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  1. J.Idallian

    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    I'm new here. Not sure what everyone is looking for in terms of an introduction, so I'll keep it extremely brief and move on.

    I've had a very wide set of experiences in my life that have shaped my views. It's for this reason I consider myself to be a "Shotgun Centrist". By that, I have leanings towards Liberalism, Conservatism, Authoritarianism and Libertarianism. It simply depends on the policy.

    I take a very `greater good` approach to most of my thought processes and logic, and govern myself by a philosophy that mirrors this.

    I look forward to engaging with anyone that is capable of well reasoned debate.
     
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    ArmySoldier Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Welcome. Right-leaning libertarian here. Hope you enjoy your time here.
     
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    Xtremenerd Well-Known Member

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    Hi, I'm a moderate conservative, good to meet you
     
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    22catch Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Welcome! I think we could use a bit more rational debate around here.. It goes in waves.. atm not so much debate since the left is in mid meltdown over Comey getting the age but it will settle down soon.
     
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    cerberus Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    No 'sitting on the fence' now! [​IMG] :mrgreen:
     
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    vman12 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Welcome to the forum.

    Hard core progressive here.
     
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  7. J.Idallian

    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    I assure you, depending on the issue, I will not sit on a fence. I firmly believe all sides are at all times, both right, and wrong, and the perception is the equalizer. I just lean heavily more to one direction or the other depending on the issue.

    I suppose if I absolutely HAD to pick a side, it would be Right Wing Libertarian. But again, it heavily depends on the issue. Suppose I can rattle some stuff off...

    Abortion? Pro-Choice

    Healthcare? Demolish state lines, allow wider competition. Revise patent laws, loosen restrictions. Repeal ACA. Prevent "Trumpcare" from passing.

    Gun Laws? Assault/Automatic: with ATF approval only. Small arms should be available to anyone, including "criminals", who have committed anything short of a Class A/B felony. Training should be widely available.

    Tax Policy? Complete overhaul of existing system, incorporate graduated flat tax at the state level, at the states discretion. Federal does not tax individuals, taxes states and corporations above a specific value line.

    "Hate Speech"? Perfectly legal. No censorship of anyone, anywhere, for any reason, including places of employment. If the company chooses to fire people based on it, then they have that right to do so.

    Gay Marriage? Marriage is not a state driven institution, period. No government involvement should be present in anyones personal lives, for whatever reason. If Cleetus wants to marry his dairy cow, more power to him. Just ... stay away from me.

    Defense Budget? I would like to see some foreign bases closed down and have more bases opened on US soil, along the southern border. The wall is a stupid idea. A wall would deprive our active military of live fire target practice. Illegal's do not have rights in the United States. Additionally, a restructuring of the military to allow for more people to enroll, and, an expansion of the Army Corps of Engineers (and related units in other branches), to tackle civil issues. (ie, repairing roads, and other critical [public] infrastructure).

    Just a few things off the top of my head anyway.
     
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    Greataxe Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Welcome. Looks like you could believe in anything.
     
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    cerberus Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    :roflol:
     
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    Welcome to the forum.

    Constitutional Conservative with tendencies toward Classical Liberalism...
     
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    yiostheoy Well-Known Member

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    You still need to find yourself an avatar to go with your moniker.

    What's your favorite totem?

    What's your favorite symbol?

    Do you know how to go to the Internet and save-picture-as in jpg format?

    Here's an example -- my favorite tomboy goddess: ATHENA.jpg
     
  12. J.Idallian

    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    I don't really think an avatar is useful for a centrist, would just give everyone something else to judge based off of early. Maybe I'll just make it a giant white box.

    Whoops, there I go promoting white supremacy again!
     
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    Just_a_Citizen Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Ciao!

    Centrist Constitutionist here.

    Plenty of Partisan types here.... You should have a great time.
     
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    INDIAN SWASTIKA.jpg
    Well they won't let you use a swastika.

    Probably as close as you can come is a burning cross then.
     
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  15. J.Idallian

    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    Are you able to find a picture that sums up: "Take the warning labels off of everything and let the problem sort itself out" ?
     
