Rick Evans Wrote:
Just to clear the air: I’m a MAGA conservative, but that doesn’t mean what a lot of you apparently think it does. Let’s break it down, because I’m tired of being told what I believe and what I stand for. Spoiler: not every conservative is the same, but most of us I know share these same principles.
1. I believe America should never depend on another country for energy, protection, or basic supply and demand. We are strongest when we build, produce, and protect things right here in the USA.
2. I believe America must put itself first. We cannot pour from an empty cup. Our country should prioritize our own people before trying to save the world.
3. I believe America should stay out of endless foreign conflicts. We are not the world’s sugar daddy, and we shouldn’t act like it.
4. I believe no foreign aid should be given until every veteran at home is taken care of.
5. I believe immigrants make America stronger — when they come legally. If your first act in this country is breaking the law, you aren’t an upstanding citizen.
6. You can marry who you want. I may not agree with your lifestyle, but your life is not mine to judge, I leave that to God Almighty. That being said, I am a Christian and suggest everyone read and follow God's word.
7. I believe men are men and women are women. Surgery or hormones don’t change that. Men should use men’s bathrooms, and women should use women’s bathrooms.
8. I believe schools are for education, not indoctrination. Kids should learn math, history, reading, and science - not political propaganda. They should not be taught they were “born in the wrong body” or pushed into gender delusion.
9. I believe America is in a mental health crisis. Mental health care is real, it matters, and it desperately needs to be addressed.
10. I believe guns aren’t the problem - people are. Gun control only infringes on constitutional rights. But I also believe in common sense: background checks are necessary to keep firearms out of the hands of the mentally ill.
I’m a conservative because I believe in faith, family, freedom, and personal responsibility. I don’t want a government that controls every aspect of our lives - I want a government that protects our rights, secures our borders, defends our freedoms, and then gets out of the way. We are strongest when Americans take care of America first, when families are supported, when our veterans are honored, and when our children are given truth, not propaganda. I love this country, and I believe it’s worth fighting for.
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Thank You Rick!
Amen, Odie, Amen. I feel the same way.
ReplyDeleteHave a fabulous day and a wonderful 4th of July, my friend. ♥
Sandee, Happy 4th Patriot!
DeleteNicely put.
ReplyDeleteedutcher, Facebook is good for a few things.
DeleteBackground checks for the mentally ill,hmmmmm.....,never saw that in the 2nd(can I borrow a decoder ring)and what is "mentally ill".
ReplyDeleteI refused the clot shot and was considered mentally ill by the govt.
James, please enjoy America's Day and relax.
DeleteYah James, crack a beer, put your feet up. Watch the game and enjoy the moment. Cheers
DeleteAmen!
ReplyDeletehjets, Amen!
DeleteI would add that Islam should be banned as it is more than a religion and under the Quran its people are set to take over the world.
ReplyDeleteAnon, reading this I inferred that.
DeleteI agree and believe in all 10 and then some. Thank you for that.
ReplyDeleteHi Me, then here's to your "Some".
DeleteGive the government any way to ignore "shall not be infringed", like saying the "mentally ill" shouldn't have guns, and they'll declare that people whose beliefs they don't like are "mentally ill". They've already done that. The way to deal with the mentally ill going on a shooting spree is immediate, accurate, and massive return fire.
ReplyDeleteAnon, I understand.
DeleteGreat summary. For me, I would explicitly add fiscal responsibility. But that's just a nit. Have a great fourth Odie.
ReplyDeleteUnferth, nice add.
DeleteI agree with all that too, but I'm not religious and differ in that. I don't need anybody telling me what is right and wrong.
ReplyDeleteAnon, we are a land of laws guiding you, right?
DeleteYour values are heavily influenced by the people that raised you. If you were fed a steady stream of "Trump is Hitler" there is a good chance you'd be the sacrificial lamb at Butler. Without a philosophical underpinning, "don't need anybody telling me what is right and wrong" morphs into "I determine what is right and what is wrong."
DeleteAnon, I meant enjoy what you have for just one day. Think about the other tomorrow.
DeleteI would add an addendum to #5. When you come here LEGALLY, 1) learn English 2) Leave your anti western customs and religions where you left from. 3) Be a Proud American.
ReplyDeleteI left Canuckistan 7 years ago for S.A. I struggled with Spanish, but I did it. I obey the law of this country, though some I don't understand LOL.
I melt into THEIR culture, not the other way around.
If I wasn't willing to do those things I should have just stayed home.
Rich, BINGO!
DeleteP S Rich, Damn, I don't even hear an Accent. Good man.
Delete11 - Limited Government Johnny B Goode
ReplyDeleteAnon, that would be a nice change, huh.
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