Which is more important?

Question

Which is more important? Being loyal to one's party, or being loyal to the American people? So it's not much sense in bashing one another. I say, let's have debates like mature adults and listen to one another's concerns and ideas. Let's not turn this into a war between Democrats and Republicans, Liberals and Conservatives. Whaddya say?

"A country divided cannot stand."

Thank you for your time.

I'm sorry you feel that way, Dark S. But I'm willing to listen to what you have to say, and you do share this country with me, so I expect a little respect, okay?

Joe L, lol, maybe it is. I'm aiming of a Utopia, but unfortunately "Utopia" has two meanings...

Enrique V, as long as y'all don't forget what is important and respect each other, have at it!

J K, The Congress is usually dominated by the party opposing the president's party.

GOPanic, the Consitution was written for the American People, and it can be interepreted so many different ways.

Jeremiah, I never asked you to, and you pose an excellent point to consider. However, I feel that people can respect one another, listen to the other's side, and acknowledge the other's points. I don't want a hatred between parties if we're fighting on the same side, like how the French joined the Colonists despite having different opinions.

Alibaba, a man of history and today. :)

nightserf, you're probably right. I would hope one would define themselves by friends and what they believe in and to accomplish something of lasting value. However, often I think all those choices become muddled, and there are no clear lines to these people.

mckenziecalhoun, you said exactly what I was getting at, but far more eloquently. Thank you.

gypsy_cat 345, You make an excellent point. We could always seperate into two different countries, but I think we would ultimately be stronger if we could agree. It may be too large and diverse, but that is the challenge.

Perhaps, Anet, perhaps.

Bruce L, thank you. I'm not sure how far it would fly, as most politicians and legislators turn a blind eye to their own party, but I sure am going to try! Any ideas?

As another note, mckenziecalhoun, some people view what they are doing as helping the nation, but your perspective may not be the same way. It is still not okay to bash them and not listen to them.

Answer 1

Being loyal to your country is most important. But you can't forget your morals and values and what you believe in, either. That's what makes you.

Answer 2

Party politics is better because otherwise you end up with each branch of government with differnt parties. ie Clinton and Rep Congress or Bush with Dem Congress.

Ya know what happens? NOTHING - they cant agree on anything and no problems are addressed - either liberally or conservatively. Oh well, Americans have somehow been duped into thinking voting on people and personality is more importna than party and issues.

Oh, and if youre a Democrat who thinks you wanna vote for a Rep, then either youre a Rep or hes a Dem! and vice versa.

Answer 3

I recently told a die hard liberal neighbor of mine that he was the best possible democrat for he supports any and everything they do or say, but he is the worst possible American because he has only his party's interest at heart. Any person who is blindly loyal to either party is a detriment to America and that especially includes politicians..

Answer 4

Cadence
The problem is that we all have differing views on what constitutes loyalty to the American people!
I, for one, think "loyalty" would include assurances that every American has the benefit of health care. This seems reasonable enough to me, but there are others who would disagree with me.
Others think we're reasonable to have invaded Iraq, and I couldn't disagree more.
Sometimes I think that this country is just too large and diverse to be capable of being ruled by one government. Any ideas, anybody?

Answer 5

I must say, it didn't used to be this bad... I was gone the better part of 2 months and when I recently returned, was surprised to find how many of those who used to have actual conversational discussions have left (given up?)
The old boards collapsed under the weight of it all. May be the fate of these yet...

Answer 6

The question is whether we define ourselves by our enemies or by our friends, by what we oppose or by what we believe in. Is it more important to win or to accomplish something of lasting value. I suspect that in each case we cannot do both and have to make a choice.

Answer 7

I reserve the right to oppose your policies, your goals, your decisions.

I will ALWAYS see my fellow Americans as just that. My brothers, fellow patriots, until they prove otherwise by putting their ideology ahead of our country.

I may not agree with them on many things, but if I see that they want to HELP our country, not betray it to the enemies of our nation, not let it fall for the sake of some principal, then I will stand with them to protect their rights, even if I think their policies will lead us to ruin for the right reasons.

We are Americans. We understand why others may be patriots for their country, and are glad their countries are worthy of it.

Ours is, too.

Answer 8

I'd say good point, but hardly possible, A "Rightie" posted a nasty question regarding Liberals. I responded, he ran like a "weak wussie" and reported me, because basically I didn't agree with him. Now I see why so many Conservatives dodged Vietnam, they're afraid of the "Boogey man."
They lack the strength and knowledge to "debate" so they go "crying" to Mama Yahoo instead. . .

Answer 9

your idea is great, and it should be the way to be, but the fact is very different and the spectator likes to see blood. We have not changed much from the times of the Roman Circus.

Answer 10

Agreed.