Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan If you're a Democrat or a Republican, is there anything the opposite party stands for that you agree with, and that you might even (gasp!) admire them for? What I'm hoping is that each person will simply list the item and what about the opposite party's position they admire, and not turn the thread into a huge debate on any one issue. Thanks.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Independent One for each Republicans are wrong about the right to bear arms----We citizens are not militia, and more importantly in countries like England and Japan, the murder rate is microscopic compared to here. Ban all guns and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law all who carry guns. Democrats are wrong about cradle to grave government taking care of all our needs. This country was founded on entrepeneurship and capitalism and for many this freedom also and SHOULD mean the possiblity of poverty as well as wealth.
Originally Posted By TomSawyer I don't know if it's a GOP plank, but I respect the President's moderate stance on immigration reform and dealing with illegal immigrants.
Originally Posted By Beaumandy I like the fact about liberals that most of them REALLY do care about people, the environment, and animals.
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Everyone together ----Put your hands together yyyyyyeeeeaaaaahhh Beau and Tom!!!!!!!!!!!!::)))))))))) toon you are building bridges here!!!!!
Originally Posted By cape cod joe Don't forgot to stop by beautiful downtown San Fran--------had to get that in beau buddy!:))) Bringing your sticks?????????
Originally Posted By Lake Nona >>but I respect the President's moderate stance on immigration reform and dealing with illegal immigrants<< As Bush says, "Temp Guest Workers".
Originally Posted By cmpaley I agree with the Republican stance on abortion but I don't believe the reason behind the stance is sincere (it's not because of a reverence for human life, but because it gets them the votes of those who do revere human life). I used to be a staunch Republican (I'm still registered Republican) until I realized that there are other issues that Jesus takes very seriously and that we will be judged based on things like how we treat the poor, the hungry, the thirsty, the sick, the stranger and those in prison. The Democrats have attempted to make strides in these areas.
Originally Posted By wahooskipper I'm good with Democrats...I married one. And, I haven't converted her yet. So, I guess I admire her commitment (though she did vote for Bush last time around...but then again...she said she didn't have a choice.)
Originally Posted By Dabob2 I think there's a lot to be said for the old-fashioned Main Street Republicans (like my parents) who once stood for balancing the budget and had a healthy mistrust of big government on either the social/regulatory side OR the military/national security side. Eisenhower Republicans, if you will.
Originally Posted By woody "I agree with the Republican stance on abortion but I don't believe the reason behind the stance is sincere (it's not because of a reverence for human life, but because it gets them the votes of those who do revere human life)." The other side of it is SINCERITY should mean you get the laws passed to ban abortion and you get the judges who will overturn Roe-V-Wade. It is more than just votes. The Republicans are doing a great job with this. Justics Roberts and Alito are great. They are "open minded" about overtuning the abortion laws. What more can you ask for?
Originally Posted By cape cod joe I screwed up too Tom, but being Independent, am I okay with what I posted? or do I reread the rules, not pass go, and not collect 200?
Originally Posted By wahooskipper There are some Democrats in Florida who I really think do a great job and I put my vote where my mouth is.
Originally Posted By woody Okay, I admire the Democrats for sticking up for the taxpayers. What else does taxpayers mean? They want to pay more taxes.
Originally Posted By Kar2oonMan We've made it to our second page of posts with most everybody going with the original intent of the thread. I appreciate it, everyone! As a middle of the roader (even though I'm registered as a Republican), I admire the Republican philosophy of smaller government and fiscal responsibility. On the Democratic side, I admire their progressive stance on issues like racial equality and gay rights.
