RIGHTOSPHERE TEMPERATURE CHECK

Now posted at Right Wing News.

Some explanations for my answers:

1) Should we re-institute the draft?
Not only no, but HELL no. If a government can't get a sufficient all-volunteer force to fight its wars, then either the war isn't worth fighting or the government needs to offer more pay & bennies to entice people to sign up.

The draft is a form of slavery. You don't do that to free men.

2) Would you like to overturn the "don't ask, don't tell" policy in the military in order to allow gays to serve openly?
No. Straight teenage soldiers are still teenagers and operate under a teenager's code of machismo. I think it's too much to ask them to curb their animosity towards homosexuality. I saw what it did to morale when someone on my ship was accidentally outed. It does NOT make for unit cohesion.

3) Would you favor replacing our current tax system with the Fair Tax, a flat tax, or a national sales tax?
No. Eliminate it, replace it with nothing, and cut social(ist) spending programs. Income tax is NOT the only source of Federal income, and if the Feds only did their Constitutionally authorized activities (such as national defense), the budget wouldn't need income tax revenue to pay the bills.

4) Would you like to see Gitmo closed down?
No. I want it filled to the brim with terrorists. Who should be tortured until they give up all their useful information, and then executed.

5) Would you like to see the Patriot Act repealed?
No. Despite a LOT of bitching from the left, I've yet to hear of any court case challenging the constitutionality of any provision of the Patriot Act. Until I hear of it being used as an excuse for unconstitutional actions, I support it as an essential tool for fighting the War on Terror.

6) How would you say the national economy is doing?
A) Good or excellent shape
B) Fair shape
C) Poor or terrible shape
A - I've got a good job and my stock purchases are gaining in value. Speaking as a microcosm of the national economy, things are great.

7) Karl Rove is planning to retire this month. Overall do you think that Rove has been
A) an enormous benefit to Republicans and his loss will definitely hurt the GOP.
B) so-so as a political strategist.
C) completely overrated and bad for the GOP overall.
A - He makes liberals wet themselves with fear and/or anger. What's not to love?