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So TheRightView writes, "We want our industry back, our oil production back and we want our values back. We are sick of being dependent on foreign trade and not seeing Made in America on our goods. We are sick and tired of the degenerate and bizzarre trash in our entertainment world."
Then you shouldn't vote for "conservatives" (Republicans or DLC Democrats). Why?
That "foreign trade" and "not seeing Made in America on our goods" is exactly what virtually all Republicans want. They want petal to the metal on "free trade" that's resulted in a cumulative trade deficit (trade debt) of $5.8 trillion from 2000 through May 2010; that's how much GDP has been reduced. Republicans oppose "Made in America". It's true that "conservative" DLC Democrats support the same thing, but many other Democrats do not. Get rid of "conservatives" or we'll not see a change. Google "Jobs & 'Trade' Data Update Jun10" to see the damage.
As far as "our oil production", there's not enough oil in the U.S. to make much of a difference (except the difference when oil rigs produce oil volcanoes). Once the multinational oil corporations have those leases, it's *their" oil, not ours and they export it. Google "Petroleum Prevarication" to see that U.S. petroleum exports are over 10% of imports.
And you don't want "the degenerate and bizzarre trash in our entertainment world"? Well, that's the "free market" hand-of-God in action that "conservatives" worship. It's giving people what they want.
"Conservatives" seem have no idea that they're supporting those that deliver exactly the opposite of what they want. Pathetic.

Bob Powell of CO 5:57PM September 27, 2010

I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue! ........ It was true in 1963 and still true today.

J Thomas of MO 12:46PM September 25, 2010

1) I don't listen to anybody who tells me what America or Americans want. I'm an American, and I know what I want. And we are so diverse, there's almost no one thing that all Americans want. Further, the comment is always, always, always followed by an assertion that Americans want what the commenter wants. Always. So who cares?
2) Why would you discriminate against moderates? They are the center point of balance, the fulcrum. We'd be off the deep end, one direction or the other, without them, even though I usually am not one.
P.S. I try not to discriminate against conservatives, either. But collectively, or maybe I should say "loudly," the Right has become so far away from even a vague resemblance to truth that I'm afraid I have to discriminate. Too bad. Even so, I like most of the ideas suggested above.

H. Maling of CA 9:23PM September 15, 2010

Republicans wants a TRUE conservative and one who listens to those he or she represents. We want our industry back, our oil production back and we want our values back. We are sick of being dependent on foreign trade and not seeing Made in America on our goods. We are sick and tired of the degenerate and bizzarre trash in our entertainment world. We are sick and tired of being exploited by the three branches of the Federal Government rather than being protected. We want TRUE campaign reform.
1. NO MORE huge, expensive campaigns.
2. A year before federal elections, fill out a thorough, well prepared, qualifying questionnaire that will be checked and verified.
3. Six months before election, broadcast media will give equal time to each candidate who qualifies between 6-8 pm, one to three days a week, for the lowest price on their rate cards, no production fees.
4. Print media will include insert weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, however it is distributed, recaping broad casts and additional comments from each candidate, also for the lowest rate on their cards and no production fees.
5. All fees stated up front, no changes or alterations on the cost permitted. All candidates running will share these costs equally. One of the qualifications will be that you can afford an equal share of the cost.
6. Candidates can ONLY lecture on his or her own qualifications and platforms and can NOT discuss other candidates qualifications and platforms. America wants to know each candidate by his or her own words, deeds and convictions.
7. Candidates will have a list of topics to cover first and answer specific questions, then they can speak freely about how they are most qualified for the office, again, not addressing any of the opponents.
8. Anyone who will not demonstrate and/or provide his or her qualifications for the position, or, who lies about it is automatically disqualified.
No more "He who has the most money wins" or "He who can lie the most convincingy about his opponent wins"
NO MORE MODERATES, please! We want principled convictions!
7.

M. S. Haden of TX 4:35PM September 13, 2010