The People's Party?
I have heard people say that the Democratic party is the people's party. Well, while that may have been true at one time, it no longer holds any credence.
In what may seem a paradox to some, I am a conservative and I am also a union member. I feel that without the union, I would be making poverty wages. While I do not agree with the Democratic agenda, I must also say that I do not always agree with everything the Republicans do.
Here are some reasons I am not a liberal/Democrat:
1.) Democrats almost always raise taxes on the middle class. For example, Bill Clinton introduced the largest tax increase in the history of the world during his presidency. I continually hear Democrats bemoaning President Bush's tax cuts. They claim the president's tax cuts were only for the wealthy. Well, according to them, I must be wealthy even though I am only middle class, because I got a tax cut. If the Democrats are so concerned about President Bush's tax cuts, why don't they volunteer to pay more of their money to the IRS? Besides that, most of the big Democrats in congress are extremely wealthy men, ie; John Kerry and Ted Kennedy.
2.) Democrats stand for the murder of innocent babies. Call it what you want but abortion is nothing short of murder. The liberals want to legalize most, if not all, forms of abortion claiming women's rights! What about the poor baby's rights?
3.) The Democrats want to restrict and ultimately outlaw gun ownership. One of the things that has made this country great is the fact that, according to the second amendment of our constitution, we have the right to keep and bear arms. Although we have had terrorist attacks in our country and probably will have more, no other country in the world would ever think about attacking the United States' mainland. We, as a people, would annihilate them. Through gun ownership, I am able to protect myself and my family. If criminals knew I was unprotected they would be more persuaded to rob and attack me and other innocent citizens.
4.) The Liberals have led the way in attacking Christianity. Under the guise of "separation of church and state", the democrats threaten the very existence of fundamental Christianity through their support of abortion, homosexuality, etc. The Bible makes it clear that homosexuality is a choice and it is sin. I believe the time will come, if a minister speaks from the pulpit against homosexuality or other topics that may not be politically correct, he and his church will be persecuted. This will probably start with the church's tax exempt status being taken away. "Separation of church and state" is NEVER espoused in the American constitution. What makes our country great is the fact that it was founded on Godly, Judeo-Christian ehtics. The further we, as a nation, get from God's principles, the more devastation we will see. I can understand why liberals would want to squelch Christians and their message, the Christians stand completely against what the Democrats stand for. I do not understand how anyone who is a true, born again, Christian could be a Democrat.
5.) Democrats think they can just keep taxing and spending like there is no tomorrow. Many young people in the United States do not know that there used to be no income tax on it's people. Income tax in the U.S. began in 1913 and witholding tax begain in 1943 under Democrat President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1913, "Less than 2 percent of the population had to pay it. Income up to $20,000 was taxable at 1 percent, and above $500,000 at 7 percent. It exempted the first $3,000 earned by a single person and the first $4,000 by married couples. Since the overwhelming majority of Americans supported families on less than $1,000 a year, most were exempted from the tax". Where most Americans did not have to pay income tax when it began, now the Average American pays anywhere from 15 to 28 percent of their income in federal income tax alone, not counting state taxes in 45 states, sales tax, property taxes, social security, medicare, vehicle taxes, etc. Most working class Americans are now paying around 40 to 50% of their gross income in taxes!
6.) Although all political parties are guilty, Democrats play the game of bipartisan politics worse than any party in our country. When our very existence is threatened by radical Muslim terrorists around the globe, this is no time to play partisan politics. Democrats have no respect for President Bush or the presidential office! It is no wonder, since Bill Clinton made such a mockery of the presidential office.
