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Old 11-08-2012, 01:22 PM   #15
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Originally Posted by chiefst2000 View Post
I'm pro choice. Always have been. I'd like to see a GOP more reflective of my views. Liberals always get it wrong about Republicans. Political parties are a collection of constituencies. The GOP is made up of Social Values types, and fiscal conservatives and libertarian small government types. Some overlap with each other. Some don't. The takeaway from this election for me is that the social values part of the platform, which I have never agreed with as it conflicts with my personal "more freedom, less government" view needs to be moderated.
Thanks, chief! I appreciate the input. I know the GOP has a lot of talent; but they sure have a heck of a gauntlet to run just to be acceptable across the base.
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