Question:
iF YOU ARE A REPUBLiCAN ARE YOU RACiST&CLOSE MiNDED ?
2006-10-20 19:50:25 UTC
i DON`T CARE ABOUT POLiTiCS OR GOVERNMENT BUT i LEARNED iN MY GOVERNMENT THAT REPUBLiCANS ARE NOT iN FAVOR OF GiViNG WOMEN&MiNORiTiES. THE ONLY REASON THEY SUPPORT THE CHURCH iS BECAUSE THEY DON`T HAVE TO PAY FOR iT. THEY ARE AGAiNST GAY MARRiAGES. THEY ARE CHEAP. i`M THiNKiNG TO MYSELF WHY WOULD ANYONE WANT TO BE A REPUBLiCAN. i FEEL THAT REPUBLiCANS ARE SELFiSH, CLOSE-MiNDED&iGNORANT PEOPLE.
23 answers:
Bonecrusher
2006-10-20 20:14:30 UTC
I'm a Republican...but I'm not racist or homophobic in any way. One of my best friends and a groomsman in my wedding is openly gay, another friend and groomsman is an African American, and many of my friends are a member of a minority. Sure I have lots of white friends but we aren't exclusive in our friendships with caucasians only.



I really think that liberalism through stereotyping has created a reverse racist demographic and one that is biased and prejudiced against whites.



I go to Church because I love God and believe in His love for all of us...regardless of political affiliation....why do Democrats go to church? For a different reason? Do they have Republican only and Democratic only churches? I haven't seen any.



You say that Republicans are selfish, close minded, and ignorant yet you are the one trying to lump everyone in to one group. How are your actions any better than those you wrongly accuse?
gshprd918
2006-10-20 20:19:35 UTC
I second that (referring to other answerer's here, not the question/rant)! Learn how to type concisely, and keep your caps lock either on or off!



I personally consider myself an independent conservative, rather than a republican because I disagree with some of their ideology. Those republicans I do know however, DO NOT fit your description whatsoever! Republicans are all in favor of self fulfillment! The tools are already there in this society for anyone who is willing to use them, to gain whatever you want in life! Being a minority or female should not automatically entitle you to specific benefits from the government not currently provided to everyone!



As further proof against your claims, the current Republican presidential administration has placed far more minorities or women into well deserved positions of authority than any other president!
2006-10-20 20:33:48 UTC
That statement is racist in itself. Have you forgotten that Abraham Lincoln was a Republican? Or should I say G.O.P. Do you even know who Abraham Lincoln was? Don't assume that everyone is racist just because they have different opinions than you do. And I have known for there to be quite a few racist democrats too. Racism is a problem for both parties. I hate racism. But the only ones who can change it are the bigots themselves. As far as Gay marriage is concerned: Marriage is to between a man and a woman. If you are a Christian and support Gay marriage, I would have to question which God you serve! cause it couldn't be Jesus Christ! Gay marriage is unacceptable and should never be made legal. To deny gay marriage is not racism! I don't know how people come up with that! I mean you can't tell the difference between racism and sodomy?
2006-10-20 20:25:07 UTC
I no longer belong to the republican party , actually either party.

Let me answer your question about republicans being close minded or racists towards women and minorities. Affirmative action allows minorities to be given points when trying to get into law or medical school because they are minorities - not because of merit. If you were going to the doctor for cancer? or going to an attorney to keep you from going to prison - who would you want - one that was qualified or one that got that degree because they were a minority? If they got there due to their minority status then that should be on a certificate hanging on their wall - otherwise it is quite close minded to not tell that potential patient or defendant that they could be at risk.....



There are hetero phobic gays just like there are homo phobic straights...Gay couples that have been together for years can not receive retirement pensions if the other partner dies like married people can. They serve in the military, pay taxes...etc. If they were to try finding a different term for their relationship than marriage - they might have a chance at it. I know gay couples who have been together for years and are very conservative ..but they are perceived as militant because of the activists on television who are seen in gay parades or defaming straights.

Straight Republicans also place them in the same group with extremely liberal people that appear to have no values or slander

Christianity...
mocha5isfree
2006-10-20 20:07:24 UTC
No I'm not a racist and I'm not closed minded. I'm a registered Republican but I've never voted a straight ticket. Cheap? I work full time as a RN. I make a decent living, but I'm not rich by any means. I'm not ignorant just because I have a different political opinion. That's a childish argument. Sounds like your teacher/professor is closed minded and ignorant.
El Pistolero Negra
2006-10-20 20:13:35 UTC
Uh, you must have had a liberal Democrat teacher. Sweetie, I've been voting republican for 20 years now. Please do some more research and don't trust what your teachers tell you. I have found the Republican party to be much less oppressive in their policies than the Democrats. And if you knew the motivation behind the gay marriage movement then you'd probably reconsider your stance on it as well. Please do not take anyone's word for it though. Research both sides of the issues and see where each party stands. Ask local members of each party about their stance on issues that are most important to you. NEVER TRUST A TEACHER TO GIVE YOU THE TRUTH IN POLITICS. They always have their own agenda and will lie to persuade you to follow them blindly.
foerster
2016-10-15 10:12:53 UTC
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captainfish
2006-10-20 19:58:57 UTC
Well, at least we can write grammatically correct sentences.



