[quote=dbapig][quote=felix][quote=dbapig][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]
Who were Bush, Rumsfeld, Cheney, Rove?
Ever heard of Rumsfeld and ASPARTAME? Google those 2 terms together.[/quote]
You may not be happy with the previous administration. I understand that. I wasn’t happy with much that occurred also. Still, very few folks would consider any of the above radicals, in the same way those close to and even working in the Obama administration are considered radical. And this isn’t just a left/right judgment. It is a judgment based upon the traditional values of this country.
If you consider those you named above as radicals then you also must consider most of founding fathers radicals as well as many of those who have lead and built this country radicals. Clearly, the views of those who founded this country and of those who wrote our constitution are more in line with the Bushies than the changes being done by administrative or judicial fiat of the current left.
In fact, imo, JFK views were more in line with the Bushies and today’s Republications than today’s current Dems.[/quote]
So did you google Rumsfeld and ASPARTAME?[/quote]
I’m not really a fan of Rumsfeld or asparame. So no, I have not. I would not be surprised if he was involved in something not above board. And I am sure he is not alone.
There are some really respected folks who have done some pretty bad things. Lincoln suspended habeus corpus. FDR interred Americans of Japanese descent. Truman dropped the bomb.
Is it possible Rumsfeld did something dastardly?
Yes.
I still would not consider him an extremist of the type Obama is now putting in charge.
