Those in government that accuse the other side of outrageous stuff, like the other side wants to kill you because they don't support this, or the other side wants to control the world, etc. etc.
2006-11-06 15:09:08 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
There are certainly extremists in both parties. The difference is that in the Republican party, they are on the fringe. In the Democratic party, they are in the mainstream.
Would we be better off without them? Yes.
Is there a snowball's chance in H-ll that this will happen? No.
2006-11-06 16:15:31 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 15⤊ 0⤋
Our republic is set up to allow for a small amount of extremists on either side of the spectrum which is what made it so progressive and logical when it was created. Extremists ruined it by ganging up and trying to take over the whole system. Our government system is based on the moderation of all opinions to lead to a compromise and, therefore, the best interest of the common good.
2006-11-06 23:14:07 · answer #2 · answered by Brian N 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that extremists will always exist, no matter what type of party is created. There is a positive side. Extremists remind the rest of us what a blessing it is to be a moderate that takes the time to listen and think before voting or acting. Even extremists have a purpose.
2006-11-06 23:19:20 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We would have a better government if there weren't people who listen to extremists on both sides, those who care about the people, and have the ability to compromise with the other side.
2006-11-06 23:13:49 · answer #4 · answered by linus_van_pelt68 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that the extremists help the middle-of-the-roaders get off their a**es and do something! They pique interest, and they help others to define what they really believe in. But, when it comes to these negative campaign ads, or real threats, I think we'd be better off without them.
Extremists also help us to see what is good about The US----we CAN be extreme if we want to!!!
2006-11-06 23:16:51 · answer #5 · answered by Joey's Back 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your extreme right and left wings keep stirring the pot of discontent and prevent moderates from making concessions to really get past a particular issue and move on to something productive.
2006-11-06 23:12:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
That's just childish stuff. The truth is all opinions should be heard , considered, and THEN decided upon.
I do wish they'd all stop with the silly mud-slinging. That loses my vote every time.
2006-11-06 23:14:14 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but unfortunately without the democrats...we wouldn't be able to appreciate the republicans....oh wait...without the bad we couldn't appreciate the good...yeah...that's how it goes
2006-11-06 23:45:45 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Without the extreme ends, there would be no way to find the middle.
2006-11-06 23:43:01 · answer #9 · answered by LeAnne 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, much better govt.
2006-11-06 23:10:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