I suppose the definition of "right-winger" is a relative thing. I think of myself as a moderate liberal. I'm a pacifist, anti-gun, against the death penalty, and I support most social justice causes. But around here, there are times I feel that my support of Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama and that nice Tony Blair, make some people here think of me as a fascist. Oh, and I question the morality of both abortion and gay marriage, although I firmly believe that both should be legal. Oh, yes, and I go to church, which some people think to be categorically horrible.

So, am I one of those "right wingers" Steve Shaw is talking about? In the county where I live, I'm known for writing letters to the editor supporting the cause of homeless people - and some people get frighteningly angry about my letters. Those are the people I consider right wingers. What, then, am I? And, for that matter, do I not deserve to be here at Mudcat?

Of people who post here regularly, I would consider Pete From Seven Stars link and probably Guest from Sanity to be conservative - and Bearded Bruce, but he hardly posts any more. Keith A says some things that would be considered conservative, and some not. Same with Akenaton. So, that's five - and none of them are the rabid, hateful conservatives I encounter where I live.

-Joe-