On Wed, Jul 28, 2010 at 11:27 AM, morgan l <[email protected]> wrote:

> I don't follow them, I looked into them because they originally made some
> interesting claims. I dismiss their claims because, in the face of evidence
> and reason, they still make claims that are simply not true.

So you looked into some claims and you're not a nutter.

> I don't know. I don't follow every word he says, or every web site update in
> the world.
>
> And I'm going to fall back on the apathetic "I simply don't care."

But you're happy to accept it's bunk because?

>> What you call extreme I call middle of the road. I just don't argue
>> the lefty talking points because most here are already sold.
>>
>
> You call the Birthers claims as middle-of-the-road?

There are a lot of birthers. Many are wild conspiracy theories that
hold no water.
Some have legitimate questions that should be answered and they have
every right to ask them.

> Those groups are defined by their fringe. As are most of the other political
> groups, like the Libertarians, the Green Party, and the Tea Party.

Only if you let the fringe control your thoughts. I don't.

> Call me liberal all you want. It's not the first time, and won't be the
> last. Funny thing is, I've never been called a liberal by a liberal. I admit
> my liberal leanings fully, but for full disclosure:

Do you think being called a liberal is a bad thing?

> I support homosexual rights, including marriage.
> I support the decriminalization of most narcotics, and the taxation thereof.
> I support the decriminalization of prostitution, and the taxation thereof.
> I support aid, in whatever form required, for the poor to help them help
> themselves. Education, trade skill training, job search training and living
> expenses while getting such, so that they can better themselves and move
> themselves up to better support themselves.
> I abhor abortion, but support the right to choose. The answer to abortion
> isn't in making it illegal, but making it unneeded through education and
> prevention of unwanted pregnancies.
> I want to remove "Under God" from the Pledge of Allegiance. It was added
> illegally in 1954, but is a low priority item.
> Likewise, "In God We Trust" from our money.
> Likewise all references to the 10 Commandments, only a few of which are
> relevant to our rule of law, from courtrooms and courthouses.
>
> Please let me know if I missed any liberal agenda items. I know, I needn't
> ask, you'll be happy to do so unbidden.

I don't think I asked your position on those issues. Do you feel that
list frees you from the right wing or left wing label?

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