[quote=zk]
So they get elected by the angry, righteous voters, and then they do nothing but obstruct progress. Nothing but mock the left while they do nothing at all to actually govern or improve our country.
My desire is not that people vote for Democrats, necessarily. It’s that people think for themselves. Think instead of react. Think instead of follow. Not allow themselves to be emotionally manipulated. Listen to what they’re saying and see if they’re offering solutions or just being angry and righteous.[/quote]
+10
People lose all credibility with me when they follow the party line to a T – whether it be Rep or Dem. Most often, I see Reps do it.
I like people who think for themselves and make decisions on each issue individually – not following any party line. That’s what I loved about McCain (only to have him throw it away with his VP pick).
To my way of thinking, the older white base of the Rep party is going to make up a smaller and smaller part of the US population. They are going to have to make changes if they are to survive.
If the Republican party can ever get to the point where they attract a new type of voter by removing stances on social issues and focusing instead on only fiscal responsibility, I think they have a fighting chance of coming back. Unfortunately, that probably won’t even be an option for 20 more years or so.
