Yet another article about the oncoming GOP civil war, though a pretty decent one. My favorite part:
But before the D's and liberals get too excited, they don't exactly have a coherent philosophy either. If you asked me now what the Democrats stand for, I couldn't really tell you. It doesn't seem that tough to do either, which makes it even more curious. How about something like:
This election ought to once and for all teach conservatives that Ronald Reagan is dead, and he's not coming back.
But before the D's and liberals get too excited, they don't exactly have a coherent philosophy either. If you asked me now what the Democrats stand for, I couldn't really tell you. It doesn't seem that tough to do either, which makes it even more curious. How about something like:
- Support for American working families through fair taxation, universally available and affordable health care, and a world-class educational system.
- Strong military, but restraint in foreign affairs--focusing on diplomacy, and using our military only when absolutely necessary.
- Fierce defense of our Constitution and the Civil Liberties it guarantees.
- Commitment to a robust infrastructure in all 50 states.
- Commitment to a cleaner, safer United States through massive reduction in pollution and forming a Green Economy.
That's just jingoism I came up with off the top of my head and, honestly, numbers 2, 3, and 4 used to be known as Republican stances however long ago. But if the GOP is going to give them to you, take them! And, hopefully, the GOP will try to take them back--we could use a good debate.
But whatever form the D platform takes, it needs to form quickly. If I'm honest with myself, I voted for Obama more because he is anti-current-day GOP platform vs. a D. The GOP has become a victim of its success and needs to rebuild, but it will rebuild. If the D's want to stay formidable, they need to become more of a party to vote for vs. a party of protest.
But whatever form the D platform takes, it needs to form quickly. If I'm honest with myself, I voted for Obama more because he is anti-current-day GOP platform vs. a D. The GOP has become a victim of its success and needs to rebuild, but it will rebuild. If the D's want to stay formidable, they need to become more of a party to vote for vs. a party of protest.
