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Originally Posted by
ITSALLGOOD
Most Dems I know are very mostly conservative on the fiscal issues. It's the social issues that swings them left of center. If the GOP could compromise on guns, abortion, gays, etc, etc, I'm sure they would win the next election. When far right whack jobs like Rush, Glen & Hannity speak for the right, it's a loosing cause.
If the GOP compromised on social issues they would lose every election in a landslide. Their fiscal policy is detrimental to a majority of social issue voters. Social issues are the glue that holds the party together.
I'm guessing most of the "Dems" you know are solidly in the upper socioeconomic class since people of that class tend to associate with one another. I categorize myself the same way, for what it's worth. We tend to be insulated from the lower ends of society that benefit from the social welfare programs that "fiscal issues" pay for. If one doesn't have a conduit to the beneficiaries of these programs it is difficult to sympathize with them and discounting the effectiveness of programs becomes easy. I'm on a bit of a tangent but my point is that a lot of recipients and supporters of social welfare programs are primarily social issue voters.
Full disclosure. I consider myself fiscally and socially liberal for different reasons. I find value in helping those who need it and think the government is an effective way to administer needed help so I don't mind paying taxes to do it. I understand that the government has inefficiencies and waste but am willing to accept that in exchange for the services rendered. I'm socially liberal because I think everyone should have a fair shake in life and think the playing field should be level for all.
I'm also a gun enthusiast who thinks sensible gun control laws would reduce gun deaths in this country.
And I'm reading this thread because I have an interest in Delta Hiring. See you in the crew room. I don't talk about politics at work!
