tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508973504203483654.post7135099448950663024..comments2023-07-11T03:05:26.874-07:00Comments on what dots?: Which political party is comprised of the true "activists"?, Part Ilegacyguyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04891300765685113058noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508973504203483654.post-61241591459537421952010-11-10T12:44:12.168-08:002010-11-10T12:44:12.168-08:00Dan, I agree with almost 100% of what you say. I ...Dan, I agree with almost 100% of what you say. I hesitate to use ad hominem attacks, however, as they tend to end all civilized debate at once. When you read today's post from me here, you will see how I would prefer to characterize my approach to conservatives.legacyguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891300765685113058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508973504203483654.post-26427798791574861832010-11-09T09:46:10.214-08:002010-11-09T09:46:10.214-08:00There's been a bit of debate recently about Jo...There's been a bit of debate recently about Jon Stewart's "Rally to Restore Sanity". I enjoyed the rally, and I'm a big fan of Stewart and Colbert. However, I'm afraid Stewart underestimates the degree to which the Republican party, including approximately 50% of the U.S. populace, has gone off the rails.<br /><br />In my view, the Republican party is morally bankrupt, and anyone voting for a Republican is complicit in the destruction of effective society. True, the Republicans are not Nazis and racists, but they are willing to blatantly lie to maintain their corrupt hold on power. This is the rule rather than the exception, and the results are plain to see -- disintegrating confidence in government, unnecessary war, economic weakness, etc.<br /><br />Yes, many Republicans are "nice" people, but that doesn't excuse the abject hypocrisy which characterizes their behavior with regard to governance. My feeling is that the Republican Party will self-destruct within my lifetime...Detroit Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718490473585220856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508973504203483654.post-74560896424504193412010-11-09T08:52:39.788-08:002010-11-09T08:52:39.788-08:00I have heard conservatism defined as "defense...I have heard conservatism defined as "defense of the status quo". I think it might be more accurate to define it as "defense of status". Thanks for the comment, Detroit Dan.legacyguyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04891300765685113058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3508973504203483654.post-48017410728522024062010-11-08T13:17:44.573-08:002010-11-08T13:17:44.573-08:00The Republican party and their conservative booste...The Republican party and their conservative boosters are in full reactionary mode these days. Vested interests oppose badly needed reforms in health care, environmental protection, financial regulation, ad nauseam.Detroit Danhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03718490473585220856noreply@blogger.com