[american spirit]

So what you're really saying is that we need a SECOND party don't we? In our current set-up it seems to me that we have two separate wings of the same socialist party.

[RSmithOpt]

Yes. Basically, the are few Zell Millers left in the Democratic party that is in Congress or state governments, anywhere. In the GOP, there may be a few Reaganites in office, but, for the most part, a bunch of RHINOS. Guess political image and repayment to large contributors have the highest priority for any politicians, 'cause, well, frankly, it's been a while since I've seen a true statesman / stateswoman.

What we have been witnessing this past century is the onslaught of societal euthanasia where factions from the Left have pressed ever harder for the growth of the Welfare State. Now, those across the world, less fortunate than many here in the US, have 'heard the word' and are on a stampede to get into America by whatever mean and onto Uncle Sam's coattails for the free handouts and hopefully, amnesty.

Without a doubt the concept and the reality of The Welfare State has been sold as by the media, the schools, and the feds as 'Social Justice".

Political Correctness is by far the most recent and relevant phenomena present to support my personal view as a sincere lack of spine by most politicians.