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William769

(59,147 posts) Thu Apr 11, 2013, 10:49 AM Apr 2013

Fiscal Conservative, social Liberal [View all]

That's how I always described myself.

Seeing it in action in our highest parts of Government has changed my mind.

I'm Liberal through & through now not because it affects me, but because it affects my fellow Americans.

There are safety nets for a reason.

My apologies for not figuring this out earlier in life.

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Fiscal Conservative, social Liberal [View all] William769 Apr 2013 OP

I think you're probably "fiscally conservative" gcomeau Apr 2013 #1

Good point. William769 Apr 2013 #6

How about Socially Liberal, Fiscal Yankee? One_Life_To_Give Apr 2013 #2

Socially Liberal, Fiscally Progressive JaneyVee Apr 2013 #3

There's a different to me between "Fiscally Conservative" and "Fiscally Responsible." Tommy_Carcetti Apr 2013 #4

Thank you. William769 Apr 2013 #5

I like where you're coming from, but I'd tweak your definition somewhat. PETRUS Apr 2013 #7

You are a good soul!!! hrmjustin Apr 2013 #8

Apology accepted. Now, you can help us reimagine our society to benefit from Egalitarian Thug Apr 2013 #9