@DontTreadOnMe,
DontTreadOnMe wrote:
not possible to have "obama republicans" similar to "reagan democrats" ?
No, I don't think so.
My parents were good examples of Reagan Democrats, they were old fashioned democrats, except without the racism of southern white Democrats. So there have been, and still are a percentage of Democrats that hold sound conservative values. I think the modern Democratic Party = almost pure Liberalism. It is I would estimate 90% liberalism and 10% conservative, in terms of the platform or internal power structure of the party, while registered Democrats are more like 60/40. Thats why I can't figure out why they vote Democrat. I know this by being familiar with the beliefs of several Democrats, some may be pro-life, yet the party leaves no room for this belief, none, also pro-gun rights, the party doesn't offer much, and they are far more conservative than Obama on many issues, but they still voted for Obama. It makes no sense.
In contrast, the Republican Party, its internal power structure, or platform, is about 60% conservative and 40% liberal, or maybe 70 /30. The percentage would be debatable, but the party is far more moderate in its policies than the Democrats. Therefore, a Republican that holds moderate views or even liberal views has much less need to vote Democrat, unless they are almost entirely liberal, and then why claim to be a Republican?
At least in the old days, both parties believed in capitalism and they both loved their country, and I honestly cannot say that about the Democrat Party anymore. I don't mean to insult, but facts speak for themselves, otherwise why would Obama sit and listen to the America hating pastor that preached hatred on a routine basis, and why does Obama routinely go around the world apologizing? I think it is disgraceful, and I honestly have a hard time believing this guy would get 10% of the vote, let alone be elected.