I tend to think that if you are an American and you’re completely at odds with an entire political party, you’re probably wrong somewhere...

So what are some issues that you agree with in the opposite political party from which you normally vote?

For me, being conservative, I believe in many liberally social issues. I uphold the rights of LBGT, I believe in equal opportunity, I’m pro-choice (although I would choose life) and I absolutely, without a doubt, believe in human-driven climate change.

***Americans only please. This post is a challenge to find common ground. Any insulting will be swiftly deleted.***

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LeopoldBloom · M

I also agree with Donald Trump that China has been taking advantage of us. But the tariffs are not the way to address this. We would need an international coalition to have a real effect, and Trump is literally the worst person to put anything like that together.

Elizabeth Warren has advocated a form of protectionism, by the way.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

Oh? Please elaborate. @LeopoldBloom

redredred · M

@LeopoldBloom Everyone needs to understand that tarriffs are not instruments of policy, they are weapons and Trump is using them very effectively. I disagree with them as l favor free trade but there is no denying that Trump is using them very well to force China in negotiations.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

Not much else has worked so why not. @redredred

LeopoldBloom · M

@jackjjackson She advocates a form of protectionism, but with a different emphasis than Trump.

• Recognize and enforce the core labor rights of the International Labour Organization, like collective bargaining and the elimination of child labor.

• Uphold internationally recognized human rights, as reported in the Department of State’s Country Reports on Human Rights, including the rights of indigenous people, migrant workers, and other vulnerable groups.

• Recognize and enforce religious freedom as reported in the State Department’s Country Reports.

• Comply with minimum standards of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

• Be a party to the Paris Climate agreement and have a national plan that has been independently verified to put the country on track to reduce its emissions consistent with the long-term emissions goals in that agreement.

• Eliminate all domestic fossil fuel subsidies.

• Ratify the Convention on Combating Bribery of Foreign Public Officials in International Business Transactions.

• Comply with any tax treaty they have with the United States and participate in the OECD’s Base Erosion and Profit Shifting project to combat tax evasion and avoidance.

• Not appear on the Department of Treasury monitoring list of countries that merit attention for their currency practices.

redredred · M

@LeopoldBloom Get back to me when you think we've got enough government.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

That sounds just fine to me. @LeopoldBloom

LeopoldBloom · M

@redredred We're not even close. We have way too much regulation over social issues, and way too little over business.