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RIGHT VS. LEFT
VIEWS TO THE RIGHT
FEDERALISM
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THE POWER OF THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE
DIMINISHED. A LARGE BUREAUCRACY IS AN INEFFICENT MEANS TO
ADDRESS SOCIETAL PROBLEMS. MOST ISSUES ARE BEST DEALT
WITH ON THE STATE AND LOCAL LEVEL.
MARKET SYSTEMS
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ATTEMPTS BY THE GOVERNMENT TO CONTROL PRICES, WAGES, OR
TO REGULATE BUSINESS OPERATIONS ARE WRONG. THE ECONOMY
WORKS BEST WHEN IT IS ABSOLUTELY FREE (LAISSEZ-FAIRE) OF
GOVERNMENT CONTROL.
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THE FORCES OF THE MARKET CAN BE TRUSTED TO MEET THE
NEEDS OF BUSINESS, CONSUMERS, AND WORKERS.
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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS SHOULD NOT COMPETE WITH PRIVATE
INDUSTRY.
SCOPE OF THE GOVERNMENT
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GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE DOWNSIZED.
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LARGE GOVERNMENTS, BOTH FEDERAL AND STATE, HAVE THE
POWER TO CONTROL BUSINESS INTERESTS AND THEREFORE
POTENTIALLY INFRINGE ON THE FREEDOMS OF INDIVIDUALS.
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GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS TEND TO PROVIDE UNNECESSARY
SERVICES THAT GO BEYOND THE SCOPE OF THE CONSITUTION.
TAXES
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TAXES ARE SEEN AS INFRINGEMENTS ON PERSONAL FREEDOM.
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TAXES INTERVENE WITH THE FREE MARKET SYSTEM.
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TAXES PENALIZE THOSE WHO ARE SUCCESSFUL.
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TAXES SHOULD NOT PUNISH PROFIT.
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PREFERS A FLAT RATE AND/OR CONSUMPTION TAX.
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IF THERE IS A SURPLUS IN FEDERAL REVENUES, THERE SHOULD BE
A TAX CUT.
ECONOMIC RIGHTS
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THE DISPARITY BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR IS EXPLAINED
IN PART BY THE ECONOMIC CHOICES PEOPLE MAKE.
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SOME PEOPLE CHOOSE TO BECOME DOCTORS, LAWYERS, DENTISTS,
AND BUSNESS EXECUTIVES. OTHERS CHOOSE LESS PROFITABLE
CAREERS. INCOME DISPARITY IS A RESULT OF POOR CHOICES.
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THOSE WHO ARE PROSPEROUS SHOULD NOT BE PENALIZED BY
BEING FORCED TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE MADE POOR DECISIONS.
PROFIT
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THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE POLITICAL SPECTRUM IS PASSIONATE
ABOUT THE RIGHT OF BUSINESS INTERESTS TO MAKE AS MUCH
PROFIT AS THEY POSSIBLY CAN.
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PROFITS REPRESENT AN INCENTIVE TO WORK HARD. IT IS REWARD
FOR HARD WORK AND SHOULD NOT BE PUNISHED BY TAXING IT.
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THE DISPARITY BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR IS EXPLAINED
IN PART BY THE ECONOMIC CHOICES PEOPLE MAKE.
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THOSE WHO ARE PROSPEROUS SHOULD NOT BE PENALIZED BY
BEING FORCED TO HELP THOSE WHO HAVE MADE POOR DECISIONS.
STATUS QUO
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PREFERRED VALUES (FAMILY, FAITH, PATRIOTISM AND LOVE OF
FAMILY) AND BELIEFS ARE SEEN AS ORIGINATING IN THE PAST AND
ARE PRIMARILY ROOTED IN CHRISTIAN TRADITIONS AND
PRACTICES.
THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD NOT ACT AS A CATALYST FOR
SOCIETAL CHANGE.
REGULATION OF BUSINESS
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BUSINESS MUST BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE FREE OF GOVERNMENT
CONTROL. THE MARKET PLACE (SUPPLY AND DEMAND) WILL
GUIDE.
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GOVERNMENT CONTROL OF WORKING CONDITIONS OR POLICIES
THAT AFFECT PRODUCTS ARE, IN MANY
INSTANCES,UNACCEPTABLE. CONSUMERS SHOULD PUNISH
BUSINESSES WHO ARE DESTRCUTIVE BY NOT DEMANDING
PRODUCTS.
