Rob's House Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 It's comical hearing lefties talk of how "crazy" or "extreme" any conservative candidate is who may have a philosophical difference on the role of government. There really is no extremist (with the possible exception of Ron Paul) in the mix. A fiscal right wing/libertarian extremist would push for completely abolishing every remnant of the welfare state. That means no more SSA, Medicare, Medicaid, Unemployment insurance, DOE, HUD, etc. Rather, the crazy right wing radicals suggest such extremem measures as implementing relatively minor reforms of social security and medicare that won't go into effect for 15+ years, and even then would leave these behemoth institutions strong, bloated, and in tact. The left however stops just short of nationalizing anything and everything, yet to suggest they may have socialist tendencies elicits eye rolling scoffs. So what is an extremist, really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1billsfan Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 That's easy. Anyone who disagrees with Obama is called out as a right wing extremist by the left and the media in general. Real right wing extremists are the ones who want to abolish the federal government altogether, are probably living "off the grid" and preparing for the day when the government tries to take away their guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 That's easy. Anyone who disagrees with Obama is called out as a right wing extremist by the left and the media in general I disagree. A right wing extremist is any non-member of the People's Party. Any of these non-members of the People's Party who disagrees Obama is doubly labeled a racist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary M Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 It's comical hearing lefties talk of how "crazy" or "extreme" any conservative candidate is who may have a philosophical difference on the role of government. There really is no extremist (with the possible exception of Ron Paul) in the mix. A fiscal right wing/libertarian extremist would push for completely abolishing every remnant of the welfare state. That means no more SSA, Medicare, Medicaid, Unemployment insurance, DOE, HUD, etc. Rather, the crazy right wing radicals suggest such extremem measures as implementing relatively minor reforms of social security and medicare that won't go into effect for 15+ years, and even then would leave these behemoth institutions strong, bloated, and in tact. The left however stops just short of nationalizing anything and everything, yet to suggest they may have socialist tendencies elicits eye rolling scoffs. So what is an extremist, really? RWE - is not wanting the federal government taking your hard earned money and giving it some sloth with 5 kids by 5 differnet guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whateverdude Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) It's the Democrats code word for Fascism, but they couldn't get away with calling those who follow Republicanism fascists for fear they would come off as being extremists the very thing they fault Republicans who believe in Republicanism of being. Republicans should come up with a different word for communists. Edited July 21, 2011 by whateverdude Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 21, 2011 Share Posted July 21, 2011 It's comical hearing lefties talk of how "crazy" or "extreme" any conservative candidate is who may have a philosophical difference on the role of government. There really is no extremist (with the possible exception of Ron Paul) in the mix. A fiscal right wing/libertarian extremist would push for completely abolishing every remnant of the welfare state. That means no more SSA, Medicare, Medicaid, Unemployment insurance, DOE, HUD, etc. Rather, the crazy right wing radicals suggest such extremem measures as implementing relatively minor reforms of social security and medicare that won't go into effect for 15+ years, and even then would leave these behemoth institutions strong, bloated, and in tact. The left however stops just short of nationalizing anything and everything, yet to suggest they may have socialist tendencies elicits eye rolling scoffs. So what is an extremist, really? I see precious few moderates on either side. Personally, I think the right wants to take away our government subsidized healthcare, where the left wants to tax us, so we can;t afford it at that point. Too bad we can't be more like China. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I see precious few moderates on either side. Personally, I think the right wants to take away our government subsidized healthcare, where the left wants to tax us, so we can;t afford it at that point. Too bad we can't be more like China. You want to kill babies and run over people with tanks? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 You want to kill babies and run over people with tanks? I think you know what I meant. There is a reason they have a much stronger economy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booster4324 Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 I think you know what I meant. There is a reason they have a much stronger economy. A nearly unlimited supply of cheap labor? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GG Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 A nearly unlimited supply of cheap labor? And a century's worth of catching up to do to become a developed nation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
/dev/null Posted July 22, 2011 Share Posted July 22, 2011 (edited) I think you know what I meant. There is a reason they have a much stronger economy. A nearly unlimited supply of cheap labor? And a century's worth of catching up to do to become a developed nation? And none of those pesky environmental or labor regulations that we in the West take for granted Edited July 22, 2011 by /dev/null Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted July 23, 2011 Share Posted July 23, 2011 And none of those pesky environmental or labor regulations that we in the West take for granted There is one of the reasons, for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishop Hedd Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 See Norway bombing for definition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 See Norway bombing for definition Damn Te Partiet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 I think you know what I meant. There is a reason they have a much stronger economy. Because they are run by scientists, and engineers who are afraid of social unrest instead of MBAs, and lawyers who are afraid they missed a bribe somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ieatcrayonz Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 Check out the picture: He's bald and he's pissed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdog1960 Posted July 24, 2011 Share Posted July 24, 2011 right wing extremist aren't one thing but i'll bet a psychological caricature would include characteristics such as angry, unfulfilled, insecure, discontent, egocentric, uncompassionate, selfish, prone to unstable relationships and abusive. but maybe not. just a guess. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Tom Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 right wing extremist aren't one thing but i'll bet a psychological caricature would include characteristics such as angry, unfulfilled, insecure, discontent, egocentric, uncompassionate, selfish, prone to unstable relationships and abusive. but maybe not. just a guess. I am NOT right-wing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
....lybob Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 I am NOT right-wing. always knew you were wrong-wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fingon Posted July 25, 2011 Share Posted July 25, 2011 Right wing extremism is forcing your hokey religious morals upon everyone else. Ala Bachmann and her pledge to ban abortion/porn/gay marriage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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