Comments on: A Wake-Up Call

By: Sylvie

Sylvie — Tue, 23 Feb 2010 22:41:17 +0000

Some of the reasons you give for being a Republican are the same reasons that have really made me think about leaving the Liberals lately

By: Michael Hoskins

Michael Hoskins — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 04:16:31 +0000

Very well said, Shannon. I consider myself middle-ground, an independent. Although, I do lean more to the Democratic side. Which means I typically agree with MSNBC more than Fox, though I watch both to balance things out and then of course tune into Jon Stewart for a good laugh about it all. It bothers me that so many conservatives claim that our country is based on Christian ideals, which is absolutely not the case. It bothers me that both parties demonize the other, in the most trivial of situations, and as a result hinders anything from getting done. This party system needs to go away. It’s clearly broken, and getting more broken with recent happenings such as the U.S. Supreme Court ruling allowing unlimited spending into political campaigns – that essentially ensure the buying of elections, as those without money will be priced out of getting the vote out. This is not what our country was built on, or what it should stand for in this world.

By: shannon

shannon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:56:35 +0000

I agree, Scott. Unfortunately, I also live in a state that requires party registration to vote in primaries (don’t even get me started on the flaws with the electoral process . . . ). As the parties move further away from the middle, I think more and more voters will respond. Well, I hope they do.

By: Scott

Scott — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 17:47:11 +0000

I suspect Libertarianism is much more common than pundits suggest; in fact, I consider myself one, even though I’m registered with a party so I can participate in primaries (if I lived in state where that wasn’t required, I would drop party registration instantly), that’s where my party support ends. Personal liberty was a core belief of our founding fathers (as were the rights of states). Many people don’t want the government in their wallets, or their bedrooms!

By: shannon

shannon — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:35:05 +0000

Very well put.

By: Allison Blass

Allison Blass — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 16:20:01 +0000

Although I am a Christian, I am not a Republican either. I am a full believer that religion is a choice and that there should be a separation of Church and State. I would not want government legislating against my religion, so why would I expect other people of faith (or non-faith) feel any differently? Legislation should be done on the basis of keeping people safe and equal. I agree that the Republicans religiousness is turning off many people, including people who are religious themselves! I find Republicans to be a little too “inside the box” and walk around thinking everyone is just like them. Our party system is too diverse for people to be so short sighted.