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If the water is deeper than the bottom of my differential (9", basically the lowest point), is flowing at any rate of speed, or has ground underneath it that could wash out from under my tires I don't try it. Fording water as deep as in that picture is a very bad idea!

 

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Not to start a political thread here (election's over - thank God), but I've never seen a Subaru with a Romney/Ryan bumper sticker.

My brother who lives in Vermont told me they are the "state car" there. I'm a liberal, artist, sailing, Mac using, dude with a golden retriever that rides nearly everywhere with me in the back of the Sube. So, I guess I had to get this car.

As for fording streams like the pic, I don't drive into standing water, or grab downed power lines, or run into burning buildings. That guy looks like he's trying to win a Darwin award.

I notice the same thing. MA is extremely liberal and has tons of Subarus. I don't fit that stereotype at all. I consider myself a conservative libertarian. Though I would never put a bumper sticker on it, if I did it would be for Rand Paul.

 

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+1 !!!:29:

We might be some of the only ones on this forum with that mindset .

I've had a very high opinion of the guy since I learned who he was and the filibuster only raised my opinion even more.

I've often thought I should do something to eliminate the assumption that my Outback is driven by a liberal democrat, like maybe a "Who is John Galt?" license plate frame (if frames were legal in this state anyway).

Anyway, back on topic...

 

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Fixd...

I'll admit some of Ayn Rand's ideas were beyond crazy and she herself isn't exactly an ideal person for a number of reasons, but I do agree with much of what she said. I have virtually no objections to her views on religion, economics, and individuality for example.

 

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I consider myself VERY liberal. Sometimes I feel like I need to remind people what the definition of the word liberal is:

1. favorable to progress or reform, as in political or religious affairs.

2. ( often initial capital letter ) noting or pertaining to a political party advocating measures of progressive political reform.

3. of, pertaining to, based on, or advocating liberalism, especially the freedom of the individual and governmental guarantees of individual rights and liberties.

4. favorable to or in accord with concepts of maximum individual freedom possible, especially as guaranteed by law and secured by governmental protection of civil liberties.

5. favoring or permitting freedom of action, especially with respect to matters of personal belief or expression: a liberal policy toward dissident artists and writers.



What most libertarians don't realize is they are actually, very, VERY liberal. Every time I hear someone equate "liberal" to "socialist", it really really pisses me off.

I am a liberal, a classical liberal. As far as political platform... I go with whichever candidate I feel I like the best, based on their political stances. In 2008 I was a supporter of O-Bama. In 2012 I was a supporter of Gary Johnson.

I can absolutely respect voting for Johnson. I came very close to doing so myself. Of course, in MA it's almost irrelevant since a democrat will always win the electoral vote.

I consider myself a "conservative" libertarian because though I personally am on the opposing side of many of the heated issues today, I acknowledge that they don't have any impact on me and the government shouldn't have any reason to say "no" either.

I often think of liberal as being "liberal toward the size and scope of government" and "liberal with the amount of taxes taken," both of which I absolutely oppose. I just don't think the redistribution of wealth (what I call the "Robin Hood" philosophy) is ethical, fair, or right. Nor is the fiscal irresponsibility that is so prevalent today.

So. Your post has officially dragged me out of lurker-dom. I couldn't resist. Been lurking about 8 months here, bought a Subaru 2 months ago, but didn't really plan on joining....until just now.

Set up an account....THEN, I got up off my couch at 3 minutes past midnight, went OUTSIDE in the 14 degree South Dakota night with my cell phone and a flashlight, wearing only pajamas and flip-flops...JUST so I could take a picture of my newly acquired motor vehicle and one of its recent sticker adornments, and post it on this forum.

Clearly, you are inside my friggin' brain or something, because "not wanting my fellow South Dakotans to mistake me for a progressive/liberal/democrat based on the car I drive...eeeeven if a Subaru stereotype doesn't really exist here because there are so few on the road that they're almost a novelty"....was my EXACT thought & a large part of my motivation for putting this sticker on my window.

That, and it was actually a gift from my roommate who is kind of a zealous obsessive fanboy for all things Rand, Beck and Wilcow...I *like* the same & think along similar lines, I am a registered libertarian gun toting freedom advocating independent stubborn woman....but have never QUITE been the type to latch on to another person's words/philosophy with rabid, cult-like adoration the way my roommate tends to.
But, free stickers are free stickers, I was appreciative of the gift, I do actually like the book very much....and it worked for the "theme" I was aiming for with the other stickers on my Outback....so all's good.

Oh, yah by the way....HI EVERYBODY *waves*....nice to meetya, being as this is my first post here figured I'd be polite and say hello. Name's Danielle, I drive a 2008 Outback 2.5i. I have four dogs, a husband and a messy roommate and a whole lot of freakish little Satan birds who generate income and try to eat people's souls. Pleasure to be here.

Maybe I'll even come back and post once in a while, now that I know for sure there are some folks here whom I'd have more in common with than just our really good taste in cars

I too have a 2008, and we definitely think alike! I'm not really a fan of stickers or anything, but I'm really tempted to find a subtle one with that sort of message for a window.

I think that, in a way, the car helps my case. After all, Subaru was thriving during the same time that GM was being bailed out. They're also committed to the environment on their own accord (not because of some government mandate), and are investing in this country (building a huge NJ parts distribution center right now).

Well, I have a "Death to Tyranny" sticker as well as a "Go back to sleep....Your Government is in charge". Not to mention my personalized license plate is GOV2BIG. Keep the faith.

I love it! :29:

Anyway, back on topic. I don't think we need a whole lot of politics on a car forum...