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I said it forever, I lean right economically. I try to be pragmatic.

I don't consider social issues political. With social issues, I'm progressive. I don't have a problem giving gays, women, minorities, etc. equality. In fact, I applaud it. Capitalism is about playing on a level playing field. Give them a chance. Equality breeds efficiency. I'm not afraid of competition. In fact, it's good.

I'm also for the rule of law. Riots and looters are bad. They should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. Although I favor peaceful protests, I did not think it was smart during COVID. While I supported Kaepernicks's message, I a!so supported the NFL right to have rules as a private enterprise as long as it followed the agreed upon CBA. That said, those morons colluded to blackball Kaepernick. That's illegal.

The Wall ... I don't care. The law is the law. Illegal immigrants should be deported. That said, stop demonizing immigrants. Stop putting children in cages. We're better than that. Dreamers ... figure out a way for those who a value add to the economy. Use common sense.

Trump and his sychophants are not Republicans. And now ... I believe the Tea Party is no different from the Trumpers. It's time for them to go too.

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Posted: 01/14/2021 at 2:17PM

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