The random political thoughts thread (Part Deux)

[sleepyjeff]

Originally Posted by Alex

sceagles: You acknowledge that the Republican Party has not actually behaved in a conservative manner. However, what incentive is there for them to change if you will continue to vote for them simply because they are slightly more conservative oriented than the Democratic Party?

If they can forever count on the libertarian-esque Republicans to vote for them in return for lip service are you not rewarding them for not offering anything more than lip service?

At least with a Democratic government you can engage in full opposition maneuvers (since you don't have to pay any attention to "party unity") and perhaps you can convince the Republican Party that if they want to return to power they need to offer more than a wink and a nod?

I can't speak for Leo, but this goes thru my mind everytime I see McCain give that cheshire cat grin of his......I ask myself, maybe the only way for the Republcan party to truly rebound to greatness again is for it to first hit bottom.

But then I ask myself; will the Democrats play fair and not redistrict the heck out of the country and change as many rules as they can to make it almost impossible for me to ever see a Republican majority again in my lifetime....I am kinda doubting it. Prevent Defense, it may not always work, but it's better than risking the whole game.