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yeah, i think a lot of the historical context is lost when people talk about past leaders being a part of a particular political party (say that ten time fast!).
oftentimes, when someone claims JFK, Teddy Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, etc. as part of their political lineage... they're not aware of how the parties have changed over the years.
i'm a registered Republican... but that is primarily a marriage of convenience. i feel that the ideals of limited government, decreased spending have been betrayed. republicans run on those principles and get my vote for it... but don't end up doing much (if at all) better than those who don't use that pretense.
i'd be a libertarian if you all weren't completely nuts. :P
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