I guess the first place to start in something like this is to give some rough approximation of where I stand on the issues, so that anyone who reads this can firmly develop their preconceived notions about me and we'll just move on from there.
To begin with, I'm what is probably best characterized as a conservative, but before anyone begins booing or cheering, I'm not that kind of conservative.
In financial terms, I fit the mold pretty well. I favor lower taxes, limited government spending, open markets and free trade. Pretty standard stuff really. If you don't believe in these things, and instead favor marxism/communism/socialism, take an economics class. Even in the proverbial ivory tower of academia, there's a reason professors still teach Adam Smith.
Where I stray from the conservative umbrella is in the social issues. Some might call me a libertarian, but really, I'm socially apathetic. I don't really care about legalization of marijuana, gay marriage or abortion to the point that they would ever impact how I vote. In terms of personal opinion however, I say legalize and tax it (in a reasonable manner), marry whoever you want, and it's a woman's right to do with her body what she sees fit.
From these points of view, the astute will probably recognize that I am not a very religious guy. I'm not in the, "I'm atheist and if you're not, you're stupid," crowd by any stretch. If you want or feel compelled to believe in something, that's your right, and you should do so. If you want to know more about my beliefs, check out dudeism.com.
That pretty much sums my general stance on the Big Three. I will dutifully endeavor to expand upon these topics as this blog progresses.
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