The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[Nephythys]

Originally Posted by JWBear

You are one of the worst offenders when it comes to the “But, but, but Democrats!” defense to try and excuse something a Republican did.

Here’s another example… If someone is caught stealing, will the judge dismiss the charges when that someone points out to him that someone else stole too? Not likely.

Crimes committed by democratic politicians do not make the crimes of republican politicians go away. Those Republicans still committed those crimes. Any lawmaker, regardless of party, that commits a crime should be relieved of office. No party should be held above the law.

While I am no lover of the Democratic Party, and will not dismiss the illegal actions of a politician from that party, I find there is far more hypocrisy in the Republican Party. I find he current trend of defending the party at all costs – even to the point of putting party loyalty above the good of the country – to be abhorrent. Republican politicians seem incapable of admitting mistakes or accepting blame. This is especially true of the current administration. This is the reason that I will, for the first time in my life, be voting a straight democratic ticket; not because I am loyal to the DNC (I’m not), but because the Republican Party has become too powerful, too corrupt, too greedy, too out of touch. There needs to be a change. Thank the Goddess that the rest of America is coming to that realization as well.

I don't ever say "but but the democrats-" I will point out the things that they do- doesn't ever mean I excuse the same behavior on the right. I'm sorry you have that impression- but it is not factual nor accurate in how I view things.

You see it your way. I disagree. I don't think one party holds the monopoly on hypocrisy.

If anyone would actually kick people out of office for crimes- we would finally be able to start fresh. It won't happen- on either side.

I don't excuse crimes-but I also do not blindly buy into the notion of the right as evil and corrupt- while the left is genuine, caring and able to bring change. The left offers nothing- nothing positive, nothing new.

You know what I think will happen if the dems take congress? They will tick off everyone by raising taxes, trying to give amnesty to illegals, cut and run from the war on terror because they blame us more than our enemies, and they will tie up congress trying to impeach Bush. By the time 2008 rolls around- we'll see who is sick of who.

If you think that is what most of America wants- I'm afraid you are going to be very mistaken.

Bottom line- my life continues just fine no matter who controls congress.