Have Democrats changed at all since 1864?

Question

See the link below to a campaign poster during the Civil War. The Democrats desire the North to surrender and "compromise" with the South. In addition they label the war "useless." Your thoughts?

http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/7050/620/1600/civil%20war%20poster.jpg

UPDATE

Here is another link to the campaign poster, for those that had trouble with the first.

http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2006/10/from-1864-to-2006-democrats-havent.html

Answer 1

Drastically, as have the Republicans. Lincoln was the first Republican President, and he was Moderate/Liberal. Democrats back then were primarily Conservative. Democrats were from the South, Republicans were from the North. Teddy Roosevelt was the last Moderate/Liberal Republican, then with Taft, a Republican Conservative, then Wilson, a Liberal Democrat, the PENDULUM began to swing,(1909-1921) to where now, Democrats are "labeled" as Liberal, and Republicans are "labeled" as Conservative. Labels are just that, and it is our job, as citizens, to vote for the best candidate, regardless of party, even a third party (As Minnesota did with Jesse Ventura for Governor, for example). (I'm not from Minnesota, and have no idea if that was good or bad, just using it as an example that a third party CAN win). My Dad was a Republican, my Mom was a Democrat, and growing up, we all had great debates, without MUD-SLINGING, and we would usually agree on the best candidate. Vote your conscience, not party affiliation. On Propositions, vote from your reading each issue yourself, so money from the PACS won't skew your views. You will know, in your gut, which way to vote.

Answer 2

They and the Republicans virtually swapped stands on civil rights in the 1950s and 60s. Other than the fact that most of the power in Congress was run by conservative Southern Democrats until they became Republicans, I would say marginal.

Answer 3

Dang right we've changed a lot since 1864. For one thing, I'm 142 years older than I was then. But I've still got the hots for Barbara Boxer and Nancy Pelosi.

Answer 4

The dems on no account have been given rid of it. and for individuals who declare to be innovative liberals. Republicans & Democrats use to artwork issues out for the earnings of our human beings & usa. because of the fact the progressives entered on the scene they have been working at dividing us to take us over. I see all and sundry working around questioning innovative ability progression. Why do such loads of individuals think of progression is linked with Progressivism? Is it because of the fact the word progression is in innovative? If this is their foundation. Is Marxism progression? The progressives are their own celebration and hijacked the democratic celebration using the liberal label. The innovative celebration on no account ought to get all and sundry elected. hence they hijacked and are working the democratic celebration. Progressivism isn't in easy terms an thought however the prepare that the government is familiar with maximum suitable and has finished administration and possession over each and every thing inclusive of individuals. Progressivism does no longer have self belief in government as that's now. With that I advise progressivism does no longer have self belief that illustration of the individuals is mandatory because of the fact the administrative branch runs each and every thing and is familiar with what's maximum suitable. human beings are the valuables of the government like animals are owned by way of human beings. there is not any such undertaking as peoples rights mutually with freedom, privateness, individualism etc. in case you have ever seen the Borg on huge call Trek that ought to be comparable. Progressivism operates under the facade of appearing to be a central authority doing what's maximum suitable for the individuals without their enter and silencing all opposition. Progressivism objective is Marxism.

Answer 5

Will not let me access the site, but funny thing I though at that time the Democrats and Republicans were opp. the way they are now?

Answer 6

No.


You know they started the Ku Klux Klan after the Civil War.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KKK

Answer 7

Amazing! The more things change, the more they say the same! Right on!