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Originally Posted by Dopo
You might want to push that back where it came from.
Patriotism (love/pride of nation) has nothing to do with socialism (government does everything possible to help the poor)
What's wrong with "love/pride of a nation" that "does everything possible to help the poor"?
Although as a "progressive" (a.k.a. "liberal), I would still largely agree with the basic conservative stance re: free trade, the role of markets, taxes, and limited government (although we might debate the "definitions" or "degree").
Considering the massive amount of venomous, partisan noise that has overwhelmed this politics forum, wouldn't it be nice if both the left and the right could find some common ground on something...ANYTHING! Why not have a thread where democrats could list a republican philosophy they agree with and vice versa? If we think hard enough, I know it can be done. Certainly a cheesy concept but much better than having to endure the constant "Obama's wrong of the day" threads and conversely the "GOP is fading into irrelevance" threads that have become pointless since there is never any give or take from either side. Hopefully independent voters will weigh in as well.
A democrat principle I agree with: Separation of church and state.
to be frank i see very little difference between them. why? because there is no real difference between them. the reality is that we live in a disguised one party state. mccain/obama, the differences were really cosmetic/posture etc
to be frank i see very little difference between them. why? because there is no real difference between them. the reality is that we live in a disguised one party state. mccain/obama, the differences were really cosmetic/posture etc
I think most here would disagree with you. There are clear differences between the two parties philosophies.
Well, I don't know what he was thinking of, but the reality is there are huge differences. Both parties like to spend tons and tons of money, but what they want to spend the money on is different.
Both parties also want control over certain things, but what they want control over is different.
Well, I don't know what he was thinking of, but the reality is there are huge differences. Both parties like to spend tons and tons of money, but what they want to spend the money on is different.
Both parties also want control over certain things, but what they want control over is different.
Democrats want control over the economy and private businesses, in addition to control over people's health care, control over all schools nationwide, etc.
Republicans want control over people's sex lives, to ban abortions, to ban gay marriage or civil unions, etc.
Democrats want to spend money on grandiose ideas that dangerously flirt with socialism, while Republicans want to spend money risking American young men's lives over oil.
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but much better than having to endure the constant "Obama's wrong of the day" threads and conversely the "GOP is fading into irrelevance" threads that have become pointless since there is never any give or take from either side. Hopefully independent voters will weigh in as well. 
