Why aren't republicans more tolerant of change?

Question

They just repeat the same things. Why can't they be more progressive in what they think and reflect that in their policy?

Answer 1

You're painting a pretty broad stroke there, buddy.

I'm a Republican and I'm tolerant of change, as long as the change is positive and not harmful to my liberty or security.

I'm sure there are plenty of Democrats out there who are intolerant of change as well as Republicans.

Are you suggesting that Democrats don't just repeat the same thing? If so, you're only fooling yourself. Try to be more open-minded and understand what they are telling you, instead of hearing what you want to hear.

God bless America!

Answer 2

Not every change is good, just as not every tradition is good.

If somebody proposed that we start a war against Canada, just for the sake of change, I think most Democrats would oppose it.

Political Ideologies based on change or tradition don't make very much sense. Change for the sake of change is pointless. Let's say that all the Democrat policies would adapted tomorrow, would that make all Democrats oppose those policies in the name of more change? Likewise, Conservatism is flawed in some of the same ways. Supporters of atrocities such as human sacrifice and slavery supported them because they were traditions. Supporters of hereditary aristocracy supported it because it was a tradition (of course, many people today who want "social justice" fail to understand that social mobility can occur under Capitalism).

Most of the people who become Republicans become Republicans for similar reasons that most Democrats become Democrats. There are certain traditions the Democrats dislike and there are certain changes proposed by the Democrats that Republicans dislike.

We didn't have swing voters back in the 19th century when the Democrats stood for what is called Libertarianism today and the Republicans (and their predecessors the Federalists and Whigs) were very similar to what they are under George Bush. Democrats supported small government and freedom. Republicans supported big government and authority. Voter turnout was much greater then than now (I wonder why?) and swing voters didn't exist. Consider the Presidential Election of 1884. The Democrat, Grover Cleveland was attacked for having an affair. The Republican, James Blaine was a fundamentalist Christian (who proposed the same "states should not give money to religious schools" amendments that today's fundamentalist Christians oppose) who lied all the time. The song about Blaine called him a "Continental liar from the state of Maine." We need to get back to a 2 party system where 1 is for Small Government and the other is for Big Government. Swing voters were only created when the previously centrist Socialists (who governed like Republicans but wanted traditionally Democrat goals) took over the Democrats in 1896. The people who don't vote refuse to do so because no candidate who opposes runaway government gets elected.

Answer 3

The Republicans has their own system and strategy towards change compared to a flexible Democratic party.

We have seen throughout our history that Republicans are more towards a offencive strategy, they have been well known as 'COWBOYS'.

If we have the Republicans and Democratic parties practicing the same system and strategy, why shld we have opposition then?

The opposition between yin and yan must be balanced, tht is a must to provide a satisfying system on the whole (overall).

If we are soft throughout, it will be hard to compete at a rapid era now. As you know China is gaining speed followed by nations like India, Russia, Japan, Taiwan, North and South Korea, etc. The competition now is pretty tough. Though we have been world super powers for a long time, to maintain this position a balance between offencive and defensive is a must.

Sometimes war is pretty Important to remind the world that Justice prevails corruption and all other injustices. As super powers, we Americans, have been giving to the world alot just imagine if we lost world war 2, do you think we will be like we are now? i dont think so, the nazis would have destroyed the world creating hell back to the dark ages.

Yes, i agree tht war in Iraq is a useless war, but some action had to be taken from the dangerous mafia nation. They are facing hell at the moment, but i m pretty sure that in the next 10 years Iraq will be a fresh new nation to start again and they will progress easily bcs of their main advantage, and tha is 'oil', they will develop rapidly.

Our fear with Iran developing Nuclear research is pretty fair as we know tht their government supports the fanatic fighters. Gaining tht type of technology with minimal understanding to use it will be the same like giving a kid a loaded gun.

Republicans are known to constant offencive strategy which shows our Power, the Democratic are known for the soft approach which shows our brain.

A balance between Hard and Soft is perfect, tht keeps the balance.

Answer 4

Which definition are you referring to?
Definitions 4, 6, 7, and 8 have been taken by the Democratic Socialist party. Which I am sure you got this question from as no Democrat has stated any thing new since "I have not had........" you can finish the phrase yourself. It comes under progressive definition number 8.

Definition from Wiktionary (free dictionary)

1) Favoring or promoting progress; advanced
2) Gradually advancing in extent; increasing
3) Promoting or favoring progress toward better conditions
or new policies, ideas, or methods
a progressive politician
progressive business leadership
4) Of or relating to a Progressive Party
"This is history we have made," said Dexter Randall, a 59-year-old dairy farmer and newly elected Progressive representative from North Troy.[1]
5) Of or relating to progressive education
a progressive school.
6) Increasing in rate as the taxable amount increases
a progressive income tax.
7) Advancing in severity progressive paralysis.
8) euphemism for obscene a progressive picture.

Answer 5

Rep. are doing what they think is best for their constituents, usually, as are Dem., but if we let the liberals, Dem., take the lead we will have a socialist country if we sit back and relax for even a moment. If you don't believe me read their own rhetoric. And I don't mean their political web sights, because you will only find what they think will keep them in office there. Search the web, you'll find the dirt.

Honestly, neither party is doing a very good job of representing their constituents. We need to find some people that are truly concerned with where this country is going, if there is going to be a change for the better.

If you don't like it get out, get active, and quit bitching about something you have no intention of getting involved in, except on the net where it has no real impact.

Had to face that same dilemma in my life recently and had to step up to the plate and get involved.

Answer 6

Republicans are tolerant of change as long as the change makes sense. Republican's biggest fear is the loss of tradition and things that have propelled the United States to a prosperity the world has never known before. Change for the sake of change is not the way to do things. Progessives do not really change, they just put a new spin on old ideas. Most progressive philosophy is based on late 19th century ideals. Evolution, higher taxes, women's rights-sufferage and communism just to name a few. I hope this helps understand things.

Answer 7

Because they are mostly conservative. Most rules laws and morals are made by a lot of people over a long period of time. These rules are time tested as long as thousands of years by people smarter than you or me. Admittedly some are outdated though. It is a bit arrogant for one person to suddenly remove that law. Laws should be changed or removed with great forethought and over long periods of discusion. At work I see time and time again, a supervisor change and remove a rule to find out that there was a reason that rule was in placed. One person can not see how that rule is connected to everything.

Answer 8

Why change policy is you believe your ideas are the right way to solve problems? "Progressive" is a relative term that could be debated for years. Repubs are entrenched powerwise and still hold the cards. We will not see change from them until the cards are taken away from them.

Answer 9

its largely due to narrow-mindedness. That's part of the "Good ol boy's" who make up the republican party.
-Republicans... too stubborn and spitefull
-Democrats... to radical and want to change everything
... neither make any sense...
I say we bring back the Whig party for people like me who don't like either.

Answer 10

Yeah why don't we just be a socialist,welfare state Monarchy,Although we are all ready a welfare state