1. You have to be against capital punishment, but support abortion on demand.

2. You have to believe that businesses create oppression and
governments create prosperity.

3. You have to believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens
are more of a threat than U.S. nuclear weapons technology in the hands
of Chinese and North Korean communists.

4. You have to believe that there was no art before federal funding.

5. You have to believe that global temperatures are less affected by
cyclical changes in the earth's climate and more affected by soccer
moms driving SUV's.

6. You have to believe that gender roles are artificial, but being
homosexual is natural.

7. You have to believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of
federal funding.

8. You have to believe that the same teacher who can't teach
4th-graders how to read is somehow qualified to teach those same kids
about sex.

9. You have to believe that hunters don't care about nature, but PETA
activists do.

10. You have to believe that self-esteem is more important than
actually doing something to earn it.

11. You have to believe that Mel Gibson spent $25 million of his own
money to make "The Passion of the Christ" for financial gain only.

12. You have to blieve the NRA is bad because it supports certain
parts of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports
certain parts of the Constitution.

13. You have to believe that taxes are too low, but ATM fees are too high.

14. You have to believe that Margaret Sanger and Gloria Steinem are
more important to American history than Thomas Jefferson, Gen. Robert
E. Lee, and Thomas Edison.

15. You have to believe that standardized tests are racist, but racial
quotas and set-asides are not.

16. You have to believe that the only reason socialism hasn't worked
anywhere it's been tried is because the right people haven't been in
charge.

17. You have to believe that homosexual parades displaying drag queens
and transvestites should be constitutionally protected, and manger
scenes at Christmas should be illegal.

18. You have to believe that this message is a part of a vast,
right-wing conspiracy.

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"WhiteWolf <rayh<spam>@iol.ie>"  wrote in message 
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> 1. You have to be against capital punishment, but support abortion on 
> demand.

You have to believe in execution under many circumstances but against 
abortion under any circumstances

> 2. You have to believe that businesses create oppression and
> governments create prosperity.

You have to believe that no businesses ever create opression, and no 
governments can create prosperity.  Granted though, it would be hard to 
believe that the Bush governement could create prosperity.

> 3. You have to believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens
> are more of a threat than U.S. nuclear weapons technology in the hands
> of Chinese and North Korean communists.

You have to believe that more people have died from nuclear weapons 
technology in the hands of Chinese and North Korean communists than how many 
people have died from guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens.

> 4. You have to believe that there was no art before federal funding.

You have to believe that the likes of Michaelangelo or da Vinci got by 
without patronage.

> 5. You have to believe that global temperatures are less affected by
> cyclical changes in the earth's climate and more affected by soccer
> moms driving SUV's.

You have to believe in spurious comparisons.

> 6. You have to believe that gender roles are artificial, but being
> homosexual is natural.

You have to believe that genders have fixed roles and that being gay is 
wilful.

> 7. You have to believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of
> federal funding.

You have to believe in spurious juxtapositions.

> 8. You have to believe that the same teacher who can't teach
> 4th-graders how to read is somehow qualified to teach those same kids
> about sex.

You have to completely miss the point about educational standards.

> 9. You have to believe that hunters don't care about nature, but PETA
> activists do.

You have to believe that all hunters hunt simply because they care about 
nature.

> 10. You have to believe that self-esteem is more important than
> actually doing something to earn it.

You have to believe that nobody is entitled to self-esteem unless it's by 
your standards.

> 11. You have to believe that Mel Gibson spent $25 million of his own
> money to make "The Passion of the Christ" for financial gain only.

You have to believe.

> 12. You have to blieve the NRA is bad because it supports certain
> parts of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports
> certain parts of the Constitution.

You have to believe the ACLU is bad because it supports all parts of the 
constitution.

> 13. You have to believe that taxes are too low, but ATM fees are too high.

You have to believe that taxes are well spent killing people in Iraq but 
badly-spent if saving lives through health care at home.

> 14. You have to believe that Margaret Sanger and Gloria Steinem are
> more important to American history than Thomas Jefferson, Gen. Robert
> E. Lee, and Thomas Edison.

You have to believe that women aren't as important as men.

> 15. You have to believe that standardized tests are racist, but racial
> quotas and set-asides are not.

You have to believe in every man for himself.

> 16. You have to believe that the only reason socialism hasn't worked
> anywhere it's been tried is because the right people haven't been in
> charge.

You have to believe socialism hasn't worked anywhere.

> 17. You have to believe that homosexual parades displaying drag queens
> and transvestites should be constitutionally protected, and manger
> scenes at Christmas should be illegal.

You have to believe it's bad to support every part of the constitution.

> 18. You have to believe that this message is a part of a vast,
> right-wing conspiracy.

You have to believe in vast conspiracies.

"WhiteWolf <rayh<spam>@iol.ie>"  wrote in message
news:oo3vg3ttferdludifr3g749t3h93d8t6lh@4ax.com...

you believe the right to life begins at conception but ends at birth.

that good economic policy is shipping jobs to india or hiring illegals.

that a billion a week for iraq is more important than rebuilding new orleans
or bridge repairs

that $5000 per israeli is good but the same amout to americans is bad.

that the separation of church and state means the 10 commandments and
christian prayer belongs in public schools and courthouses.


that being attacked by saudi arabia on 9/11 means we should declare war on
iraq

that the U.S. arming iraq with conventional weapons and WMDs during its war
with iran was good but iran sending weapons to iraq during its war wiih
america is cheating.

that bush having lost millions of jobs and then creating a few hundred
thousands is progress.