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TRICKLE DOWN ECONOMICS IS THE WAY TO STIMULATE THE
ECONOMY
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"THE BUSINESS OF AMERICA IS BUSINESS."
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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THE GOVERNMENTS PRIMARY ROLE IS TO PROTECT U.S. BUSINESS
AND ECONOMIC INTERESTS IN FOREIGN COUNTRIES.
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OUR COUNTRY NEEDS TO BE IN ORDER BEFORE WE LOOK
ELSEWHERE.
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SUPPORTS TARIFFS.
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THE BEST DEFENSE IS A GOOD OFFENSE. A PREPARED AND
FORTIFIED MILITARY IS ESSENTIAL.
VIEWS TO THE LEFT
TAXES
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TAXES ARE ACCEPTABLE
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IT IS IMPORTANT FOR THE GOVERNMENT TO HAVE REVENUE TO
FUND PROGRAMS WHICH BENEFIT SOCIETY
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GRADUATED TAXES ARE PREFERRED OVER FLAT RATE TAXES.
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IT IS ONLY FAIR THAT THE RICH SHOULD PAY MORE THAN THOSE
WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE
SUPPORTS THE WORKER
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GOVERNMENT REGULATION AND CONTROL SHOULD HELP
ESTABLISH GOOD WAGES AND WORKING CONDITIONS.
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THE LEFT SIDE IS VERY SUPPORTIVE OF A UNIONIZED WORK FORCE
TO PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF WORKERS.
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THE WORKER IS THE BACKBONE OF SOCIETY.
REGULATION OF BUSINESS
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ACCEPTS GOVERNMENT REGULATION OF BUSINESS
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THE MARKET PLACE CANNOT BE RELIED UPON TO PROVIDE SAFE
WORKING CONDITIONS.
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GOVERNMENT CONTROL AND REGULATIONS ARE NEEDED TO
PROTECT THE WORKER AND CONSUMER.
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THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD HELP INSURE THAT EVERYONE HAS AN
EQUAL CHANCE TO SUCCEED.
POLITICAL RIGHTS
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THE LEFT SIDE IS PASSIONATE ABOUT EXTENDING CIVIL RIGHTS TO
MINORITY GROUPS: STUDENTS, PRISONERS, HOMOSEXUALS AND
THE POOR.
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TOLERANT OF THOSE NOT IN THE STATUS QUO.
 SEEKS TO PROTECT INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS: FREE SPEECH, PROCHOICE, ANTI-CAPITAL PUNISHMENT, PRIVACY.
DISTRIBUTION OF WEALTH
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THE DISPARITY BETWEEN THE RICH AND POOR IS NOT ACCEPTABLE.
TAXES REPRESENT A MECHANISM TO MORE EQUALLY DISTRIBUTE
WEALTH.
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THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE INVOLVED IN PROVIDING MORE
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES IN AREAS OF EDUCATION, HEALTH CARE,
CHILD CARE, AND AID TO THE ELDERLY.
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GOVERNMENT FUNDING OF PUBLIC PROJECTS (PUMP PRIMING) WILL
STIMULATE THE ECONOMY AND HELP THE COMMON MAN.
THE MARKET
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GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION IN THE MARKET IS ACCEPTABLE.
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THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SET MINIMUM WAGE STANDARDS.
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PUBLIC WORKS PROJECTS REPRESENT AN ACCEPTABLE WAY TO
CREATE JOBS.
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GOVERNMENT SHOULD PROVIDE A BASIC STANDARD OF LIVING TO
ALL CITIZENS.
FOREIGN AFFAIRS
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THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD BE PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON
SPREADING DEMOCRACY AND PROTECTING HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE
WORLD
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STRONG SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED NATIONS.
SCOPE OF THE GOVERNMENT
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THE GOVERNMENT SHOULD SERVE AS THE EQUALIZERS IN SOCIETY
AND ESTABLISHES A BASIC STANDARD OF LIVING, A MINIMUM
WAGE IS AN ACCPETABLE TOOL OF GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION.
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THE LEFT IS ACCEPTS GOVERNMENT CONTROL AND REGULATION
OF BUSINESS, AND AN ACTIVE GOVERNMENT THAT PROTECTS
POLITICAL RIGHTS.