Originally Posted By ecdc GRANNYlove I can't be the only one who thought "Gross!" when I saw that newest screen name.
Originally Posted By onlyme >>It's up to you.<< OK, Thanks. I don't argue the insanity of the things you talk about, gadzuux. But, I can still stick to what I believe without engaging in (or supporting those that do) this type of lunacy. I think before I vote dshyates sums up my thoughts... >>I believe in a lot of "real" conservative tenants.<< >>I do believe one can be philosophically opposed to Democrat policies without ramping up the rhetoric to ridiculous extremes.<< Yes, it is possible; contrary to popular belief.
Originally Posted By onlyme Not to drag one topic into another, but I look at it this way... Say I consider myself to be a Christian; if the pastor or priest or whatever smokes some meth and has a few gay affairs, I won't stop believing what I do. In fact, something like that happening wouldn't change one thought in my head about what I believe. We all know that people are weak, foolish, and stupid. It's the greater picture I'm focusing on.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo That is very noble onlyme. During the dark early 00's it was hard for me to see a way forward in the US, and now thankfully I do. There are people who are doing things. But ultimately I will never become a conservative in anything but fiscal policy (and only just). And I can see where you are coming from on the faith thing too. But politics and people are one in the same. As is religion. When people do not like what they see, they need to rise up and purge the chaff. Be that vatican or GOP, or even in some cases the Dems.
Originally Posted By onlyme Oh yea...without a doubt, the GOP needs purging....and, a lot of it. I'm not happy about A LOT of things that are being said or done. Who knows, somewhere down the line, there might be a "D" next to my name. But, not quite yet.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Fair enough. Although, just like the Whigs died out as a party, I wonder if there is now a time for a new party to come to the fore. If it could be powerful enough to actually gain enough seats for a majority?
Originally Posted By Mr X The Republicans seem to be imploding, and the Democratic party is moving more to the right every year (with notable schisms developing). I'm thinking that we'll see a split there between Blue Dogs and Progressives, with the remaining rational Republicans joining up with the Blue Dogs and becoming the more powerful of the two (for a while).
Originally Posted By pecos bill I would love to have another realistic option in the voting booth. I mean, a totalitarian state offers just one less choice than we have in America. Then we could truly have a three ring circus! Regarding America in general, I must admit there are many countries more socially streamlined, and I wish I had the chance to experience them in depth.
Originally Posted By barboy ///All well and good, but the minute somethng bad happens overseas, lets see how fast you come scrambling back to the states./// I doubt that I will run back to the states if something turns ugly......I have already lived through some very traumatic events overseas and none of them have made me pack up and leave in a hurry: I was abducted/"arrested" by two "police" in Puerta Vallarta, Mexico for 4 hrs. years back and I still had a great time down there and finished off my vacation with a big smile(others would have been way too fragile and weak and grabbed the first flight to Mexico City for a transfer to the USA). In Tokyo I felt as if the world was coming to an end during a series of 3 earthquakes.....Oh ya I was SHAKEN to my core big time, but not STIRRED to exit the country and get back to USA. I survived floods/mud slides and political elections in SE Asia....no biggie. I still thank God that I lived to tell about my most traumatic overseas experience; it was just so much for anyone to bear.... and to this day I still have nightmares. Can you imagine the horror of funneling out of Dl Paris at 7pm in daylight hrs.... NO FIREWORKS!!! But not even that made me pack up and head to the states.
