The term red neck is a common term of abuse used among the left to denigrate the right. Based on my understanding of people's use of the term, it implies an ignorant, heartless person whose views on law and order are strongly influcenced by religion though his views on war and economics tend to be driven primarily by nationalism.
Is this in fact correct?
If so, then would I be classified as a red neck according to the left? Some of my views would fall into that category, while others of my views would be progressive enough to make the NDP blush.
As for my more conservative views, I am:
pro-life
pro-capital punishment in some cases
pro-opposite-sex marriage
My economic views are more capitalistic and conservative but not dogmatically so.
As for my more progressive views that would put even the NDP to shame, I'm in favour of:
a decentralized world federation with common citizenship
a world police force to gradually replace national military forces
a common world currency
a universal auxiliary language that is easy to learn by design and common a system of measurements, with all people free to learn the first language of their choice if a school is available.
global free trade
universal compulsory education
freedom of religious belief
So would you classify such a belief system as red-neck or progressive?
Is this in fact correct?
If so, then would I be classified as a red neck according to the left? Some of my views would fall into that category, while others of my views would be progressive enough to make the NDP blush.
As for my more conservative views, I am:
pro-life
pro-capital punishment in some cases
pro-opposite-sex marriage
My economic views are more capitalistic and conservative but not dogmatically so.
As for my more progressive views that would put even the NDP to shame, I'm in favour of:
a decentralized world federation with common citizenship
a world police force to gradually replace national military forces
a common world currency
a universal auxiliary language that is easy to learn by design and common a system of measurements, with all people free to learn the first language of their choice if a school is available.
global free trade
universal compulsory education
freedom of religious belief
So would you classify such a belief system as red-neck or progressive?