“Conservatives should strip themselves of referring to themselves as Republicans - that party has lost its way.”
I don’t necessarily disagree with you. To what extent would you take this? What about a parliamentary system with many parties? Perhaps some parties would put aside their differences to form coalitions that focus on promoting those issues that they have in common?
Would one side of the ideological spectrum be more inclined to work together in coalitions for a common good or is intransigence not a right/left thing?
“What about a parliamentary system with many parties? Perhaps some parties would put aside their differences to form coalitions that focus on promoting those issues that they have in common?”
So you would rewrite the Constitution so that you can form coalitions of common interests? Do you think that your agenda would do better in such a system? You would still have to form coalitions with those who have similar issues (today’s Republicans) The Republican Party has formed coalitions, but now every interest group only wants to advance its issues. Coalitions require everyone to give a bit.
“I don’t necessarily disagree with you. To what extent would you take this?”
Not sure, but if enough grassroots conservatives can pull toghether, hold out and not tow the party line maybe we can break up this two party rule, which is fast becoming one party.
2008 could be the bottom and the beginning of a new day.