Government / Political Platforms on Kerplop

Republicans and People of Color - RR Tex Norman⁽¹²¹⁾
I recently heard some things that disturbed me, because I thought they were untrue. I have read, and heard on news casts that the Republican Party is primarily a white person’s party. I remember someone making that point at the convention when the camera scanned the delegates and hardly... ( added 1 year 140 days ago.)

Can a Liberal Change His Mind? - RR Tex Norman⁽¹²¹⁾
I find it very difficult to be open to other positions or ideas when I am sure my own position or idea is the right one. Doesn’t this make sense? Why would anyone that is sure he is right stop and give an open honest listen to something you already think is wrong? What I try to do in my... ( added 1 year 16 days ago.)

Specter is Suspect: Don't Trust Him - Maxwell Smart⁽⁶⁾
I, for one, am not all that excited about Arlen Specters switch from being a Republican to being a Democrat. For one thing, it was clear from the beginning that it had everything to do with political scheming and nothing to do with political convictions. Arlen Specter. When Specter announced his... ( added 1 year 124 days ago.)

Bipartisanism Means Compromising Your Beliefs - Maxwell Smart⁽⁶⁾
All this talk about consensus building, bipartisan cooperation, and reach across aisle sounds good, but maybe its not so good. Would it have been a good idea for Reagan Republicans to cooperate with democrats? The differences in thinking between republicans and democrats are fundamental... ( added 1 year 128 days ago.)

Is the USA Becoming a Socialist Country? What is the Opposite of Socialism? - Vince Robertson⁽⁵⁶⁾
I continue to hear accusations that President Barack Obama is making our great country a socialist country. I would like to explore this debate. Many times over the past 6 months I've heard the argument that Big Government is the precursor to socialism and ultimately communism. This is... ( added 1 year 152 days ago.)