Permanent one-party rule might not be such a bad thing.


Undermining Americans' faith in the news media would provide all sorts of
positive benefits for our society and democracy.

Freedom's just another word for your physical safety.

The most appropriate and courageous response to the threat of terrorism is
to allow yourself to become consumed with total and abject terror.

The best way to protect freedom is to limit it.

The best way to ensure we always have plenty of oil is to use as much of it
as possible and hope for the best.

Of all the rights guaranteed by the Constitution, the only ones that are
actually important are continued unfettered access to guns and the right to
express bigotry.

When deciding cases, judges should consider the perceived will of a majority
of voters.

Congressmen justifying threats of violence against the judiciary is part of
the system of checks and balances.

Art should not challenge people's beliefs or be very difficult to understand
but, rather, it should be uplifting, uncomplicated and reflect the values of
a majority of people -- or at least mine.

The government should not collect taxes for any reason, except to give the
money to religious groups, wealthy corporations and people who want to send
their children to private schools without paying for it.

The ability of Americans to seek legal redress ought to be restricted,
unless they are conservative college students, in which case they should be
encouraged through legislation to file more lawsuits.

Freedom of speech goes both ways, which means that I have the right to
stifle the voices of people with whom I disagree or just don't like.

The government should charge someone with treason as soon as possible.

The government should play a larger role in the personal decisions of
Americans, except for things like protecting the environment and educating
children, in which case it should play no role at all.

The only reason liberals could possibly disagree with Condoleeza Rice is
because they're racists, although a similar standard should not be applied
to conservative criticism of Jesse Jackson, even when they refer to him
using racial slurs.

Cynically exploiting religious beliefs for political gain is perfectly
acceptable.

People in other countries should literally live free or die.

Freedom isn't free, and the only way to pay for it is with military service.

We should grant the executive branch almost unlimited power -- unless the
president is a Democrat, in which case we should watch him vigilantly.




.

On Oct 12, 8:17 am, "WhiteWolf <rayh<spam>@iol.ie>" 
wrote:
> 1. You have to be against capital punishment, but support abortion on demand.

I believe life is precious from conception to grave. Very few people
think abortion is a trivial matter. But are YOU going to raise every
unwanted child?

>
> 2. You have to believe that businesses create oppression and
> governments create prosperity.

Governments DO create the conditions necessary for prosperity. Try
setting up a business in Somalia right now.

>
> 3. You have to believe that guns in the hands of law-abiding citizens
> are more of a threat than U.S. nuclear weapons technology in the hands
> of Chinese and North Korean communists.
>

The world already knows what Americans can do with nuclear weapons
technology. And privately held guns.

> 4. You have to believe that there was no art before federal funding.
>

No I don't.

> 5. You have to believe that global temperatures are less affected by
> cyclical changes in the earth's climate and more affected by soccer
> moms driving SUV's.
>

Do soccer moms produce less CO2 than other drivers?


> 6. You have to believe that gender roles are artificial, but being
> homosexual is natural.

If homosexuality were a choice, who would choose it with people like
you around?

>
> 7. You have to believe that the AIDS virus is spread by a lack of
> federal funding.

In part it was. Reagan ignored it completely.


>
> 8. You have to believe that the same teacher who can't teach
> 4th-graders how to read is somehow qualified to teach those same kids
> about sex.
>
> 9. You have to believe that hunters don't care about nature, but PETA
> activists do.

Both care.


>
> 10. You have to believe that self-esteem is more important than
> actually doing something to earn it.

Competence matters but self-esteem is still important. This whole
screed of yours is a cry for help. I think a lot of conservatives
weren't loved enough as children.

>
> 11. You have to believe that Mel Gibson spent $25 million of his own
> money to make "The Passion of the Christ" for financial gain only.

He's a frigging loony.

>
> 12. You have to blieve the NRA is bad because it supports certain
> parts of the Constitution, while the ACLU is good because it supports
> certain parts of the Constitution.
>

The NRA is bad because its policies lead to the deaths of thousands.

> 13. You have to believe that taxes are too low, but ATM fees are too high.

Taxes ARE too low to pay off the deficit and debt. I believe in high
taxes, low spending and paying the bills.

>
> 14. You have to believe that Margaret Sanger and Gloria Steinem are
> more important to American history than Thomas Jefferson, Gen. Robert
> Lee, and Thomas Edison.

It is curious that your three heroes are: a man who raped black
teenagers; a man who fought to preserve slavery; and a vicious anti-
semite.


>
> 15. You have to believe that standardized tests are racist, but racial
> quotas and set-asides are not.

No I don't.

>
> 16. You have to believe that the only reason socialism hasn't worked
> anywhere it's been tried is because the right people haven't been in
> charge.

No.

>
> 17. You have to believe that homosexual parades displaying drag queens
> and transvestites should be constitutionally protected, and manger
> scenes at Christmas should be illegal.

Yes and no.

>
> 18. You have to believe that this message is a part of a vast,
> right-wing conspiracy.

I hope the right can conspire better than this. I really do.