We took notes and talked about the CWI t-shirts
TEA PARTY: conservative
BELIEVES;
- illegal aliens are here illegally
- pro-domestic employment is indispensable
- stronger military is essential
- special interest eliminated
- gun ownership is sacred
- government must be downsized
- national budget must be balanced
ELECTION MAP;
- 2000- All Gorge and George Bush
- 2004- John Carry George Bush
- 2008- Brock Obama and John McCain
- 2012- Brock Obama and Mit Romney
REPUBLICANS;
- conservative
- laissez-faire (government stays out)
- lower taxes
- trickle-down theory
- rugged individualism
DEMOCRATS;
- liberal
- increase taxes to support programs
- favor active role for government
- support regulations on economic activity and businesses
- oppose government intervention into one's private and social life
FLAG BURNING;LEGAL
- DEMOCRAT:
- flag burning is political speech and is protected by the constitution
- REPUBLICAN:
- protect the flag
NATURAL ENVIRONMENT;
- DEMOCRATS:
- strong regulations are needed to protect the environment
- REPUBLICANS:
- strong environmental laws harm the economy
RACE RELATIONS;
- DEMOCRATS:
- strong anti-discrimination laws are needed
- favor affirmative action
- REPUBLICANS:
- people and businesses can be trusted not to discriminate
- many oppose affirmative action
- AFFIRMATIVE ACTION -
- forces business and collages to let in African Americans join the business or school
MILITARY;
- DEMOCRATS:
- cut military spending; expand veteran's benefits; act in concert with other nations
- REPUBLICANS:
- increase military spending; cut veteran's benefits
DEATH PENALTY;
- DEMOCRATS:
- oppose
- REPUBLICANS:
- favor
PRAYER IN SCHOOL;
- DEMOCRATS:
- separation of church and state
- REPUBLICANS:
- religious right and our Christian heritage
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