Dean vs. GOP? Neither cares about America

worldnetdaily.com ^ | June 11, 2005 | Kyle Williams

[ovrtaxt]

While this is a bit simplistic, with no examples or details on the GOP side, I have to agree with his general point. Control freak politicians exist in both parties, and neither seems to be truly interested in the Constitution for the sake of the Constitution, only the parts of it that advance their own agenda.

Yes, this is a HUGE generalization, but for the most part it's true. Still waiting for a real conservative party to emerge to the right of the GOP, as the Dems grow ever more irrelevant...

Having said that, there's infinitely more hope for the GOP than the Dems, (they aren't even a serious choice for thinking individuals), and certainly we've seen signs of hope here and there.

[QwertyKPH]

The reality is neither party cares about us.
Perfectly fine with me. Our government is not supposed to care for us, that's our job. Politicians can themselves care, I've seen it firsthand (or a damn good con) but the political parties do not care by design. Their sole existence is to advance politicians and their ideas, not to care.

The route to principled government is found in selflessness.
Anyone saying or believing this is a lefty. You need principled PEOPLE to build a principled government, not a bunch of "selfless" wimps who care so much about us that they're trying to control everything cradle to grave.

[southlake_hoosier]

I know I may get some flack around here, but I would love to see both the Dums and the Republican Party's wiped out and replaced with some people that genuinely care, and will uphold what they were elected for.

Government is too big, and 'We The People' have no say in what really happens anymore. Big Business is in control of this country. Anyone that can throw money towards the politicians (in either party) get the nod.

Taxes keep going up, if we get a reprieve from Washington, local and state governments take it back. We have no control where the money goes, they just take.

And the Dums keep putting candidates out there that have never worked an honest day in their life. Like Kerry would have cared about anyone but himself. Like Clinton ever cared about anyone but himself. And they proclaim to be for working people. Whatever.

Considering how the vote went in 2004, there are a ton of sheep in this country, and the parties in power have somehow blinded many to the truth, or the general population in this country has lost too many brain cells over the years.

[ovrtaxt]

I think he's talking about 'caring' in the sense that their first loyalty should be to the constitution rather than the party. Political parties that reverse those priorities are worthy of irrelevance.

But I'm with you on your point, my libertarian minded friend!

[TXBSAFH]

Pols need to reminded and sadly often who they serve, the people who elected them. Those that do not take that to heart need to be replaced forthwith.

[seacapn]

My problem with the GOP is quite simple - they've gotten addicted to spending and debt. They quite literally treat money like it falls out of the sky. In due time, when these debts come due, all other politics will become a sideshow. And I sincerely doubt they have a solution for the problems that will cause.

[leadpenny]

Here in Russia . . .

Welcome to FR.

Do you have access to C-SPAN?

[ovrtaxt]

So if you believe in Jesus you shouldn't run for office?

[Non-Sequitur]

The reality is neither party cares about us.

The reality is that the Democratic party would rather see this country go to hell than help the GOP accomplish anything. And the GOP feels the same about the Democrats.

[leadpenny]

http://inside.c-spanarchives.org:8080/cspan/schedule.csp

At 10:00 a.m., ET, I believe you can see this LIVE via the internet:

Meeting
Democratic Party Agenda
Democratic National Committee, Executive Committee

Dean, Howard, Chair (2005- ), Democratic National Committee

Democratic National Committee chair Howard Dean will participate in the DNC Executive Committee Meeting. Former Governor Dean will talk about the DNC's accomplishments to date and plans for the coming months.

[Treader]

You do realize that the author of this article is a child, right? Kyle is not even the age of majority... yet. Yeah, follow the child's wisdom in world/national politiical view, no altitude corrections neccessary.

[ovrtaxt]

Yes, I do realize that. I also recognize that until a man gets to about 25 or so, he's largely under the influence of others. But that doesn't discount the true parts of what he says.

[Treader]

You are correct, Kyle may have a bright future, though he is a child at this present time- who happens to have well connected parents. I find it amazing that Libertarians are so swayed by projected adolescent musings about life. Such fare, is insightful- to say the least.

[tkathy]

"genuinely care"?

How is a politician show he or she genuinely cares? By cring all the time? Politics anywhere is a tough, imperfect endeavor.

[southlake_hoosier]

a person can hope