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How do you approach the idea that some traditions may perpetuate inequality, and does this affect your stance on conservatism?

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 @9H9GH3Z from Connecticut  answered…1yr1Y

I don't like the old racist/sexist/homophobic ideologies of conservatism

 @TheHillbillyLordRepublican from Maryland  disagreed…3wks3W

Racist? You wanna know who's racist? The libtards are with their DEI and other racial quotas!

 @9H9J2DWDemocrat from Illinois  answered…1yr1Y

Something that has always been incredibly important to me is equality between people regardless of who they are, what they look like, etc. I tend to stay away from conservatism in a lot of matters because I don’t like some of the ideas that it promotes and I don’t feel that it adequately covers all my opinions.

 @TheHillbillyLordRepublican from Maryland  disagreed…3wks3W

There are some people who don't deserve the equality. Violent people definitely do not. There are also certain morals people must live up to, and when they fail to follow these morals with poor choices they don't deserve the equality and they have no one to blame but themselves. For example, being LGBTQ are all immoral and poor choices deserve consequences.

 @B4RN9YL from California  disagreed…3wks3W

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Equality does not mean treating everyone kindly and give them freedom, it means treating everything that does (bad thing) in (situation) the same way. IE, if a person commits murder out of malice they should be thrown in jail, regardless of how rich they are, their race or gender.

Also, how are LGBTQ people immoral? Assuming everyone involved is not related, fully consenting while being of an age capable of consenting with no cognitive impairments, and they arent harming anyone else then there is no problem.

 @9H9HLMM from New York  answered…1yr1Y

I **** ing hate conservatism and I am not the one to be asked.

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  commented…1yr1Y

While I do admire your articulate, manful, and polished prose and rhetorical brilliance, as well as your great admiration for upholding the integrity of our great language through refraining from dispensing profanities, I must lamentably disagree with you on this one issue. But still I would encourage to persist in acquainting yourself with the beauties of our language, that your already admirable skills in writing it may be all the more multiplied.

 @TheHillbillyLordRepublican from Maryland  commented…3wks3W

Shut up libtard!

 @9H9HPQR from New Mexico  answered…1yr1Y

Conservatism is very old and traditional and doesn’t fit with today but to each its own.

 @TheHillbillyLordRepublican from Maryland  disagreed…1 day1D

I don't mind progress. Technology, worker protections and conditions are all good progress. But racial quotas to try to get rid of "inequalities" are a big no no. LGBTQ is a mental illness and should be treated as such, especially the T part. The LG are just stupid and shouldn't be able to marry because it is wrong.

  @ka'a'awa-54Republican from Hawaii  answered…1yr1Y

.. we uphold moral values and principles... inequality is unacceptable... must approach it with justice and love...

  @Patriot-#1776Constitution from Washington  answered…1yr1Y

I support liberty, and will not surrender the tiniest part of it for the greatest change in favour of equality. That's not the government's job.

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Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has announced his intention to nominate former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi as the next Attorney General of the United States, should he reclaim the presidency in the upcoming election.Bondi, a prominent figure in Republican politics, served as Florida's Attorney General from 2011 to 2019. She gained national attention for her legal battles on issues such as health care reform, consumer protection, and opioid abuse litigation. Known for her steadfast support of Trump during his presidency, Bondi also served as a key adviser during his first impeachment trial, where she defended his administration against accusations of abuse of power.In a statement released by his campaign, Trump praised Bondi’s “unwavering commitment to justice” and her “track record of standing up for everyday Americans against the abuses of Washington’s elites.”“Pam Bondi has been a fearless advocate for the people, and she embodies the principles of fairness, accountability, and the rule of law that are sorely needed to restore trust in our justice system,” Trump said. “She is the right person to lead the Department of Justice into a new era of integrity and excellence.”While Bondi’s nomination has been met with applause from conservative circles, it has also reignited criticism from Democrats and ethics watchdogs. Her acceptance of a $25,000 donation from the Trump Foundation in 2013, which coincided with her decision not to pursue an investigation into Trump University, has drawn scrutiny in the past and resurfaced following the announcement.Democratic leaders have already voiced opposition, questioning Bondi’s ability to lead the Department of Justice independently. Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) called the nomination “a political power play” and urged a focus on “restoring integrity, not entrenching partisanship.”

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