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The Muted Majority:
The most vocal in politics are the extremists, whether to the left or the right. The majority in the country are moderates and we are underrepresented in the media. In fact, the media and the extremists in our parties are changing the face of politics by polarizing every issue; with many, there is no middle ground and no room for discussion on virtually every topic. Ironically, both sides think of Ronal Reagan as a great leader, or even idolize him, but Reagan was perhaps most well-known for his "big tent" philosophy. Let us be willing to accept diversity and welcome discourse. Let us give a voice to the muted majority.

My Mission:
To talk about the issues in a calm, rational way.

My Views:
I am a moderate conservative (i.e. I listen to and believe in discourse). When it comes to fiscal matters, I'm pretty conservative. In matters of morals, I'm also conservative. However, when it comes to issues like immigration, education, and others, I am more moderate, perhaps even a little liberal.

My Rules:
The theme of this blog is rational thought and kindness. Your comment will be deleted if you: call me or someone else a name, question the intelligence of another, or use any other inappropriate language. If you see me break any of these rules, please call me out and I'll try my best to fix it.

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