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undeniable
04-02-2003, 12:44 PM
What do you consider to be a Republican/Conservative?
(principles, platforms, stances on issues, etc.)

Then who (name of candidate or elected official) do you feel lives up to those principles?

My point is this:There are no real Republican/Conservatives in NY. They are all liberals!!
gop33
04-03-2003, 04:11 AM
Dominick Santoro - Brookhaven Council
Peter King - Congressman
Allan Binder - Legislator
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undeniable
04-03-2003, 06:03 AM
Dear gop 33,
You did not define what issues you feel makes someone a conservative. For example: Real Conservatives are pro-gun. Peter King is NOT pro-gun. You must first define what issues you think makes someone a Conservative/Republican and then name someone who lives up to it.
Retired C
04-05-2003, 05:12 AM
The issues ...

Pro-Gun
Pro-1950s values
Anti-Social Programs, except those for the elderly
Pro-Vouchers
Pro-Prayer in Schools
Pro-Tobacco
Pro-Life

Conservatives haven't proven to be "anti-tax-and-spend," but you could add that to the wish list.


So who fits that mold?

Not too many, as far as high-ranking elected officials go on Long Island. Off hand, I can think of Pat Acampora and that's about it.
Python
04-05-2003, 07:39 AM
The traditional, REAL, Republican/Conservative does NOT exist in the downstate area of New York. . . It is just a function of education and affluence.
undeniable
04-05-2003, 08:26 AM
Retired C: Acampora is NOT pro-gun. If you disagree, resaearch her voting record on this subject.

PYTHON:Thank you. Your answer is accurate!
Skeptic
04-05-2003, 11:25 AM
A real consevative is not "pro gun". A real conservative is against undue government intrusion into personal freedoms and against over regulation. This applies not only to guns, but to prayer, choice of schools, tobacco, etc.

A real conservative is not "anti social programs except those for seniors". A real conservative is against all social programs which seek to substitute the government for personal responsibility, INCLUDING programs for seniors. A real conservative has no problem providing for the weakest of us who truly cannot provide for thmselves, regardless of age, race or creed.

If you are looking for a "real conservative" in an elected official, odds are you will not find one, for they would never be elected and certainly not re-elected. The last of them was most likely gone when our founding fathers passed away.
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