Us Vs. Them

As I go about in my daily life and discuss everyday issues with various peoples of all backgrounds, I am amazed at the differences of opinions that are out there. No, wait, thats not true, I am amazed at the stupidity of the people that have the opinions they do. There, thats better.

Recently, while going to a local ice cream shop, my wife and I were listening to sirius radio (channel 144 - patriot radio) and we were discussing the current events and I said to her, "lets hear what the other side is saying. So we switched over to listen briefly to the left wing version of liberal radio and we were appalled at what we heard. It was "F" this and "F" that, all republicans should die and the world would be a better place, and all republicans should be strangled, etc... No people, I am not making this up or even exagerating, these were the exact words being said by the host of the radio program. You would never hear that kind of talk on patriot radio.

So I thought to myself, that is the difference between us and them. Very distinct differences between the two idealogies, and truly a big difference between the two types of people. So I want to address some of these differences.

US Vs. Them

We believe in the freedom of speech.
They belive in censorship - look at the fairness doctrine. If it disagrees with their views, they want it taken off the airways.

We believe in the right to bear arms.
They believe in extreme gun control - they don't believe in the right to defend ourselves

We believe in the freedom of religion and the right to worship who we want and how we want. Our country was founded on this principal.
They believe you can't pray in school because it might offend someone.

We belive that all life is sacred, from inception.
They believe in aborting babies as a form of birth control.

We believe that doctors should have the right to not perfrom abortions based on religious beliefs.
They believe that a doctor should be fired for not performing abortions.

We believe in the US Constitution, the Declaration of Independence.
They believe in the communist manifesto.

We believe in a hard day's work, and pay that is commensurate for the job.
They believe that they shouldn't have to work, but to be afforded the same luxuories as those who do work.

We believe in personal responsibilities. There are consequences for every decision we make, good and bad.
They believe in no reponsibilities, Let the governement provide for us.

We believe in limited governement.
They believe in a massive government that has control over every aspect of our lives.

They hate the rich.
We love the rich, because the rich people are the ones that provide jobs. Jobs that we can work to make a living and provide for our families. Without rich people, there are no jobs.

We believe in tax cuts to boost businesses, put more money in our own pockets.
They want to tax the rich (which eliminates jobs) and give more money/tax rebates/tax credits to people who don't pay taxes in the first place. Wealth redistribution.

We believe in freedom!
They believe in giving up their freedoms just so they can get something for nothing.

Owners vs victims
Its the fundamental difference.

Bitterly clinging to my guns and religion

The Loyal Opposition