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bouray · 11-08-2004, 05:43 PM

Am I missing something??? On every conservative radio talk show I hear, the hosts are going on and on about how the country has spoken and voted "morality" over "liberalism". There is not a shortage of opinions from these talk show host about what the Democrats need to do to regain their position in national politics. All I hear is that the Democratic party has fallen out of sync with the American citizen because of there "too liberal" views and in order to fix these things they must leave there liberal roots behind and "see the conservative light". Why are these people so concerned about the Democrats coming back into power??? Wouldn't it be more beneficial to let the Democrats keep on doing what they are doing so that the Repubs. could keep their power?

Now...the Republican party runs the White House, Congress, and will possibly have a "conservative" majority on the Supreme Court...isn't this what the talk shows have been calling for, waiting for, preaching to us that the country needs this to move forward. I've been hearing this for the last 12 years; so by all accounts, the next 4 years should be the most prosperous (in terms of rebounding from the last 4) in our country's history. So why wouldn't these people just want to keep on the same path---let the democratic party keep self destructing and then our country will continue to prosper. If it all goes as planned, there will be no reason for any republican senator, congressman, or president to be replaced by someone of the opposite party.

My personal opinion is that they just want everyone to conform to their views. If you disagree with anything the "moral majority" has to say, then you are an evil, treasonous America hater. So the best way to get people to conform: show them how they have erred and how your way is the right way (but do it quick, before your way is proven to be ineffective). Please don't think I'm trying to start a flame war, I truly believe that neither of these two parties have gotten it right. Anyone who can't see past party lines when it comes to issues are truly blinded to the ways of the world. I think that just because the majority feels it is right, it doesn't make it so (the same is true for the opposite). The best thing for this country is a little political disagreement because that should make everyone think about what is going on and whether we are on the right path.
I also feel these talk show host are already trying to prepare for what happens if this experiment in government doesn't go as they plan. If the country goes to shit over the next few years and Democrats win back some of those seats, then they can say "You see, they changed like I said and then they got elected". In my opinion, if the country goes down, changes will be made across the board--without any Democrats changing there positions.

Just my $0.02--- Any comments???

11-08-2004, 05:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
bouray Insane Location: Bayou Country	Why do conservative talk show host want to help Democrats? Am I missing something??? On every conservative radio talk show I hear, the hosts are going on and on about how the country has spoken and voted "morality" over "liberalism". There is not a shortage of opinions from these talk show host about what the Democrats need to do to regain their position in national politics. All I hear is that the Democratic party has fallen out of sync with the American citizen because of there "too liberal" views and in order to fix these things they must leave there liberal roots behind and "see the conservative light". Why are these people so concerned about the Democrats coming back into power??? Wouldn't it be more beneficial to let the Democrats keep on doing what they are doing so that the Repubs. could keep their power? Now...the Republican party runs the White House, Congress, and will possibly have a "conservative" majority on the Supreme Court...isn't this what the talk shows have been calling for, waiting for, preaching to us that the country needs this to move forward. I've been hearing this for the last 12 years; so by all accounts, the next 4 years should be the most prosperous (in terms of rebounding from the last 4) in our country's history. So why wouldn't these people just want to keep on the same path---let the democratic party keep self destructing and then our country will continue to prosper. If it all goes as planned, there will be no reason for any republican senator, congressman, or president to be replaced by someone of the opposite party. My personal opinion is that they just want everyone to conform to their views. If you disagree with anything the "moral majority" has to say, then you are an evil, treasonous America hater. So the best way to get people to conform: show them how they have erred and how your way is the right way (but do it quick, before your way is proven to be ineffective). Please don't think I'm trying to start a flame war, I truly believe that neither of these two parties have gotten it right. Anyone who can't see past party lines when it comes to issues are truly blinded to the ways of the world. I think that just because the majority feels it is right, it doesn't make it so (the same is true for the opposite). The best thing for this country is a little political disagreement because that should make everyone think about what is going on and whether we are on the right path. I also feel these talk show host are already trying to prepare for what happens if this experiment in government doesn't go as they plan. If the country goes to shit over the next few years and Democrats win back some of those seats, then they can say "You see, they changed like I said and then they got elected". In my opinion, if the country goes down, changes will be made across the board--without any Democrats changing there positions. Just my $0.02--- Any comments???