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Fiscally conservative/ socially liberal. Possible?

Mrs.HizzoMrs.Hizzo member
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I've always thought this was a bit of a conundrum. Aren't the two sort of mutually exclusive? In order to be truly socially liberal, don't you have to support funding for socially liberal programs? If you're fiscally conservative, by definition you oppose this sort of funding, right? For example, can you really be pro-choice but consistently vote to cut off funding for family planning clinics? I understand that "socially liberal" can refer to some things that have nothing to do with money, like gay marriage, etc., but the majority of the time I think there is an economic tie-in. And, are the only people who profess to be FC/SL the ones who vote republican? Because I don't think I've ever heard someone who votes democrat describe themselves this way. Which isn't necessarily good or bad, just an observation. Thoughts? If anyone is still awake to respond?
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Re: Fiscally conservative/ socially liberal. Possible?

  • Sunny1inTucsonSunny1inTucson

    I get what you're trying to say, but I disagree. I think there are fiscally conservative ways to be socially liberal ;)

    Example: "universal healthcare" does not have to be government-only aka socialized healthcare. There are potentially other ways to reduce healthcare costs and to ensure everyone has access to affordable health plans without resorting to one government health plan. Just my opinion.

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  • mrskadamsmrskadams
    I think of social democrat/fiscal conservative as supporting the liberal programs, but finding a responsible way to pay for them without the government going into a complete deficit.  Oh wait, that would be democrat on both counts these days.  I don't see how republicans can call themselves conservative spenders when they've left this country with the biggest deficit in history.
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  • springbride0515springbride0515
    I want the Dems out of my wallet and the Reps out of my house.  I am not Christian, so I my social values tend to lean more towards socially progressive concepts of allowing people to just live how they want to live without government interference.  However, I absolutely DO NOT support any more social programs.  I already am taxed to death  ( I live in CA), and frankly don't think that any of the programs are effectively run anyways.  In general, I think people who are "socially liberal but fiscally conservative" just want LESS GOVERNMENT.  Yes, I am pro choice, but NO-- I do not want to fund any clinics or give money to poor people for their abortions.  I believe in a free, capitalist society-- to each their own.
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  • BetchySproutBetchySprout member
        Applauds MrsKAdams from many hours later. Agreed.

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  • PAGASPAGAS member
    fiscally conservative + socially liberal = Libertarian
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  • Mjmksb04Mjmksb04 member
    To me, socially liberal means that the government should stay out of people's personal lives. That means I don't oppose civil unions, am pro choice, etc. But I still am a fiscal conservative in that I believe in smaller government and less government spending.
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  • cobaltbluecobaltblue
    I'm a Libertarian (fiscally conservative, socially liberal).  It's all about having as little government as possible. 

    The fiscally conservative part = low taxes, few governmental programs (churches, charities, communities ideally would assist the poor and those with special needs). 

    The socially liberal part = the government staying out of moral issues, legalizing "victimless" crimes (drug use, prostitution).
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