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Abstinence only education - Full of lies like "You can get AIDS through tears" and teen pregnancy rates have gone up in the areas where it is taught. But as soon as someone talks about slashing funding to it, conservatives say that person wants teenagers to go at it like rabbits or some other slander-worthy thing... and then funding is quietly put back in.
Cuba embargo - Just plain doesn't work. People should be able to freely travel over there, it could be easier for people to come over here if they wanted. But as soon as Republicans speak up, the discussion is over.
Don't ask don't tell - We're the only modern country that does this. No other modern country bans known gay soldiers from serving. And no study said it would affect the efficiency of the armed forces negatively. And we talk about ending it, but as soon as one chaplain or retired general opposes ending it, all of the sudden we have to put aside discussions of it for like the next 5 years.
Gay adoption bans - There is nothing (objective) that says gay people are no worse parents that straight ones. Even Florida's government admitted this, but they have to keep their ban in place, lest they offend old homophobic dinosaurs.
Tax cuts - We've had tax cuts for years, the only thing that has changed is that the rich have gotten richer and the poor have gotten poorer. And every time we talk about ending tax cuts, we get tea party protests that are basically all about "The tax cuts will work eventually and there will be jobs and prosperity. You'll see! You'll all see!" Yeah, don't hold your breath.
These are just some examples of conservative and Republican policies that cost us money, do not work, and yet, they are fully funded and supported by the government.
Our country is politically correct, politically correct towards the right wing. We need to support those in the government, the media, the military, and anywhere else who isn't afraid to stand up to the conservatives and tell them straight to their faces that their policies do not work. Acting like Droopy or Eeyore is not going to bring them to the table, it tells them that they're winning.
Another thing is the dreaded S-word (SOCIALISM!!!1111!! for those of you who don't know). We need to stop acting like "Oh, you just said "socialism" three times, that means my argument is moot and I am now dead. *dies*" Challenge them, make fun of it, ask them if they've got something original, do something.
The right wing is holding our country back from progressing, they're holding all of us back. And it's time to stop ignoring that.
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