JGalt
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At this point in our country's history, we have become widely-divided along two equal polar opposites. There are no feasible alternatives, and there is no middle ground. While the Democrat Party has moved strongly toward cultural Marxism since 2010, the GOP has shifted strongly toward American Nationalism. I cite 2010 as the symbolic starting point, as that was not only during the first term of Barack Obama, that was also the birth of the American Tea Party Movement.
While there have been occasional third-party candidates during Presidential elections, none of them have been proven to be unique or practical. The Ron Paul-style libertarian parties have mostly shared the same core values as the GOP: The US as a Constitutional Republic, personal liberties, the rights of the individual, smaller government, lower taxes, etc. At the same time, what third parties catered to Democrat voters, have generally been left-leaning: The Bernie bros, CPUSA, Green Party, Socialist Party USA, etc.
Now there are some folks who would claim that their own personal political views are a mixture of both ideologies. But the fact is, you are what you vote. Most people vote for one side or the other, or don't vote at all. I'm not saying one shouldn't be allowed to vote for a Vermin Supreme or a Jill Stein, that is God-given Constitutional right. But the fact is, we are basically a two-party system. Some use the term "Uniparty", but that is a fallacy. There are distinct and marked differences between the two parties in this country, even though similarities are occasionally pointed out. But the differences far outweigh the similarities, even to the casual observer or someone not familiar with our form of government.
I myself prefer to be aligned with the American Nationalist side of the political spectrum, or the GOP. That choice is based on 71 years of personal experience, was well as the core values I have chosen. I will say that I was originally a Democrat. My parents were Democrats. My Grandparents were Democrats, as were their parents and Grandparents. But as I grew older, gained more life's experiences, and started paying attention, I noticed the direction the Democrat Party was going. And what it had become even 22 year ago, was 180 degrees out of phase with what I believed in.
And that's my pronunciamento for the day.
Now for the obligatory citation and references, so hopefully this thread won't get flushed.
"This comparison examines the differences between the policies and political positions of the Democratic and Republican parties on major issues such as taxes, the role of government, entitlements (Social Security, Medicare), gun control, immigration, healthcare, abortion, environmental policy and regulation. These two parties dominate America's political landscape but differ greatly in their philosophies and ideals..."
Democrat vs Republican - Difference and Comparison | Diffen
While there have been occasional third-party candidates during Presidential elections, none of them have been proven to be unique or practical. The Ron Paul-style libertarian parties have mostly shared the same core values as the GOP: The US as a Constitutional Republic, personal liberties, the rights of the individual, smaller government, lower taxes, etc. At the same time, what third parties catered to Democrat voters, have generally been left-leaning: The Bernie bros, CPUSA, Green Party, Socialist Party USA, etc.
Now there are some folks who would claim that their own personal political views are a mixture of both ideologies. But the fact is, you are what you vote. Most people vote for one side or the other, or don't vote at all. I'm not saying one shouldn't be allowed to vote for a Vermin Supreme or a Jill Stein, that is God-given Constitutional right. But the fact is, we are basically a two-party system. Some use the term "Uniparty", but that is a fallacy. There are distinct and marked differences between the two parties in this country, even though similarities are occasionally pointed out. But the differences far outweigh the similarities, even to the casual observer or someone not familiar with our form of government.
I myself prefer to be aligned with the American Nationalist side of the political spectrum, or the GOP. That choice is based on 71 years of personal experience, was well as the core values I have chosen. I will say that I was originally a Democrat. My parents were Democrats. My Grandparents were Democrats, as were their parents and Grandparents. But as I grew older, gained more life's experiences, and started paying attention, I noticed the direction the Democrat Party was going. And what it had become even 22 year ago, was 180 degrees out of phase with what I believed in.
And that's my pronunciamento for the day.
Now for the obligatory citation and references, so hopefully this thread won't get flushed.
"This comparison examines the differences between the policies and political positions of the Democratic and Republican parties on major issues such as taxes, the role of government, entitlements (Social Security, Medicare), gun control, immigration, healthcare, abortion, environmental policy and regulation. These two parties dominate America's political landscape but differ greatly in their philosophies and ideals..."
Democrat vs Republican - Difference and Comparison | Diffen
