In the 1800's it was the Democrats who opposed freedom and equality for all, and the Republicans who championed the "little guy" and equality for all.
Today we see a sharp shift, where it is the Democrats who are seen as the champions of the "little guy" and the disenfranchised, and Republicans who are seen as dividers and overtly racist and intolerant.
I am not asking what you think about these parties, not whether you believe the statement above is accurate. The statement represents what the parties are known for, not what they actually are.
My question is about history. In the 1950-60's it was largely the Democrats fighting for Civil Rights, but they opposed it in the 1800's.
When and why did this shift happen?
I'm looking for understanding of fact, not political opinion, I want to make that clear.
2007-06-15
06:18:02
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