Republicans were the ones that voted in the equal rights legislation. It is the liberals (that includes most of the Democrats) who always point out the differences in people, that want to exploit those differences, and push minorities over the majority. Republicans feel that people should be pushed individually to excel on their own merits.



If you can formulate the rest of your insane rant in the form of clearly understandable questions, I and others, will be happen to answer it.



By the way, this is Yahoo Answers where you can get answers to questions, not post idiotic, ill-conceived, 15th century rants.
The_Cricket: Thinking Pink!
2006-10-20 19:57:01 UTC
No, that is not true.

Many Republicans are against Affirmative Action, because they feel that it is discrimination.

They are not "cheap", they simply don't want their money going to people who aren't going to bother to help themselves.



Is this really what you're being taught in school? Sounds like your teacher is the selfish, close-minded, and ignorant one!

Remind your teacher that it was REPUBLICANS who helped fight for Civil Rights in the 60s. Also, remind him or her that Lincoln was a REPUBLICAN and he illegalized slavery!

No, sorry, your teacher has it all wrong. Study more, you'll see.
2006-10-20 20:06:31 UTC
NO. I'm a Republican and I'm not racist and I'm very open minded. For instance, I can even answer questions from an obvious closed-minded bigot like yourself. PS, here's a clue: Next Time take the caps lock off before you get stoned on Paragoric and write a letter to Yahoo.
2006-10-20 20:00:11 UTC
No and is it safe to assume that all liberal were in the KKK because of a Democrat named Robert Byrd Both parties have bad apples Closed minded is accusing the whole group of a wrong and not the individual
2006-10-20 22:39:01 UTC
You have been mislead. Your teachers are brainwashing you. Republicans believe people should keep the money they make. Democrats want to collect it all in the form of taxes and give it to people who didn't earn it.
2006-10-20 19:52:08 UTC
That's only because you've been brainwashed by liberalism in school, young lady. And why do you post in all caps?



Now, ladies and gentlemen, you see the kind of things they're teaching your children in the public school system. Why do you continue to send them there?
2006-10-20 20:43:24 UTC
I hope you read all the answers and take heed to the ones that you probably did not expect. I dare say your choice of the best answer will not be one of those, but they are my choice.
2006-10-20 19:52:58 UTC
if you are either party you qualify for those conditions...and dont believe anything they teach you in school about politics or even history! They all lie!
2006-10-20 19:54:53 UTC
Nope...

You however, appear to be what you are accusing Republicans of being...
2006-10-20 19:52:20 UTC
Im not I have a gay pride t-shirt on and a mullet. I am so open-minded.
spareo1
2006-10-20 19:59:11 UTC
Condoleeza Rice. 'God Bless America, Land that I love, STAND BESDE her and GIUDE HER...' 'In GOD we TRUST', 'One nation UNDER GOD..'. A nation deprived of so many enjoyable things.
basscatcher
2006-10-20 20:10:48 UTC
Good Luck on your grades, by the way, how did you ever get into college? If you don't care about anything at least learn how to spell. WOW, I have a college degree and also spent a lifetime in the Marine Corps, Your lack of knowledge terrifies me! You need to study more! And yes I'm a Republican. By the way, can you tell my what kind of plan the Democrats have? Other than bashing Republicans? And don't give me the anti-war crap, We need to fight to keep America free, And if you want to hear what your people said before the war then listen up!

