they left alone roe v. wade and try NOT to overturn it, withdrawal at least 1/3 of the troops out of Iraq. (Let's face it, even the Democratic candidates aren't going to end the war in Iraq.), allow some form of nationalize health care, focus on equality and education, find a solution to the illegal immigration problem, and promise not to cut VA and SS benefits.
Those are just a few examples. But, would you support a Republican candidate if they promised to do those things?
What are your thoughts?
2007-10-17 10:50:38 · 20 answers · asked by Liberal City 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
So, what you seem to be trying to ask is: "Could we get past the party label and vote based on the issues?"
To that I would answer: Yes. But first of all, a candidate who made those promises wouldn't make it past the republican primary. Second, I don't know of such a republican candidate, Third, those aren't all the issues I'd consider when voting. Would this person employ the lessons we SHOULD have learned from the Iraq debacle when dealing with other countries (you know, little things like: don't lie the country into an unjust war... and... if you DO go to war, plan for the aftermath at LEAST as much as you planned your premature "mission accomplished" speech... the little things...)?
2007-10-17 11:02:52 · answer #1 · answered by Fretless 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I am not a Democrat. Any Democrat who would allow a Republican to become President would be labeled as traitor to the party. If the Republicans made concessions on roe v wade or any such measure that wouldn't still satisfy the Democrats! Any concession by the Republicans would weaken the Republican cause.
The major issue at hand is the Iraq War, it is illegality and will eventually lead into other things much bigger.
I feel that Republicans SHOULD run on the merits of their domestic programs and quietly oppose President Bush and his administration on the Iraq War. If you DON'T look at truth, that this war is wrong, you will never be respected or get anywhere. And it is wrong to lie!
Indictments should come down on the President and on others responsible for this war!
By accepting poor logic and basing our platform on something bad and illegal, everything after that will fall down. That's what smart Democrats are hoping for. I work with both Democrats and Republicans and I try my best to stand on good issues and what is right by principle. If it gets me in trouble with my party, so be it. As a man, I took an honorable stand.
Be you a Democrat or Republican compromise on key issues is not the right thing to do! Republicans should win on the merits and not compromise. Stand steadfast with the truth!
Max
(ashamed to be a Republican)
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2007-10-19 04:11:52 · answer #2 · answered by peacenegotiator 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe because some of the people who call Obama a dictator really don't understand how our government works. The genius of the founding fathers was that they made our government with checks and balances so that no one person could ever become a dictator. A dictator has absolute power and control of a government. Obama can't even get his jobs bill passed which includes needed infrastructure rebuilding of roads, bridges, sewers, electrical grids, etc. If he was a true dictator he would order that the work be done.
2016-05-23 05:05:24 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would consider it, but everytime i think a republican is a good candidate, they turn into a snake in the grass. For instance, i would have considered voting for john mccain a few years ago, but then he basically became a rubber stamp for GWB and he turned into a puppet like the rest of them, not to say our party isn't puppets. We have some great ideas, if we would just get a backbone. Its like the republicans use all these dirty tactics and we roll over and take it..a prime example, john kerry. Granted , he wasn't the greates candidate, but when they started slandering his war record, instead of backing off, he should have told them he served his country in battle and that gives him the right to say anything he wants, he fought for our freedom...to me that affords him the right to put down anyone he wants. sorry for the rant at the end, but just trying to make a point.
2007-10-17 11:27:40 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, and here's the reason. The United States has seen what a republican chosen by the voters turns out to be. Sorry all republicans who will view this in the future but the time has come for the Democrats to take over. Obama or Clinton, who ever wins, no matter will put the US in good hands.
2007-10-17 10:55:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
I would very much mind, but I would continue to work towards having another Democratic President for the next election year.
2007-10-17 10:56:50 · answer #6 · answered by suanniiq 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I find it extremely unlikely that a republican would promise all of those things, and even less likely that they'd do it once they were in office.
And with all of that in place, I am very uneasy with the seperation of church and state being preserved; and republicans have really steeped themselves in the concept that the country is lead by God.
2007-10-17 10:54:50 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
as an independent, I'm already looking on both sides of the aisle, as to who I'll vote for in the next election. Party affiliation means nothing to me these days.
2007-10-17 11:16:46 · answer #8 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, because they could still pack the Supreme Court and delete parts of the Bill of Rights. (delete more parts)
I don't want just 1/3 of the troops brought home from Iraq, that's why I'll vote for John Edwards. This is also why I won't be voting for Hillary Clinton.
2007-10-17 10:53:29 · answer #9 · answered by Zardoz 7 · 5⤊ 4⤋
Yes, I may, depending on their solutions. However, those are all issues that are concerns of mine and I don't see them being addressing by the Republican party at the moment.
2007-10-17 10:53:27 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