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Originally Posted by willravel
Also, I'm curious about your comment about how the two parties are flexable. I've not seen the republicans adapt in the current political climate, except to head away from a conservative party towards a fascist party.
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I think the Republicans have adapted their domestic and foreign policy in numerous ways to gain the support of more centrist Republicans and Democrats in Congress and to satisfy public opinion.
Domestically, the most conservative of the US Republican party conceded on their original policy with illegal immigrants; Wiretapping policies (Arlan Specter pushed towards a more moderate approach, IIRC); and the shift is happening right now in policy with Iraq (as more Republican congressmen are withdrawing their support or at least, becoming less vocal in their support of U.S. actions in Iraq; the white House will have to respond to them and newly elected Congressmen against policy in Iraq).
There's still some people who remain hardlined on their proposals on their 'fascist' policies, but the party's general consensus has changed in order to get the laws passed and appease public opinion.
The_Jazz' last point is a good one
catcha back on the flipside,
keyshawn