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I’m the one you’re talking about – A reply from a gal who used to be liberal, but turned conservative.
Oct 31, 2008 at 1:41 PM
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This is my response to this journal post:

http://www.cafemom.com/journals/read/1276947/I_m_The_One_You_re_Talking_About?next=81#comments

With the angry liberal talking points of “war monger,” “bigot,” “self righteous.” I think I now is the time to out myself so they know who they are talking about.

Yep, I’m that proud-to-be-an-American broad who believes in life, liberty, and equality for all Americans, not just those of a minority, color, religion, address, pay scale or political affiliation.

I’m that Anti-choice woman-hater who thinks that for a woman who use abortion as a form of birth-control (as opposed to the under 5% who use it for cases of rape or serious health issues), “pro-choice” is a misnomer. I believe a woman who has actively chosen to have sex, has already chosen what to do with her uterus. I see that even foster kids, kids raised in poverty, etc are still glad they were born.

I’m that Christian wack-job who believes that modesty is a virtue and who is concerned with the double standards in protected free speech. Apparently I should be shut-up if I dare to say “God” or “Merry Christmas,” because I might offend someone, but when I find pervasive pornography offensive, I’m an enemy of free-speech.

I’m that selfish capitalist who thinks caring for one another is great, but the government frankly stinks at actually pulling it off. I prefer helping the needy through organizations that I know for sure will give 90-100% of my contributions to the needy.

I’m that redneck that “clings to my guns,” because shooting pop-cans is surprisingly fun, and I do crazy things like take the constitution seriously.

I’m that earth-hater who will cut down a tree if it means lighting a fire to warm a cold human.

I’m too old fashioned and outdated in that I’m worried about how our country is disregarding the basic family unit. I’m concerned about the high divorce rate, how any style family is great, how family dinner-time is disappearing, and how parents are wrong for not letting their kids “experiment” with liquor.

I’m that girl that grew up in a small town, and liked high school football games. And while I thought the cowboys kind of dressed funny, I loved how when they’d come into the little candy shop where I worked, they tipped their hats and called me “ma’am.”

I’m that woman who must be a “racist” since I won’t be voting for Obama because I don’t think his smooth-talking is really going to help this country much, and I don’t agree with his stance on the issues.

And while I’m at it, I’ll admit that I’m that woman who’s submitted to “male oppression” by choosing to be a stay-at-home mom. And I’ve never felt more free in my life than I do now that my efforts are focused on what I love most.

And finally, I am that person in the lower-class income bracket who doesn’t feel hopelessly stuck. I would personally benefit from “spreading the wealth,” but I want freedom to succeed more.

And yes, you can rant, and call me names. I won’t cuss back, I’ll respect your political speech, and I won’t ever refer to a politician’s body parts in discussion about their qualifications.

I am proud of what I believe in and what I stand for, and I will happily call any citizen who loves this country a “real American,” even if your beliefs are different from mine.

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Oct. 31, 2008 at 2:51 PM

I am just completely speechless, you read my mind! This is most definitely me-

I’m that Anti-choice woman-hater who thinks that for a woman who use abortion as a form of birth-control (as opposed to the under 5% who use it for cases of rape or serious health issues), “pro-choice” is a misnomer. I believe a woman who has actively chosen to have sex, has already chosen what to do with her uterus. I see that even foster kids, kids raised in poverty, etc are still glad they were born.

And I happened to marry a Southern boy who says Sir and Ma'am and maybe to my annoyance sometimes, loves his Mama. *big hugs* What a great post.

Mama0f3grlz

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Oct. 31, 2008 at 3:17 PM

"And finally, I am that person in the lower-class income bracket who doesn’t feel hopelessly stuck. I would personally benefit from “spreading the wealth,” but I want freedom to succeed more." -Beautifully stated!

I almost 100% agree with you. I'm not a stay at home mom (although my husband is working really hard to get promoted so I can switch to part time- and I'm excited about this) And I'm not a religious traditionalist- I have no problems whatsoever with homosexual couples wanting to marry and have families (BECAUSE I take the Declaration of Independence seriously when it says equality for all.) However that last line you wrote brought a tear to my eye, it was beautiful.

I keep saying it. I'd rather be POOR AND FREE- than live in the lap of luxury and have to answer to the government for EVERYTHING.

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"I’m that selfish capitalist who thinks caring for one another is great, but the government frankly stinks at actually pulling it off. I prefer helping the needy through organizations that I know for sure will give 90-100% of my contributions to the needy."

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"I am proud of what I believe in and what I stand for, and I will happily call any citizen who loves this country a “real American,” even if your beliefs are different from mine."

You're so beautiful!

I just wanted to thank you for taking the time to make this response to that journal. It saved me the trouble.