Quote Originally Posted by Elbow View Post
I understand the principles of both major parties and wouldn't say I fit in either. I just have a far more open mind and don't hate others if their political opinions aren't on my exact belief system.


I don't defend all democrats, I dislike Obama, so there's one. Like I said though I know a lot of democrats that do believe in some of the core values democrats stand for, but don't fit your radical definition of a democrat, nor are they poor and looking for handouts. I also know republicans that don't fit the stereotype many people think of when people mention republicans. How often are republicans "racist rednecks?"

My main point is that you simply can't believe that every single person that fits into a political party HAS to be on board with everything that political party brings to the table. I feel like in your mind every democrat is a lazy hippie that feels entitled to benefits.

My beliefs are pretty simple and I have expressed them. I believe in the Constitution, I believe that hard working people should benefit, I believe that laziness should not be a lifestyle option, I believe that if someone does need government support options should be available as a last resort and only to help them get back on their feet, once again not a lifestyle choice. I don't think guns are an issue, I think people are the issues. I don't believe the government should have as large of a role in healthcare as they do. The list goes on and on and on.

I don't defend democrats anymore than I would defend generalization comments towards republicans. Maybe I just keep my eyes and ears open and try to see everything from everyone's point of view, you have to admit the majority of comments in here are more anti-democrat than anything else.
Everything you said there is great. Most of the arguments we have here, you're fairly neutral, i'd probably describe you as right/center. You're a fairly agreeable person most of the time.

Democracy, when you take the sugarcoat off, is simply the belief that a majority can control a minority. I strongly disagree with this ideology and harbor anger towards anyone who supports it, even if they support it with good intentions or out of ignorance. Democracy is what it is.... it's not a generalization to call something what it is.