One way or the other, we are determined to deny Iraq the capacity to develop weapons of

mass destruction and the missiles to deliver them. That is our bottom line." - President

Clinton, Feb. 4, 1998



"If Saddam rejects peace and we have to use force, our purpose is clear.We want to

seriously diminish the threat posed by Iraq's weapons of mass destruction program." -

President Clinton, Feb. 17, 1998



Iraq is a long way from here, but what happens there matters a great deal here. For the

risks that the leaders of a rogue state will use nuclear, chemical or biological weapons

against us or our allies is the greatest security threat we face." - Madeline Albright, Feb 18,

1998



"He will use those weapons of mass destruction again, as he has ten times since 1983." -

Sandy Berger, Clinton National Security Adviser, Feb, 18,1998



"We urge you, after consulting with Congress, and consistent with the U.S. Constitution

and laws, to take necessary actions (including, if appropriate, air and missile strikes on

suspect Iraqi sites) to respond effectively to the threat posed by Iraq's refusal to end its

weapons of mass destruction programs." - Letter to President Clinton, signed by Sens. Carl

Levin (D-MI), Tom Daschle (D-SD), John Kerry ( D - MA), and others Oct. 9,1998



"Saddam Hussein has been engaged in the development of weapons of mass destruction

technology which is a threat to countries in the region and he has made a mockery of the

weapons inspection process." - Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D, CA), Dec. 16, 1998



"Hussein has ... chosen to spend his money on building weapons of mass destruction and

palaces for his cronies." - Madeline Albright, Clinton Secretary of State, Nov. 10, 1999



"There is no doubt that ... Saddam Hussein has invigorated his weapons programs. Reports

indicate that biological, chemical and nuclear programs continue apace and may be back to

pre-Gulf War status. In addition, Saddam continues to redefine delivery systems and is

doubtless using the cover of an illicit missile program to develop longer-range missiles that

will threaten the United States and our allies." - Letter to President Bus h, Signed by Sen.

Bob Graham (D, FL,) and others, December 5, 2001



"We begin with the common belief that Saddam Hussein is a tyrant and threat to the peace

and stability of the region. He has ignored the mandated of the United Nations. "We have

known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons of mass

destruction." - Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002



"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that

Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he

has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare

capabilities. Iraq's search for weapons of mass destruction has proven impossible to deter

and we should assume that it will continue for as long as Saddam is in power." - Al Gore,

Sept. 23, 2002



"We have known for many years that Saddam Hussein is seeking and developing weapons

of mass destruction." - Sen. Ted Kennedy (D, MA), Sept. 27, 2002



"The last UN weapons inspectors left Iraq in October of 1998. We are confident that

Saddam Hussein retains some stockpiles of chemical and biological weapons, and that he

has since embarked on a crash course to build up his chemical and biological warfare

capabilities. Intelligence reports indicate that he is seeking nuclear weapons..." - Sen.

Robert Byrd (D, WV), Oct. 3, 2002



"There is unmistakable evidence that Saddam Hussein is working aggressively to develop

nuclear weapons and will likely have nuclear weapons within the next five years ... We also

should remember we have always underestimated the progress Saddam has made in

development of weapons of mass destruction."- Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D, WV), Oct 10,

2002



"He has systematically violated, over the course of the past 11 years, every significant UN

resolution that has demanded that he disarm and destroy his chemical and biological

weapons, and any nuclear capacity. This he has refused to do" - Rep. Henry Waxman (D,

CA), Oct. 10, 2002



"In the four years since the inspectors left, intelligence reports show that Saddam Hussein

has worked to rebuild his chemical and biological weapons stock, his missile delivery

capability, and his nuclear program. He has also given aid, comfort, and sanctuary to

terrorists, including al Qaeda members. It is clear, however, that if left unchecked, Saddam

Hussein will continue to increase his capacity to wage biological and chemical warfare, and

will keep trying to develop nuclear weapons." - Sen. Hillary Clinton (D, NY), Oct 10,

2002



"We are in possession of what I think to be compelling evidence that Saddam Hussein has,

and has had for a number of years, a developing capacity for the production and storage of

weapons of mass destruction." - Sen. Bob Graham (D, FL), Dec. 8, 2002



"I will be voting to give the President of the United States the authority to use force-if

necessary-to disarm Saddam Hussein because I believe that a deadly arsenal of weapons of

mass destruction in his hands is a real and grave threat to our security." - Sen. John F.

Kerry (D, MA), Oct. 9,2002



"Without question, we need to disarm Saddam Hussein. He is a brutal, murderous dictator,

leading an oppressive regime ... He presents a particularly grievous threat because he is so

consistently prone to miscalculation ... And now he is miscalculating America's response to

his continued deceit and his consistent grasp for weapons of mass destruction... So the

threat of Saddam Hussein with weapons of mass destruction is real" - Sen. John F. Kerry

(D, MA), Jan. 23. 2003
Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege
2006-10-20 19:54:08 UTC
That's because you have a open mind dear.
cynical
2006-10-21 10:47:58 UTC
well, they might not be racist but they are close minded.
2006-10-20 19:53:51 UTC
I see you didn't learn anything!!!
Diamond in the Rough
2006-10-20 19:53:01 UTC
Pretty much a accurate description.....you hit the nail on the head....


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