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I do think that the Democratic party has, in many ways, alienated much of the electorate. It has increasingly become a less inclusive party while simultaneously trying to make American law and culture more inclusive. An easy example is gay marriage. Much of the Democratic party sees this as a right and that to deny it is discrimination(something I agree with). The problem lies in that the party does not easily tolerate those who may have difficulty with this notion. Joe Six-Pack is economically a Dem, but his social beliefs are more conservative and he puts God and family before his own fiscal well-being. Democrats, who preach inclusiveness, are often guilty of excluding those who do not fall in line with party dogma.
Both parties do this, but in an America that is increasingly religious and increasingly concerned about cultural change, Dems need to take a long hard look at our vision for America, the path we will take to get us to that vision and who will help us achieve it.
As far as Mused's original post, I don't think that liberals have the exclusive rights on immoral practices. If you truly believe that, then you live in a fantasy world, the one where Hannity and Coulter live. Larry Flint may be liberal, but he is not the face of liberalism. I could just as easily drop the name Don King, who is pretty much a soulless bastard, and remind you that he is a staunch Bush supporter and was even in attendance at Bush's acceptance speech today. I am fairly certain you would not consider him your typical conservative. Regardless of what you might think, the vast majority of liberals are not millionaire porn kings.
One thing I do believe is that over the years, the Republican party has given up its history as the party of freedom and change(ie the Party of Lincoln). I am proud to be a Democrat, fighting for the rights and freedoms of minority groups and the disenfranchised. It is a hard road to travel, particularly today, but nothing worthwhile is ever easy.
That being said, God bless America and God bless President George W. Bush(lord knows we need it)
And while God is at it, God bless John Kerry as well.
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