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Originally Posted by Motorboat Cruiser
Honestly, I'm not sure either party is in line with what I hope see happens. There are pros and cons to both sides and if you think I'm a democrat, you are mistaken. I know I come off that way by siding with them but then again, this isn't the same republican party from days past. I saw a lot more fiscal responsibility when the democrats were in power. I also didn't see them trying to shove religious beliefs down everyones throats. I see the pubs discarding states rights, increasing the size of government, and leading us to a place where we invade countries, hold detainees indefinately, and try to change the constitution to exclude a group of people. As long as the republicans continue down that path, I have no choice but to speak out against them. Still doesn't mean I think the dems are the answer to everything.
This country really needs a viable third party, if you ask me.
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Oh, you are certainly correct that this is not the republican party of the past. I am not happy with the current direction the party is heading, and it is primarily because of spending. This is not the party of Reagan any longer, and that is distressing to me.
Fiscal responsibility.....while I think the President has a lot to do with this, and I think Bush has not led in this fashion as he should, fiscal responsibility was not something that I credit to Clinton, but I actually credit it to Newt Gingrich. When the republicans took the house in 1994, that was when it started. All spending and budget bills begin in the house. Sadly, we do not have any budget hawks in the house in ositions of leadership, and bush has not been willing to push in that direction.
I still don't understand the "shove religious beliefs down everyones throats" thing. If you are referring to ballot initiatives on gay marriage, those pass with typically 70%, so it isn't republicans alone. Clinton signed the "defense of marriage act".
States rights - somewhat. Interestingly, the push to abolish certain federal agencies - such as the department of education - and moving those responsibilities to the states is opposed by dems. I think this goes both ways.
The invade countries - we know where I stand on that. It was completely legal due to the violation of the gulf war I cease fire.
I realize that you don't think the dems are the answer to everything, and I don't think the reps are, either. Unfortunately, a third party is just not going to happen.