As seems to be typical anymore, I had an interesting bar discussion over the weekend - this time, with a self-described conservative Republican. I say "self-described," because after talking to him, it was difficult for me to see him as a member of the modern-day Republican Party. Here's a brief rundown of what this man believes: 1) Supports women's reproductive rights 2) Supports gays' rights 3) Supports taxing the rich a bit more 4) Supports conserving our environment 5) Is an NRA member, but supports what he calls "common sense gun-control laws" 6) Does not support the Citizens United ruling 7) Loathes the Tea Party 8) Doesn't believe Ronald Reagan would make it in today's Republican Party 9) Thinks lobbyists are the worst thing since the Antichrist 10) Voted for Bush (W.) twice, McCain, and Romney, in the elections ranging from 2000 to 2012 Reading the first nine points, most people would assume this man was either an ...
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