Why I am a Republican
Worship the Rich and Punish the Poor
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If you do a search on the web for the phrase "I am a republican because" you'll find many sites with the following list. So I assume that this is what rings a lot of people's bells. I was curious why anyone who isn't worth at least 5 million dollars or has an IQ of more than a hundred would be a republican these days. After reading this I can see why someone might sign up and even stay a republican as long as they don't really look at what is actually going on. However, republicanism is mainly about slogans and words for everyone who is not wealthy and all about creating and maintaining advantage for those who are the wealthy. But the words read pretty well...
Just don't look at the man behind the curtain.
And don't forget to check out the Republican Creed for a possibly more realistic list of what republicanism is about...
- I Am A Republican Because . . .
The following I'm a Republican list was produced by Haley Barbour, former Republican National Committee Chairman, and is reproduced here via Jonathan. Original publication date: circa November 1994.
- I believe the strength of our nation lies with the individual and that each person's dignity, freedom, ability and responsibility must be honored.
- I believe in equal rights, equal justice and equal opportunity for all, regardless of race, creed, sex, age or disability.
- I believe free enterprise and encouraging individual initiative have brought this nation opportunity, economic growth and prosperity.
- I believe government must practice fiscal responsibility and allow individuals to keep more of the money they earn.
- I believe the proper role of government is to provide for the people only those critical functions that cannot be performed by individuals or private organizations and that the best government is that which governs least.
- I believe the most effective, responsible and responsive government is the government closest to the people.
- I believe Americans must retain the principles that have made us strong while developing new and innovative ideas to meet the challenges of changing times.
- I believe Americans value and should preserve our national strength and pride while working to extend peace, freedom and human rights throughout the world.
- Finally, I believe the Republican Party is the best vehicle for translating these ideals into positive and successful principles of government.