Why do people want to be a republican?

Seems like everytime we have a republican in office, this country goes to hell. And who are the morons who voted for Bush a second term? STUPID! This country has a DEMOCRACY, this is not the REPUCLIC of America. Always choose a DEMOCRAT! Republicans only care about themselves and making as much money as possible, democrats help the poor.

2007-07-11T13:26:13Z

All i know is that when Clinton was in office, I slept good at night. I could find almost anywhere making $12-$15/hr. Bush is stupid. It took like 30 presidents to reach a trillion dollar debt. Busch doubled it in 5 years. Go figure.

Anonymous2007-07-11T13:11:58Z

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Smoke-a-lot, maybe you shouldn't smoke so much, you're having hallucinations

Step away from the bong

crusinthru2007-07-12T01:58:54Z

ah poor poor little smokey. Keep your chin up bud. It takes awhile for a good man to clean up the mess that a gutess "progressive" like Clinton left. Democrats help the poor LOL yeah with our money! And waste most of it before it gets to any poor. Bet you didn't know the wealtiest in congress are Democrats. boy they sure have you hood winked with their bs don't they. I could give you fact after fact like this has been one of the greatest economys ever with record low numbers of unemployment and record highs in the stock market and the deficeit being paid back faster then first thought in spite of Katrina and other natural catastaphies and despite a war. No matter how you ignore these facts they are there! But people like you just need something to whine about. Democrats or liberals want to control us by taking more and more of our hard earned money away and re-distribute it how they see fit. The higher the taxes the better. Trouble is it just doesn't work. I would rather be responsible for myself and my family with less government not more! We are granted the persuit of happiness! The freedom to pick our own job make as much money as we think we want. The opportunity is there, in spite of government not because of it. And thats all I ask or deserve, the right to be my own man. And I am far from rich. But you go ahead and keep sniveling untill your great liberal party changes this nation into a 3rd world country. And by the way we are a represinitive republic. Read some things for yourself sometime and stop being a lemming for libs in power.You watch CNN for 10 minuters a day and believe the screaming and ranting over facts. So I will stop now don't want to confuse you with any more facts. And by the way I am not a republican but I am a conservative. lol Have a great day

Paul in San Diego2007-07-11T20:24:58Z

Actually, my political beliefs are more in line with true conservatives than true liberals. Those beliefs include smaller government, more power to the states with less federal oversight, fiscally responsible spending, and strong national defense.

Unfortunately, the Republican party has been hijacked over the last several years by the Neo-cons, who grabbed their power by pandering to the "religious right" and the "moral majority" (who are neither moral nor a majority). As such, a vote against the Republican party was spun as a vote against God and America.

And, in a post-9/11 world with a rabid need for revenge, the majority of the people fell for the need to attack someone - anyone - in retalliation. So, the Bush administration conjured up a tie between Saddam Hussein and 9/11, and the voters swallowed it hook, line, and sinker.

I'm not saying that the Democratic party is a panacea for all that is wrong with our government. But, at least Democratic victories in all levels of government - including the White House in 2008 - is what will be necessary for the Republican Party to reinvent themselves on the core principles that conservatives claim to stand for.

Anonymous2007-07-11T20:22:44Z

I don't want to embarrass you , however, when making your point, please note....Democracy is an idea of government. The United States of America is a Republic. (for which she stands..remember) The name of the two dominate parties are similar to the title of our republic name. Each party is based upon a platform of beliefs shared by its followers. Both parties have gone through changes through the years. We have had several political parties form and some have gone into history . Like the Whig Party. Imagine being a Whig. This two party system, which is dominated by Republicans and Democrats both have their problems. At the moment, I'm more of a Independent as I believe both Dems and Repubs are moving more for themselves than for the people they represent. Still a few good ones there. I'll bet you in the future more people will start voting more for the person than the party. Remember to vote next year.

Anonymous2007-07-11T20:29:18Z

I love George Bush and next year i am voting a straight Republican ticket. That is not true we r better then the stupid democrats. We vote that way cuz we know killing babies is wrong. Gay marriage is all so wrong. It should be a man with a women and races should not mix.
Bill Clinton messed up this country and George Bush has done a fine job in reparing it.
I will say this George Bush should let us go over there and bomb them all.

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