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Originally posted by RawAlex@Mar 24 2003, 08:43 PM
Colin, how come when two democrats disagree, it is signs that they are weak and unfit to rule the country, and when it is a republican, it is just "an extremist"?
Not trying to start a political discussion, I just find it funny to watch the reactions based on where ya sit...
Alex
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Alex,
As usual, you're very confused.
1. If you look at back at the political test results many of us took, you'll see I scored 33% dem, 33% rep. I am neither and very strongly neither in a direct comparison. "Where I sit" is not where you think I sit. I don't view myself as anti-either party though. I view myself as pro the American system. [That does not mean I am "Anti" any other country though.]
I think both parties have a lot of good ideas. I think the political process and the political system are both much bigger and more important than the views of any one party. I supported Clinton. I support Bush. I'll support the next president - Democrat or Republican, and think everything will be just fine. The funny thing about the strong two-party system is that the party that is on the sidelines always thinks it's the end of the world. It never is.
The entire system is very fluid and I think each party adapts its platform in such a way as to appeal to as many voters as possible. Therefore, the parties seem to maintain a balance as far as party members. I think this is good. I don't think either party is "falling apart".
2. I have no idea what you are talking about. When did I ever say two Democrats disagreeing is a sign of weakness?
3. Buchanan is NOT a Republican which was my point. He left the Republican party years ago.
4. I didn't say the events that transpired were a sign of "party weakness". That wouldn't make sense in light of the fact that Bush is a Republican and Buchanan is in the Reform party.
5. If you take the time to read the article you'll notice that it refers to "conservatives", not "republicans". It's not about parties. It's about ideologies.
Last edited by Colin at Mar 25 2003, 04:22 AM