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Ya gotta choose between being politically partisan and being moral. You cannot be both. Which do you choose and WHY?

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Posted - August 23, 2016

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  • 1113

    Sorry, why do I have to make this choice? 

      August 23, 2016 10:34 AM MDT
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  • 1002

    Both of those words mean very different things to different people. I define myself with neither, honestly.

    I can truthfully say that not one of my political positions is predicated entirely on morality or partisanship. I think in terms of force, where it is necessary and / or just and where it is not, that is my sole motivation. Whether or not others deem it partisan, moral, immoral is not something I consider along the way... at all.

      August 23, 2016 11:03 AM MDT
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  • Morality always trumps partisanship. The fact that there is pressure to be "partisan" is exactly what's wrong with this country's absurd political system. This election may be the exemplification of all the worst in being "partisan". 

      August 23, 2016 11:04 AM MDT
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  • 691

    I have chosen morality so I will vote for the party that I have never voted for unless hillary is replaced.

      August 23, 2016 11:10 AM MDT
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  • 18

    For me i would keep to my morals and what I believe in because when it all comes down to it in the end that is truly all we have to hang on to! 

      August 23, 2016 12:12 PM MDT
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  • 1264

    It might be possible to be moral, but not in this election. What's immoral are the people that will give up their integrity voting for either one, instead of not voting and showing their discontent by having the lowest show of voters in history.

    By voting for either one, is immoral and shows no self respect, or any sense of integrity.

      August 23, 2016 8:34 PM MDT
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  • I choose not to choose.

      August 23, 2016 8:37 PM MDT
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  • 113301

    Why are you here? You respond to a question with a question? That is not a response at all. Just ignore questions you question. Save your time for more important things. Try it. You will like it. So will I Rpf.

      August 25, 2016 3:33 AM MDT
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  • 113301

    If your political party promulgates racism/bigotry/hate do you support that FNR? If you do there is no moral dilemma. If you don't do you decry the position and speak out against it or do you stifle your objection because you don't want to make waves? That is  what I mean. How far does your support go of a position that is anathema to you just because your political party espouses it?  I think being a racist is immoral. Some don't. They believe it is very moral. Therein lies the problem. Different strokes. Thank you for your reply and Happy Thursday! :)

      August 25, 2016 3:36 AM MDT
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  • 113301

    ((hugs)) Exactamundo Nevan! Precisely! Of course I totally agree with thee! Thank you for your reply! :)

      August 25, 2016 3:37 AM MDT
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  • 113301

    Precisely Paige!  That is all we have. Some folks believe racism is immoral. I am among them. The GOP prez wannabe promulgates racism by his words and by the choices he makes for his staff.  Some think being a racist is the only moral way to live one's life. I pity them.  They scare me.  If they take charge and are in control of our country we shall be forever doomed. I do not look forward to that. Thank you for your thoughtful reply and Happy Thursday! :)

      August 25, 2016 3:40 AM MDT
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  • 113301

     Different strokes. I totally disagree with thee. Being an American citizens conveys certain responsibilities on the citizen. Among them is voting. I think citizenship is totally wasted on people who opt out of their responsibilities. I do.  Thank you for your reply BS.

      August 25, 2016 3:42 AM MDT
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  • 1002

    I'm not formally affiliated with a party, even though I consider myself a Voluntaryist.

    But yes, if a politician were to espouse bigotry, I certainly wouldn't vote for them. I suppose how vocal I would be about it would all depend on how obvious the bigotry was. I don't think we need to rattle cages daily over obvious bigotry, it speaks for itself. imo

    On the other hand, the more subtle nuance bigotry, even ideological bigotry, is more insidious in my view. Those are the people capable of persuading minds into accepting a policy that actually limits their freedoms and incites desire to limit the freedoms of other. Those characters are far more dangerous than say, David Duke.

    Furthermore, bigotry is a matter of force / coercion, that is something I would definitely concern myself with as I oppose it, vehemently. I just refuse to be swayed by empty accusations because someone has touched on material that is racial in nature. Loads of policies are racial in nature, not necessarily racist. And it's worth mentioning that racism is merely on form of bigotry, one of the more obvious, but other more insidious forms of bigotry may not be as obvious or overt. That is what I prefer to call attention to because that is the most widely accepted.

      August 25, 2016 7:13 AM MDT
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