Aired after The Big Bang Theory on 2 February 2012 from Chuck Lorre Productions: The
Official Vanity Card Archives
Forgive
me a moment of political reflection, but I'd like to take this opportunity to
discuss something that's been on my mind for a very long time. I've always
understood the Republican Party to have, as its central platform, the idea that
human beings should never be dominated by a monolithic government which tells
them how to live their lives. I like that. It feels like a fundamental truth,
and I can't imagine any right-minded person finding fault with it. I've also noticed
that there are many in the Grand Old Party who insist on telling people exactly
how they should live.
For
example: Alcohol, yes. Pot, no. Straight marriage, yes. Gay marriage, no.
Jesus, yes. Others prophets, no. The death penalty, yes. Abortion, no.
Capitalism, yes (by force if need be). Collectivism, hell no! Added to this is
an inclination to find anyone who chooses these other paths to be deeply repugnant.
All of
which causes me to wonder, is there a middle ground?
In fact,
are there big political gains awaiting those of a conservative bent if they can
figure out a way to celebrate individual freedom while simultaneously tolerating
diversity of opinion and lifestyle?
With that
in mind, I humbly propose the following slogan designed to both embrace this
paradox and ignite the general electorate in the coming presidential campaign.
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