American Patriots Forum.

I recently signed up for a forum on the “Patriots for America” site. I agree with the ideas they have, however there seems to be very strong religious tones on that page.  The following is my first forum post. I am really curious to see what replies I get. I will keep you posted.

I Just signed up for this social group. I am very much a conservative thinker when it comes to many social issues. I disagree with the bail-outs, the wall street welfare, social entitlement programs, gun control, and about 95% of our foreign policy as it now stands, and nationalized health care. But I seemed to notice a common theme here, and quite frankly feel as if someone with my views is not necessarily welcome. I am a registered Libertarian (or domestic terrorist depending on the memo you read). However I wouldn’t identify myself as a Christian. I am pro-choice, and not opposed to gay marriage. To me these issues seem to give the population MORE choices, rather than fewer. But that is a different discussion for a different time. So my question is this, and please answer as individuals or as a collective: are my kind welcome here? Is the religious issue more important than the systematic destruction of our Constitutional protections, or does the ability to prevail using logic and understanding of other peoples views in constructive manners apply to this group?

Please understand I do not mean to offend. However at times I find it difficult to speak politics, more often conservative politics with people who look down at their noses at “non-believers”. And often times I think this creates a significant hurdle when dealing with the opposition. I view American politics as an ever lasting game of one-up-manship. The Left decides their better than the Right because they have progressive ideas, and believe they are more apt to think outside the box. The Right believes their spiritual views make them the “chosen ones” and disregard the input from the Left. I am not saying were right, they’re wrong. I don’t want to imply the opposite either. I truly believe the one thing that both of the candidates for president got right in this election is the suggestion and promise that they need to reach across the aisle. I have yet to see it, and think it has a snowballs chance in hell of happening, but I agree with the theory.

I anxiously await your replies.
Thank You

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