009, 04:08:00 AM »
Quote from: djones520 on October 05, 2009, 12:47:25 PM
pirates or ninjas
Coke or Pepsi
mauve or fuscia
betty or Wilma
Harley or Ducati
Ginger or Mariann
yes or no
boxers or briefs
gnomes or leprechauns
imported or domestic
42 or 7

I prefer a pirate, They are in full sight, one knows they are there and have to take care about their intentions.     You know a Pirate as they fearlessly fly the skull and cross bone , they are after just one thing Booty and treasure.   They are all for themselves and everyone knows it.

Ninjas are hired personal that are out to make booty and treasure for their employer. Sneaky little buggers, you never see them coming.

Ninjas train their whole life to work as mercenaries, the Creepy Crawlies in life that go one on one to get what they can from individuals who can least afford it.

Ninjas come in the night and steal ones indentie, sell them homes they know the Client cannot afford. They talk people into investing their money with them then grab a rope and scale a wall to disappear into the dark night.

Pirates are those we vote into office to realise that "read my Lips" or Nixon's secrete way to win the war is a cannon ball over our heads.

Pirates are those holding our 401k plans that after taking 50% tell you, well you knew it was a risk, not our problem.

Ninjas are seldom seen, they work from the inside like a tapeworm to gut the body's of individuals. There are few warning signs that the Ninjas are there and as with a tape worm it takes years for a doctor to track down what is going on.

Rant over--for now.

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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #21 on: October 07, 2009, 10:17:34 AM »
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pirates or ninjas - Always thought Jackie Chan would be a good Pirate. :D
Coke or Pepsi - Diet Coke. I refuse to buy Pepsi products since they started with their Obama-esque logo.
mauve or fuscia - I have no idea Whiskey Tango Foxtrot the difference is.
Betty or Wilma - Betty. I'm a girl-next-door type-o-guy.
Harley or Ducati - Of the two, Ducati.
Ginger or Mariann - Marianne.
yes or no - Maybe.
boxers or briefs - Boxers - especially after listening to Chris Titus' "Love is Evol" CD... but why is a person with the name of "Mr" anything asking me????
gnomes or leprechauns - Midgits.
imported or domestic - Import. IS300, Toyota Tundra, SAS'd Toyota 4Runner. Domestic Tractor, though. :D
42 or 7 - 442

The last two answers seem conflicted. 442 is an American car, but yet, you seem to like foreign trucks.
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #22 on: October 07, 2009, 10:25:27 AM »
Quote from: Thor on October 07, 2009, 10:17:34 AM
The last two answers seem conflicted. 442 is an American car, but yet, you seem to like foreign trucks.

We all know the correct answer was 42.  :mental:
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #23 on: October 07, 2009, 10:45:41 AM »
Quote from: Thor on October 07, 2009, 10:17:34 AM
The last two answers seem conflicted. 442 is an American car, but yet, you seem to like foreign trucks.

442 is an inside joke from another forum.

My truck was made in America.  :bouncy:

Car and 4runner are imports.
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Re: BKG on the hot seat: social issues.
« Reply #24 on: October 07, 2009, 10:50:52 AM »
Quote from: bkg on October 07, 2009, 10:45:41 AM
442 is an inside joke from another forum.

My truck was made in America.  :bouncy:

Car and 4runner are imports.

But the correct answer of 42 is a universal inside joke.  :hyper:
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