Eh, he's definitely more moderate than most democrats
I will probably only vote for him if I don't like who is running for the Republican Party
I'm still bugged that he won't tell what he stands for on some issues (abortion, security, ect..)
But, hey, he's from Chicago and he's a Bears fan! +1 in my book 😄
Originally posted by Grimm22
Eh, he's definitely more moderate than most democratsI will probably only vote for him if I don't like who is running for the Republican Party
I'm still bugged that he won't tell what he stands for on some issues (abortion, security, ect..)
But, hey, he's from Chicago and he's a Bears fan! +1 in my book 😄
Grimm, you from Shy-town?
Originally posted by Strangelove
I won't. For if you refuse to point out my supposed hypocrisy, then I can safely assume that there is none to be spoken of and I live life as I always do.
I don't care if you don't learn. I see no difference between the extremists on one side or the other. Not to say you are an extremist, but you said that most bigots vote Republican (please correct me if I am wrong). Most of my family, parents’ brothers and sister voted Demarcate all their lives, and they where bigots, and everyone they knew, where bigots. Bigotry is not a Republican problem; it is a education problem.
Originally posted by ShakyamunisonSee, when you actually explain why you think I'm a hypocrite, it's a lot easier to respond. I was not saying that bigotry and being a Republican are mutually exclusive. I was merely making the generalization (a correct one I might add) that most bigots vote Republican, if they vote at all. Because they see the current Democratic party, with plenty of blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and other minorites, and you look at the Republican party: white men with the occasional woman and a very rare minority. If you were a bigot, who would you pick, regardless of ideology?
I don't care if you don't learn. I see no difference between the extremists on one side or the other. Not to say you are an extremist, but you said that most bigots vote Republican (please correct me if I am wrong). Most of my family, parents’ brothers and sister voted Demarcate all their lives, and they where bigots, and everyone they knew, where bigots. Bigotry is not a Republican problem; it is a education problem.
Originally posted by Strangelove
See, when you actually explain why you think I'm a hypocrite, it's a lot easier to respond. I was not saying that bigotry and being a Republican are mutually exclusive. I was merely making the generalization (a correct one I might add) that most bigots vote Republican, if they vote at all. Because they see the current Democratic party, with plenty of blacks, Hispanics, Asians, and other minorites, and you look at the Republican party: white men with the occasional woman and a very rare minority. If you were a bigot, who would you pick, regardless of ideology?
Not all bigots realize their bigotry. My father got along well with black people, but he would not hire one. However, my father was of an earlier generation, and things have changed. Nonetheless, there are people in power who would wish for you to believe that the Democratic Party is free of bigotry. I don’t believe that to be true, I see it all the time. I’m sensitive to it, because I used to be that way.
Originally posted by ShakyamunisonWell, your dad sounds like a Dixiecrat to me.
Not all bigots realize their bigotry. My father got along well with black people, but he would not hire one. However, my father was of an earlier generation, and things have changed. Nonetheless, there are people in power who would wish for you to believe that the Democratic Party is free of bigotry. I don’t believe that to be true, I see it all the time. I’m sensitive to it, because I used to be that way.
I personally think that America is a lot less bigoted than black people would lead us to believe. But even if we were to assume that the National Democratic party is not free of bigotry, it's still a far cry better for minorities than the Republicans
Originally posted by Strangelove
Well, your dad sounds like a Dixiecrat to me.I personally think that America is a lot less bigoted than black people would lead us to believe. But even if we were to assume that the National Democratic party is not free of bigotry, it's still a far cry better for minorities than the Republicans
Well, that is a totally different statement.
BTW I'm always on guard when I'm on the GDF because of certain people. So, sorry if I gave up on you too fast.
Originally posted by Strangelove
I subscribe to his podcast, and he's very good at articulating his positions on the big issues. I think he'll have no problem executing his agenda.