A question for Republicans and Democrats?

Question

I believe that most people who choose to align themselves with a political party, be it Democrat, Republican, or whatever, is basically a good person. I believe that everyone's opinion is the end result of that person's upbringing, the values they were raised with, and their own life experiences, and are no basis for attacking their character. I guess this is why it just gets to me everytime I hear "All Republicans are stupid warmongerers", or "All Democrats are bleeding heart cowards". It's childish and completely unproductive. Isn't there anyone here who disagrees with the other side's opinions and at least still respects their right to them?

BTW -- I am a Republican.

Answer 1

At last...words of reason and responsibility.

I find good values and good people in both parties; in fact, although I'm registered as a Republican, I never vote a straight ticket out of hand; sometimes, the Other Guys have a better man!

Even if I do hear absurd exaggerations out of a Democratic candidate's mouth (personally, I never feel I have to wait long to hear one), I have to suppose that it's not only his Right to be a jackasss, but that he is speaking as a jackas on his own behalf, and the entire Democratic party does not necessarily endorse him.

Nevertheless, I judge candidates individually, as you do; I find the effort I put into learning about the candidates is rewarding, don't you?

Answer 2

I am a registered Democrat, from a long line of Democrats. I agree with you, and while I haven't yet voted for a Republican, I did work as a 13 year old volunteer for the Nixon campaign in 72. My parents didn't stop me either. Good Americans. What I am really tired of is the narrow-minded viewpoints I hear spewed out like so much raw sewage during election years. I hate the negative ads . . . from BOTH sides.

Answer 3

I am neither Republican nor Democrat. I am a conservative. I have conservative values and beliefs. I am a strict constitutionalist, I believe in governmental fiscal responsibility and a limited government. I am anti-death penalty and pro-life.

Traditionally, I have been a registered Republican for the purposes of voting, because usually the Republican platforms have been platforms that I have most closely agreed with. However, I do not choose to define myself as a Republican because I am first and foremost a conservative. George W. Bush is a Republican, but not a conservative.

Answer 4

Hi, I've voted for the person I've felt was best for the job, and I don't care what party they are with. Needless to say, they usually don't win. I voted for Jerry Brown a few decades ago, but he was made fun of by the media because he lived in an apartment, and drove an economic car, so the media voted him out. He was the Governor of California. So my answer is: yes lots of Americans respect each other's opinions, even if they disagree. Otherwise we would not have the great country we have.

Answer 5

Most people that align with one party versus another are simply closed-minded and can't think for themselves. "I'm in a union so I have to vote this way." "I belong to a church and have to vote that way." It's ridiculous. Others tell them what to think, and they give in to it.

Though I tend to vote more often for Republicans than Democrats, if a Republican is doing a bad job, I vote to try to get him or her out of office... or if a Democrat is doing a good job, I vote to keep him or her there. It's better to let a politician's record be my guiding light on Election Day than a donkey or an elephant.

Answer 6

Agreed.

Both sides have many problems. After hearing so much hate and hypocrisy, it's difficult to sit back and not respond. Sometimes in a like fashion.
For me, it's a matter of choice of two evils. It's a clear distinction to me which one is worse on the whole.
Someday a third (or more) party may grow enough to be viable and not just be a spoiler, but not yet.

Answer 7

I am also a republican, but also a human that can relate to others, I also do respect democrats--anyone who is involved and votes. the ppl i can't identify with are the ones who sit on their butts and don't vote, and then complain about how the world is going, and how the goverment runs things!

Answer 8

You are correct of course and I am guilty of that practice on occasion. I will strive to not paint all republicans with the same brush... I had great respect for John McCain and great distatste for GWB...sadly I find myself lumping them together even though I know that it pains mr. McCain every second he has to tow his parties war line. I will try to be more fair and only pick on the specific clods rather than the whole party.

Answer 9

You know what I could not agree more. I often find myself getting pulled into the name calling and bickering. I do love to debate and I think that debate is a good thing it is how ideas are shared and points are made but when it descends in to childish name calling nothing is accomplished. BTW I am a Conservative.

Answer 10

noooooo.... you're so off in this one. we at the instant are not right here choosing aspects because of the fact of a few clique. We (as republicans) comprehend what is going to ensue if the Dems get the potential they're searching for. they'll make a multitude in another u . s . a . that we like. We (US combating women folk and adult men people) have laid our lives on the line to guard the way of existence that we like. we at the instant are not approximately to take a seat and enable them to take it removed from us.