| Nickelbackro said: Coming from a Christian background my reasons for voting Republican are quickly eroding away. For years I've put up with the open attitude of greed with the hope that what I'd be getting back in terms of moral direction of governance would counter those motivations. However, the Republican party is turning away from a traditionally minded model of governance where social services and public safety nets are offered with a mind towards them being temporary help ups instead of permanent welfare states. The rhetoric used now borders on hatefulness of the poor and weak with a dash xenophobia thrown in and hardly represents the America I want portrayed at home and around the world. The new thought process is very social Darwinian and that just sickens me. |
This is an insightful post. I live in the rural south, where the Republican party has long been the chosen party of the more racist and intolerant elements. That's not an attack on Republicans, it's just the simple truth. Now, though, more than I can remember, some segments of the party really seem to be courting that group. I suppose they don't care as long as they get those votes.
My mom is a Republican, an active Christian, and very much a lady. She's probably always going to vote Republican because that's where her values rest but she is very turned off by hateful rhetoric. As an example, she seems to be in shock right now at the way people are embracing Trump after the way he's insulted and bullied others all during his campaign. At this point in her life, being a good person is probably the thing she looks at the most.
I know it's not going to happen but we really need three parties.
