Terrance Said:

What are some movements/issues that the Republican Party brought to their platform in the 1970?

We Answered:

There was NO General Election THAT Year- so the Republicans had no Platform (They DID have Richard Nixon- however... & that was ALL the Trouble they needed! :) ).

Patrick Said:

Just when did the Republican Party decide that Environmental issues weren't just a liberal scam?

We Answered:

When they realized that they could profit from it

Julia Said:

How many republicans out there feel the republican party should compromise on social issues?

We Answered:

Both parties need to seek middle ground if the country is ever to operate in total harmony and balance.

I was a Democrat for many years and left that party in 2003. I began getting directives from one leader in the Democratic headquarters to answer some surveys they sent me. When I did not, I got a stern letter from said leader telling me that answering those surveys were mandatory so that the Democratic Party could determine if I was a good Democrat; and on top of that, I was also told that in order to be a good Democrat, I had to agree with them totally and not question their policies! Nobody tells me what to do or think! To me, that was shades of Soviet Russia, and I got so mad that I looked up that leader's name online and was not so surprised to find his name referred to in the website of the Democratic Socialist Party that came up on my search, along with their braggart comment about being in control of the Democratic Party. Keep in mind that just because said leader's name was linked to that website, it doesn't mean he was a part of it, but the website was clearly in support of him. That was enough for me. I withdrew from the Democratic Party immediately and became Republican, where I can speak my mind and beliefs without reprimand, and where our Constitution and its basic rights, like our freedom of speech and choices of belief are defended; and if some of the members of the extreme right are intolerant or hateful, at least the moderate Republicans may combat such thinking by speaking up about it.

We have the Ultra Left in the Democratic Party, the Socialist/Marxist concerns that want to take away our basic freedoms. Some have even said that our Constitution is outdated and should be abolished. Some have said that we need a one party government. That is totalitarianism. Ever heard the expression "politically correct?" It's a Socialist/Marxist tool for silencing those who do not agree with themselves. That's only a minor tool... stirring up hatred and unrest is another tool that they use constantly.

We have the Extreme Right in the Republican Party, fundamentalist Christians who profess peace, love and acceptance, but practice hatred, bigotry and intolerance. In effect, they are just as bad as radical Muslims whose basic religion professes love and peace for all, but instead, those radicals commit violent crimes against humanity that does not believe as they do. It's a paradox that we have to address and deal with in today's world.

Most Democrats and most Republicans, believe it or not, are more moderate than those in the extreme left and right. Trouble is that the extremists in both the left and the right are more vocal than the moderates. Moderate Democrats and Republicans need to work together more closely or else I shudder to think down what road this country may be lead... especially if, as more than one rumor or website has it, one of our Presidential candidates has been an active Marxist supporter in her past.

Wanda Said:

What issues do you feel the Republican Party has failed to address?

We Answered:

the one that makes them look stupid when they speak

Rachel Said:

Is the Republican Party ignoring the real issues?

We Answered:

Yes they are ignoring them. They are trying to get people riled up on attacks...and look it worked. Now we have a lot in the country who are actually believing the accusations.