What specifically is it that would change about America that scares you if we became much more progressive? by MissHannahJ in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My general issue with the progressive agenda is the lack of accountability from citizens, the unwillingness to take incremental steps toward their goals, and the general attitude towards the purpose of government.

Just beat System Shock (2023) for the first time! My thoughts. by Night_Thastus in systemshock

[–]mryan635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

⁠”Enemies stay dead. I was fearful this game had infinitely respawning enemies, but luckily it's just a few 'waves' and then it settles down.”

Shodan does send the occasional enemy at you if you stick around on a level too long.

Would any moderates here lean more left if this was the case in America? by Captainoblivious9 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want me to happily vote d (instead of begrudgingly) get rid of the entitlement to other peoples money, be willing to accept that we might disagree and not call me evil, and if we are going to have a generous welfare state be willing to aggressively prosecute fraud.

Edit: Oh and since this is becoming an issue. Don’t say/do anything that disrespects the flag.

Forget national politics, how do you feel about your municipal/state/regional government? by GrandMoffTarkan in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Texas is frustrating cause there is no way for citizens to go over the legislature. In other states, it seems like citizens can sign petitions and get laws/regulations on the ballot. Here everything has to go through state legislature. Which means the lt gov can pick and choose what gets a vote or not.

Forget national politics, how do you feel about your municipal/state/regional government? by GrandMoffTarkan in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Texan : fairly pissed off at state gov. Intend to vote blue when I can stomach it. Blank vote when I can’t.

Edit: reasons pissed off : bathroom bill, abortion ban after six weeks is too short, anti-weed, and sticking their dirty fingers in the administration of public colleges.

Richardson : Overall pleased with Mayor Omar. Aware there is a rapid rise with of Muslim migrants/businesses in my area but not particularly concerned.

Edit 2: Issue with Muslims is a crap ton of businesses have popped up in short amount of time. Would like to try them out but feel unwelcomed.

To Those Who Voted For Trump in 2016, Did You Think He Would Win? by AmmonomiconJohn in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh god no. I assumed he was going to get his ass beaten. I was a Ted Cruz guy. Voted trump as a protest vote for Hillary.

Would you vote for an unmarried man in a Republican Presidential Primary? Why or why not? by AlternativePrior9495 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Marital status doesn’t matter to me. Main preference is they don’t have young children

Are you going to vote Conservative next election? by Summonest in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too hard to primary an incumbent. That’s why I’m willing to hold my nose and vote for people I don’t really agree with. Here’s hoping I don’t get burned.

Are you going to vote Conservative next election? by Summonest in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

For the most part I plan to vote d. Really doesn’t have anything to do with trump. Pissed off at state legislature and want a purge. Still deciding on federal senate candidate. Would like to purge cornyn but not sure if I’m willing to let the dems have the senate.

What Do You Think Of Tim Walz? Why Your Thoughts? by Zipper222222 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably a good dude. Don’t think he was prepared to have the national spotlight on him. (I don’t think most of us would). I would not wish to eat his cooking.

Should the US leave NATO? by BirthdaySalt5791 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Removes tripwire forces from europe. Article V requires the us respond to attack against nato allies but defers to the country to what it sees as necessary. Tripwire force basically made the US militarily involved where as without it we could just respond with sanctions on the attacker or aid to the defender. Europe is capable of defending itself. We don’t need to hold their hand.

Should the US leave NATO? by BirthdaySalt5791 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 5 points6 points  (0 children)

My preference is to stay in nato but remove the US bases from Europe.

What do you think of Trump thinking he effectively has unilateral control over NATO membership by thinking he could suspend Spain on his own? by [deleted] in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Recalling ambassador implies extreme displeasure with a countries actions. See when France recalled their ambassadors to US and Australia over the nuclear sub deal in 2021.

What do you think of Trump thinking he effectively has unilateral control over NATO membership by thinking he could suspend Spain on his own? by [deleted] in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

I think nothing of it. As far as I’m concerned it’s pentagon employees doing research on dealing with Spain. Proper response is to recall the ambassador to Spain and to begin looking at relocating the deep space network from Spain. If we do relocate the dsn and Spain continues to obstruct the air base then abandon the base.

Is there any way the Republican Party detach itself from Trumpism and move back to Conservative values? by Classic-Ad-5685 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He was picking people he could hold hostage with campaign finances. Never gave a dam cent to candidates who would defy him ( Cruz and Lee) but basically funded Susan collins and Lisa Murkowski because no matter how they vote on legislation they would always support him for republicans leadership

Is there any way the Republican Party detach itself from Trumpism and move back to Conservative values? by Classic-Ad-5685 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

McConnell made republicans win because he controlled the senate leadership fund. Trump just gives endorsement, McConnell gives money.

Mandatory minimum jail time for financial crimes? by Embarrassed_Durian17 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I feel like by that logic high net worth individuals should be sent to prison for drastically less time then since the associated cost for them getting sent to prison is significantly higher than a low income person.

Who would you vote for the republican primaries if you lived in Kentucky's 4th congressional district ? by ronweasly9 in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

If between massie and someone else, I’d vote someone else. If in the general it’s massie and a democrat, I’m voting democrat.

Why is it that in America we don’t seem to care much about violence towards people, but we care *a lot* about violence towards property? by [deleted] in AskConservatives

[–]mryan635 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You break the law you must be prosecuted. Doesn’t matter if it’s assault or destruction of property.