2007-04-09 14:55:34 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Not religious, but your darn right they have.
I'm an American and patriot, first, a democrat, second.
I treat my elected officials with respect, even as I disagree, dissent, or even protest their decisions and goals (I use LEGAL means and legislation, not sedition and hatred).
I respect Republicans who do the same.
Face down sedition wherever you see it. When they call our officials names, face them. When they spread unfounded rumors, face them. When they treat our officials as "guilty until proven innocent," face them. When they undermine our country in front of other countries, face them.
Democrats who prize free speech (even for Republicans!), Democrats who prize equal rights (not special rights), Democrats who prize free expression (even for Christians), still exist. We're here.
We're coming back.
2007-04-09 15:02:47 · answer #1 · answered by mckenziecalhoun 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I am liberal and Christian, but not a Democrat. The pseudo-liberals that have invaded the Democratic party are a disgrace to classic liberal principles.
I have learned that Democrats will betray their interests if the politicians are afraid it might cause them to lose. People of color have learned that the party they believe is their only hope won't necessarily push their issues - remember how the Congressional Black Representatives couldn't find a single white senator to support their 2000 challenge to the stealing of the presidential election.
Watching the Democrats use, but move further from, their historical constituencies and cave in again and again to the screaming mob that the Right has become leaves the unprivileged behind and betrays people who could be the Party's future.
I still vote Democratic if that's my best choice, but I can't in good conscience identify as a Democrat.
I hope, but doubt, that the Democrats rediscover enough of their collective spine to move the country forward and bridge the divide that has grown to immemse proportions over the last 6 years. If they do it'll be a change for a party that stands for so little these days.
2007-04-09 22:21:23 · answer #2 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We really need a good definition for Liberal. I am going to assume that are referring to East and West Coast fringe Liberals who have some pretty radical views that aren't reflective of moderate, religious democrats.
And to answer the question they hurt our party probably as much as radical conservatives hurt the Republican party.
Truly the extremists on both sides are creating all the strife in our nation today.
2007-04-09 22:00:00 · answer #3 · answered by KERMIT M 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm religious, although not Christian, and I think the liberal perspective helps. Different voices are good.
2007-04-09 21:59:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No more so than the Religious Right which has killed my former Party.
2007-04-09 22:03:27 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes. They have caused the remnants of the working class, union base to wander to centrist/independant and Republican candidates.
2007-04-09 21:58:57 · answer #6 · answered by wigginsray 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The vast majority of Democrats ARE liberal.
What's your point?
2007-04-09 22:02:13 · answer #7 · answered by Tokoloshimani 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why?
In the contrapositive, do republicans believe self-rightious hippocritical Conservatives ruin the Republican Party, i.e. Foley, Haggard...?
2007-04-09 21:59:20 · answer #8 · answered by MenifeeManiac 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