What liberals [I]really[/I] want

[TexasTiger 12,997]

Reasonable, intelligent, conservatives in opposition who don't have overly simplistic views of liberals.

[rexbo 104]

There is a conflict in your want; a reasonable, intelligent, conservative can only view a liberal in a simplistic way. That is the only way to understand someone who severly criticizes a man for bringing freedom and democracy to the oppressed peoples of the Middle East.

[Auburn85 432]

They want George Soros, Ted Kennedy, and Barbara Boxer to run the country

[TexasTiger 12,997]

There is a conflict in your want; a reasonable, intelligent, conservative can only view a liberal in a simplistic way. That is the only way to understand someone who severly criticizes a man for bringing freedom and democracy to the oppressed peoples of the Middle East. 

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"Can only view a liberal in a simplistic way..."

I think you are ascribing your own limitations to others.

[Piglet 0]

Reasonable, intelligent, conservatives in opposition who don't have overly simplistic views of liberals.

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Wow, that's a tall order. I'll bet you think it would be nice if the tooth fairy really existed, too.

Just kidding. Actually, there's a precious few of them out there. I know 'cause I've encountered 'em. And the thing is, when they're reasonable and intelligent and don't call me a commie right off the bat, I end up not opposin' em as often as not. Same for reasonable, intelligent liberals, who also exist, strange as it may seem to some...

[BamaGrad03 0]

The problem with that Texas...is that you will only consider a conservative "intelligent" if he disagrees with everything his party stands for...thus making him a liberal.

[TexasTiger 12,997]

The problem with that Texas...is that you will only consider a conservative "intelligent" if he disagrees with everything his party stands for...thus making him a liberal.

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Not true. That's what you expect of Dems you like, such as Zell. Hagel, McCain, Lugar, Snowe, Collins, Voinivich, are Republican Senators I like and respect, even though I often disagree with their votes. They are at least independent minded.

On this board, Titan Tiger and I often disagree, but I usually find him reasonable, independent minded and his positions are well-thought out, whether I agree with him or not.

[BamaGrad03 0]

Awww Texas...just titan? not me?

[Tiger Al 0]

The problem with that Texas...is that you will only consider a conservative "intelligent" if he disagrees with everything his party stands for...thus making him a liberal.

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Not true. That's what you expect of Dems you like, such as Zell. Hagel, McCain, Lugar, Snowe, Collins, Voinivich, are Republican Senators I like and respect, even though I often disagree with their votes. They are at least independent minded.

On this board, Titan Tiger and I often disagree, but I usually find him reasonable, independent minded and his positions are well-thought out, whether I agree with him or not.

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Jenny, too.

[TexasTiger 12,997]

Awww Texas...just titan? not me? 

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Sure, you're intelligent. There are alot of intelligent "conservatives." But my post asked for more than that:

  Reasonable, intelligent, conservatives in opposition who don't have overly simplistic views of liberals.

The trifecta ain't too common.

[Auburn85 432]

Liberals want women to have the right to have there baby's head squashed and have the brain sucked out through a vacuum type device.

[Tiger Al 0]

Liberals want women to have the right to have there baby's head squashed and have the brain sucked out through a vacuum type device.

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No, 85, there are liberals who believe a woman should have the right to an abortion at any time she feels it necessary. Not all liberals believe that.

[Piglet 0]

Conservatives want corporations to have the right to drill for oil in your teenage son's face.