Do you ever notice that it seems like Republicans believe in ideas that don't make sense to them?

Question

I see it a lot on here, now that I think about it...

like I just noticed one a second ago that that's what made me think about it...

for example: it was a conversation about immigration, and a guy said he didn't understand why today's immigrants are different than previous immigrants...
why they all don't learn English immediately and all want government handouts...

now, if something doesn't make sense to me, that's the FIRST CLUE that something may be wrong with what I'm thinking...

except it seems like Republicans just kind of shug, and don't bother looking into it or even try to make sense out of it and just keep believing what they believe?

same with poverty... racial differences (like why white people earn more, go to jail less)...

most just seem to use some stock answer like "they're all lazy"... but does that even make sense? when people from one area are 5 times more likely to be poor, is that because they are just all magically more lazy from that area?

granted, not all Republicans do this... but it seems to be a frightening majority...

I'm not saying it's not a 2-way street, certainly

and I thought crime did drop?

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

how have liberals created a "now" generation... if they are coming from a different nation?

you mean liberals in their nation? or liberals convert them when they get here?

why don't immigrants want to become "American" anymore...

and what makes you think they did before? because that's what your grandpa said?

why is it that those that supported the Republcian party in the past, now support the dems... and those that support the dems, support the Republcians?
if you want to talk about the past?

was there some mass game of "musical chairs" in the 60s where everyone moved? or was there a change in the parties?

it was a response to your question, not your question

Answer 1

Since you are talking about my question...
First off, I am a conservative, not a Republican. And second, it made perfect sense to me.

Answer 2

Immigrants are free to do whatever they want when they want. The only thing Republicans have a problem with are Illegal aliens. You know, the extra 20 million voters that Democrats want to be able to vote in elections.

Poverty is a choice and that's a fact. There isn't anything stopping someone from a poor family from going to college and getting the education they need to move out of that situation. Do I know anyone that's done it? Yes I do! I myself was born to a poor family. I am half Native American and half mutt. I spent the first years of my life on the rez in Oklahoma. I made the choice when I was a kid to put my education before everything else. Now I am happy to say that I am not poor.

You tell me which is more true. Oh, those people are just under privileged and giving them more entitlements will change their situation. Those people are simply lazy and are unwilling to help themselves. Which is more accurate?

I have no respect for anyone thats unwilling to do something about their situation in life. Even a guy thats in his mid 30's can go back to school and learn how to do something that will help change his situation. The same applies to women.

Answer 3

Oh, come on, g - you know that goes BOTH ways.

I just had some twit single me out for stating that the attacks on the 2nd Amendment have me a little concerned. He had no idea what I was talking about, so of course, I HAD to be wrong.

I admit it - I take great pleasure in nailing someone like that with facts.

Edit - "The were beaten as children to believe that resistance is futile.... conformity must be kept.... trauma,,,, or PTSD"

WHICH side believes in ideas that make no sense?!? I had a damned good childhood in a very traditional household. In fact, some of my very best memories are of Sunday Night Dinner. Every week, no matter what, all through my childhood.

I appreciate my parents DAILY for being good parents. See, they were actually MARRIED - to each other! And no step kids, no half kids - just a traditional American FAMILY. You know - the thing that abused kids would love to have.

Answer 4

Sorry, but I don't see it that way. Most Republican ideas
make more sense than that of the Democrats. Democrats
never saw a hand-out they didn't like (now they want more
with the Hillary Health-Care Give-Away) and a tax raise so
more of the worker's money can be taken away from them
to pay for their give-aways. Cheeze!!! Why should we love
to give women the okay to have abortions.....why in the world
can't they just use birth control before pregnancy happens?
The drug store is full of different preventatives. We don't mind
new people coming to this country, but we believe in doing
things legally. We still believe in the Constitution and following
it. We believe the family should be mom, dad and their kids.
It worked great for years and years. I could go on, but this is
just examples of what we believe that makes a lot of sense.

Answer 5

You had a very long question! There is a big problem of ignorance on both sides of the political spectrum. I do not like many of the ideas of either political party. That is why it so hard to decide who should get my vote. The struggles within each party are just as confusing as the struggles between the parties. Out of this riot of ideas comes government policy. It really is amazing how democracy works.

Answer 6

I don't think stereotyping the other party is going to create unity.

I'm also getting tired of people only looking back at the last several years and not looking back farther in history.

I'm also getting tired of people not connecting the dots.

I think we should try and play your game looking farther back in history:

1. Why was it Republicans who freed the slaves and attempted to offer equality to African-Americans.

2. Why did Republicans establish the nationals parks system.

3. Why did Republicans establish anti-trust?

4. Why did Republicans send federal troops to the south to allow African Americans to attend integrated schools?

5. No one talks about how many stolen social security numbers are being used by Illegals. What happens to that innocent American citizen whose life has been destroyed because some illegal stole and ruined his/her credit.

6. It was a Republican Administration that asked a Democratic Senator to write new legislation to improve education. That's right. No Child Left Behind was Authored by Senator Kennedy. Bush gave him carte blanche in an effort of bipartisanship. Did you know that?

7. What happens if the next President is a Democrat and repeals Patriot Act. Does that mean the FBI and CIA can't talk to each other anymore? Does that mean all the victim families of 9-11 have to give the money back? Did you know that part of the Patriot Act is about compensating victims families? Oops. How can a Republican sign off on something like that? Those evil, uncaring Republicans. Go back and try to read it start to finish.

But none of this fits into the stereotypes of Republicans today.

So how about some dialog instead of name calling and stereotyping.

Answer 7

Why are today's immigrants different than the previous immigrants? Because today's immigrants are ILLEGAL, is that so hard to understand? And the ones that are actually legal probably don't like being suspected of being illegal themselves, but it's a natural consequence.

Answer 8

The Patriot Act is just incredibly anti-Republican. They should have been the first ones to scream about it, in a logical world. Isn't that the Republicans' job, to keep government from getting too much power over individuals?

Baffling to me.

Answer 9

Actually, I'm pretty sure he knew what he was talking about. I understood what he was talking about...as did other posters. Whose fault is it that YOU didn't understand what he was talking about?

And while you're at it wise one, why are immigrants different now than then. They were proud to be in America and did every thing in their power to BECOME American. Immigrants today don't want that.

Answer 10

Well, that's sort of a pseudo-intellectual stance but it doesn't hold water. Basically, what's wrong is this whole "now" generation that libs have created. "I want it now" seems to be the byline. Where immigrants used to apply for immigration, take the necessary steps, learn the language and assimilate into society, they've become like liberals and they don't want to work for it. They want it handed to them the same way liberals want tax dollars handed to them with more and more economy-stifling giveaway programs.