This post relates to a prior post, but this is my 1st post so I thought I'd make a new one.
Oddly enough, I think many people don't really even know what "party" their beliefs place them in.
Even stranger is that I feel many would find they are more of a Libertarian if they were asked questions with no spin on them, such as the ones about being on an island and having the only gun.
The problem that exists is that this 2 party system is being used to divide and conquer. That coupled with keeping the people in the dark and even as far as not ensuring an educated public allows a very small group of people to control the masses.
For Example:
What party do you vote for if you believe in owning guns, but maybe also want social programs?
Who do the 80%-90% of the people that want illegal  immigration stopped and the 60%+ that say put the military on the border vote for when neither party will do what the people want?
Well, it has been said we get the gov't we deserve and until we get some balls and shed this 2 party system we will keep getting what we have always gotten. I also believe that it has been said that to do the same thing over and over and expect different results is a definition of insanity.
I see it coming and many of you people see it coming, oddly though many don't. The gov't has us so  sidetracked by pitting black against white, rich against poor, religious against lesser or non religious and even neighbor against neighbor that (sorry for the cliche) we can't see the forrest through the tree. People we are not each other's enemy. The enemy is an out of control gov't that is sticking it to us and many think it doesn't get any better than this. Well it does and it can.
Well, I'm getting off track but here's my beliefs:
The right too bear arms: No other right may be as essential as this one because when those governing no longer govern as the people wish, it will be firearms that bring back our freedom. No guns no freedom. I personally believe you should be able to own rocket launchers and assault rifles. Laughing? Well what good is a 9mm against a tank? or a 6 shooter against a squad?
This may sound strange, but imagine George Washington possessing a cannon after the war. That would compare to a howitzer today. Please tell me who would ever have the balls to tell George or any of those patriots back then, "Uhm sorry, but you can't own that cannon Mr. Washington". I really don't think so.
Social programs: As few as possible. They didn't have them back then and we can do without them now. With great freedom does come great responsibility. You make bad choice in your life, don't expect others to bail you out.
Social Security: A socialist program with no place in a free society. I accept responsibility for myself and know the consequences so should everyone else. I don't expect a 18 year old kid to take of me (pay a tax for me) in my old age because I didn't plan for my future. I will have had 50 plus years to do something about it. If you haven't by then oh well. The only problem now is that our gov't has made a promise to these people and I do feel we need to find some way to keep it. But it should be the most efficient andleast costly.
Separation of Church and state: You have your beliefs I have mine, but don't spend taxpayer money on any of them. To be fair we have to honor all and do we really want to be posting Satanic or Voodoo or Shaman messages on public property. The only fair ways is neutrality and unfortunately this comes across upsetting to Christians.
Death penalty: When warranted but needs certainty of guilt and DNA testing if possible.
Hate crimes: Stupid, A crime is a crime whether you do it out of hate or for whatever reason.
Taxes: As few as possible. Accountability and liability for expenses and no excuse for not knowing Mayor Daley. its your damn job!
What is the difference between the US and Stalin if we lock you up for not paying in what you don't believe in. Usage taxes are the way to go and tax everyone equally. Oh yeah and how about reverting back to tariffs to raise revenue.
Military: Must have one and a strong one or we will lose our freedom, just as if we the people don't have guns. Used only in defense of our country or to defend our allies if needed, but some form of repayment should be expected. Don't tread on US. Walk tall and carry a big stick. When going to war it should be done in the most effective and cost efficient way with the least amount of loss of life, starting with American lives.
Abortion: This issue has so many variables but I would side with the woman's right to choose for now.
Partial Birth: No way
Euthanasia: Not my place to tell someone you will stay alive and suffer.
Drugs: Not my place to tell some adult what they can put in their body. If they harm someone though they should pay the price:
Gays in military: Of course. Don't ask don't tell is stupid. How can we as a country of freedom tell a man or woman they cannot fight for their country. If I am dieing on the battlefield and need to be carried off. I'm not waiting until I get a straight person to carry me off. A gay person can save my life just as well.
Gay marriage: Yes: If 2 people can commit than so be it. My personal belief, be it scientific or not is that we have a physical sex and a mental sex. After all it is not unti ly chromosome that we become men. We start as female and something cna go wrong in the wiring that is opposite of what our organs show. What sex can transgender people marry then? Male, female or only transgender. Clearly something went wrong in their physical appearance, so why not mental state. Not to insult anyone but men having nipples throws a serious problem into the Adam coming first story. Religious influence should be left out of this decision.
Gambling: Of course. If peopel want to lose their money oh well let them its a free country( I think)
Prostitution: Same. I don't care what 2 consenting adults do and if one wants to pay for it who am to say no?
Supreme court ruling on property: Unbelievable. I hope they take his home every where he goes until they overturn this decision.
Illegal immigration: Military on the border now! Take them from Germany for one  and  South Korea for the other.
Foriegn aid: Never with my tax money! Charity starts with the people and ends with the people. If we chose not give that is our voice. Anything else is tyranny.
Finally- Trade with China:
All trade should immediately be ceased from this communist country that is a threat to our freedom. We can't buy cigars from Cuba but we can do 168 billion a year and growing from China and China trades with Cuba. Also 80% of N. Korea's trade is with China.
Check out defenselink and you can read our annual report on them. It's not good. Would you buy from if I was pointing a gun at your head or a rocket at your kids? Well China has them aimed at us and if you buy things made in China you might as well be buying them the weapon they may one day use on your kids. The other day Rumsfield noted they were advancing faster than predicted and their should be an arms embargo on them from Europe. Well no #^%*, but what does it matter we give them billions in trade deficit to shop at Russia or other countries that don't like us.
Wow, I spilled my guts. I hope I didn't offend anyone. Gov'ts job is to defend and provide a means to organize the states. The smaller the better and the cheaper even better. Elected officials that undermine the system should pay heavy punishments as well as voter fraud, because they are crimes against the entire country and jeopardize our freedom.
Remember I am not the enemy. I am your fellow countryman and neighbor. I will respect your rights of freedom please respect mine.
I will leave you with my favorite quote, as I am a rebel and I came up with it. Â

If you want to get rid of all the rebels...
GIVE THEM THEIR FREEDOMMatt