  16. Moi621

    Moi621 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Prove it!
    How do you feel about :flagcanada: ?
    I bet y'never gave :flagcanada: a first or second thought. Eh
    For further study, should you care to give :flagcanada: a thought.
    http://www.politicalforum.com/index.php?threads/is-it-true-part-deux.495478/

    Welcome withheld pending outcome. :lol:


    Moi :oldman:

    r > g



    No Canada-1.jpg

    Stop Creeping :flagcanada:ism
    Across an immense, unguarded, ethereal border, Canadians, cool and unsympathetic,
    regard our America with envious eyes and slowly and surely draw their plans against us.
     
  17. J.Idallian

    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    I've thought about Canada, and in general, my thought process is.... as long as you guys keep your crazy contained to your borders, I've got no problem with anything up there.
     
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    Moi621 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    So clubbing baby seals and skinning them alive in front of a helpless mother seal is okay with you? Enjoying your :flagcanada: seal skin jacket are you?

    Moi ain't no :flagcanada: Are you?
    The laissez faire attitude towards :flagcanada: is the threat.
    What do you think of that?
    Consider their recent Trade War dumping gov't subsidized dairy on :flagus:
    trying to extinguish the :flagus: dairy industry and making it harder to deliver :flagus: wheat to :flagcanada:.
    http://www.politicalforum.com/index.php?threads/is-it-true-part-deux.495478/page-5#post-1067402566
    http://www.politicalforum.com/index.php?threads/is-it-true-part-deux.495478/page-5#post-1067409989

    I mean if you never gave a thought to the Threat Of :flagcanada:
    YOU are like 99.99% of newbies. Remember when "they" force you to type a "u"
    where no "u" is required.

    Moi :oldman:

    r > g



    no_canada.jpg
    Across an immense, unguarded, ethereal border, Canadians, cool and unsympathetic,
    regard our America with envious eyes and slowly and surely draw their plans against us.
     
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    Just_a_Citizen Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Canada.... France's MetroSexual cousin.

     
  20. J.Idallian

    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    Wait, are you actually saying Canada is a threat? With Trudeaux in office? The man who famously said "If you kill your enemies, they win" ? No, I don't have any concerns about Canada, certainly not with their trade practices. If they'd like to get into a trade war with the US, then by all means, they can. We will win. They're certainly not going to invade us. The worst Canada can do is frown at us disapprovingly, and that will affect me precisely like it does the rest of the world... "Canada..who?"
     
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    Moi621 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Watch what they do, not what they say.
    Such as hiring a PR firm to spread the "Nice" image. See thread previously reference.
    Consider the tax relief the :flagcanada: working tax payer gets on the backs of :flagus: tax payers.
    The "Cold War" for example. Security in general.
    They have a longer history of gaining sustenance on an :flagus: tit longer than Europe

    For further study
    The last production of the now gone, American News Network. Why the last? :hmm:
    Please give 10 minutes. eh


    Just because I am a conspiracist, doesn't mean it isn't!

    Moi :oldman:

    r > g




    canada-invade-cover.jpg
    Across an immense, unguarded, ethereal border, Canadians, cool and unsympathetic,
    regard our America with envious eyes and slowly and surely draw their plans against us.

     
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    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    I'll....give it a look later. I can't promise you I'm not going to think this isn't total insanity, but I'll look it over. Youtube is webfiltered at work.
     
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    Moi621 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Do you subscribe to a belief that total insanity is void of truth?

    Consider the subterfuge of :flagcanada: referenced and let me know, please.
     
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    J.Idallian Well-Known Member

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    Sorry bud, I can't get behind this. It appears to just be NAFTA level trade warring and whatnot. Besides, if Canada wants to invade, let them. We'll give `em the Red Wedding Treatment.
     
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    Moi621 Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    Did you check out a few minutes of the video above per your assurance.
    It is more than trade. It is also "us" paying for there security.

    invadecanadanewban.JPG
    If not now, when.
    If not us, who.
     

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