[quote=felix]Both parties have radical elements. Both parties have those who have those who buy into extreme ideas and conspiratorial theories.

However, there is a difference between the parties with regard to extremism. The Republicans don’t put those types in positions of power. .[/quote]

I’m sorry, Did you forget about Tom DeLay?
The man who extolled the virtues of the Marianas which was engaging in sex slavery and forced abortions as well as peonage?

I’m Sorry, Did you frget about Karl Rove, who embraced Jack Abramoff,
the man who was the agent for the marianas?

IM SORRY. Did you forget about Dick Cheney, Who made sure that
his former company Halliburton was getting Billions in Dollars of war contracts?

IM SORRY!!! Did you forget about George Bush, who said we would
be greeted with Flowers and Candy in Iraq?

IM SORRY!!!! Did you forget about Sarah Palin?
who defines utty evangelical christian, and, was calling the President
a Terrorist?

Dude. the GOP is littered with these whackos. Just try having a coffee
with Tom Coburn or Jim Inhofe sometime.