Bringing the draft back ???

[Alan L.]

Boone, I don't mind disclosing that I am pretty much a Republican. I guess its pretty obvious. However, I would not wish for the demise of the Democratic party. That would scare me to death. As much as I disagree with about 95% of everything they stand for, I realize we need that contrasting point of view. Without them, I'm afraid this country would go further right than most of us conservatives would want. By the same token, I don't think most democrats would really want the demise of the Republican party, as this would almost surely result in a very socialist society. I don't think even Ted Kennedy wants that (although it seems like it at times).

So, I really think the two party system works. The only thing that bothers me is some of the disrespectful, abrasive criticizm coming from the Dems side right now. I know the Repubs did it to some extent while Clinton was the POTUS, but I don't think it was the leadership that was doing it, as it is for the dems right now.

Either way, I'm glad you democrats are here even though I disagree with you on some issues.

 

[milkman]

I've lived long enough to see that this country's politics has become so divisive that it scares me. I can remember when the government was concerned about America and Americans, now it seems that all the politicians want to do is divide and separate, (and get reelected). It's labeling and name calling, us against them , "those dam democrats, those dam republicans, those liberals, those conservatives, and then look at what one does and then credit or discredit according to the lable that's been imposed. When will someone look out for the good of this country, you know the addage "divide and conquer" it's beginning to look like the divide part has already started. /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[DUMBDOG]

To think the post I made at the earlier part of this thread was edited as being to political. I am starting to feel like Junkman. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MikePA]

Many people have made good, informative posts. Let's call it a day at 182 posts.