I love programming, hardware, radio, exercise, the FBI, all law enforcement, the military, my country the U.S., all the presidents even if I disagree with any one of them, and I’m anti-extremism, prefer to be neutral on most hot debates, believe in freedom, feel like people should be able to be diverse, unique, and co-exist with everyone. I dislike drugs, drug dealers, and anyone who is into organized crime. I feel like people should be opinionated, comfortable, and have a good chance at life. I lean capitalist but believe a well-functioning society and government requires socialistic elements hence our current government. I’d rather build something than argue but I can enjoy good debates as long as it isn’t a contest for lifelong enemies. I believe in agreeing to disagree, working with people I don’t agree with, and striving toward larger goals in life bigger than myself. I’m optimistic but sometimes pessimistic when I’m feeling frustrated, but I consider the later a character flaw. I’m self-motivated, educated, but don’t believe in talking over people’s heads or exclusivity in learning and education. I vote independently and I commonly split party lines. I see a bigger picture than a single party, but I also like our two major parties and believe in the way things are set up. I’m not sure about a lot of major issues facing our country and I find myself torn between ideals and what might be the best choices in the long run. I feel confident the U.S. will do well considering our flexibility, living and breathing laws, ever evolving judicial system, and our ability as a country to reverse sometimes, speed forward spearheading, and holding steady other times. I’m anti-violence because it never ends well in the larger scheme of things and I’m pro-diplomacy for first and last actions but I’m stoutly supportive of defending oneself and taking the required actions instead of standing flat footed and getting hammered unless it leads to a better outcome in the longer run. I love engineers, scientists, teachers, and people who work. I find it amazing how much talent and skill is embedded in everyday people and how much one can learn from anyone given a small amount of time.
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