7. ) Democrats started programs like Social Security. While social programs definitely have their place in our society, they have gone too far to keep people in poverty. Remember the old saying, "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; Teach that man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime?" What has happened in our country is that we have given people money and they have no driving force to go out and look for a job. There is a certain amount of pride that comes with drawing a paycheck. This has been one of the worst things that has happened to the black community in the United States. They have been given trillions of dollars since the end of WWII. They have been given food and free educations. They have been given jobs, many times only on the merit of their color and yet, they still have a large number of their people living in poverty. That is why I believe President Reagan's "trickle down" economics is the correct thing to do. Let our government create jobs so that people can maintain personal pride as they make a living for themselves and their family. The Democrats want to keep giving handouts and keep laying that burden on the middle class workers in this country.
8.) Corporate greed reached all time highs while Bill Clinton was president. In 1993, Larry Fuller, CEO of Amoco, the largest, oldest American oil company received a salry of $8,000,000 and also received a 39.7% bonus even though Amoco, under his leadership, laid off 8,000 workers that same year. The Enron scandal and many, many more occurred during Clinton's presidency. Even though Democrats say they support the American worker, they turned a blind eye to these corporate scandals, after all, who do you think was paying the majority of their campaign contributions?
Living in Utah for the last twelve years, I have seen a state that is predominately run by Republicans. Unfortunately, the Republicans in Utah are just like the Democrats are nationally and the Democrats in Utah are even worse! I see the importance of a two party system to keep some checks and balances so no one party gets too powerful.
Perhaps the Democrats used to be the people's party but they have never been MY party. The chasm between liberals and TRUE conservatives continues to widen so I doubt that the Democrats will EVER be MY party.
Jay Mc
In what may seem a paradox to some, I am a conservative and I am also a union member. I feel that without the union, I would be making poverty wages. While I do not agree with the Democratic agenda, I must also say that I do not always agree with everything the Republicans do.
Here are some reasons I am not a liberal/Democrat:
1.) Democrats almost always raise taxes on the middle class. For example, Bill Clinton introduced the largest tax increase in the history of the world during his presidency. I continually hear Democrats bemoaning President Bush's tax cuts. They claim the president's tax cuts were only for the wealthy. Well, according to them, I must be wealthy even though I am only middle class, because I got a tax cut. If the Democrats are so concerned about President Bush's tax cuts, why don't they volunteer to pay more of their money to the IRS? Besides that, most of the big Democrats in congress are extremely wealthy men, ie; John Kerry and Ted Kennedy.
2.) Democrats stand for the murder of innocent babies. Call it what you want but abortion is nothing short of murder. The liberals want to legalize most, if not all, forms of abortion claiming women's rights! What about the poor baby's rights?
3.) The Democrats want to restrict and ultimately outlaw gun ownership. One of the things that has made this country great is the fact that, according to the second amendment of our constitution, we have the right to keep and bear arms. Although we have had terrorist attacks in our country and probably will have more, no other country in the world would ever think about attacking the United States' mainland. We, as a people, would annihilate them. Through gun ownership, I am able to protect myself and my family. If criminals knew I was unprotected they would be more persuaded to rob and attack me and other innocent citizens.
4.) The Liberals have led the way in attacking Christianity. Under the guise of "separation of church and state", the democrats threaten the very existence of fundamental Christianity through their support of abortion, homosexuality, etc. The Bible makes it clear that homosexuality is a choice and it is sin. I believe the time will come, if a minister speaks from the pulpit against homosexuality or other topics that may not be politically correct, he and his church will be persecuted. This will probably start with the church's tax exempt status being taken away. "Separation of church and state" is NEVER espoused in the American constitution. What makes our country great is the fact that it was founded on Godly, Judeo-Christian ehtics. The further we, as a nation, get from God's principles, the more devastation we will see. I can understand why liberals would want to squelch Christians and their message, the Christians stand completely against what the Democrats stand for. I do not understand how anyone who is a true, born again, Christian could be a Democrat.
5.) Democrats think they can just keep taxing and spending like there is no tomorrow. Many young people in the United States do not know that there used to be no income tax on it's people. Income tax in the U.S. began in 1913 and witholding tax begain in 1943 under Democrat President Franklin Roosevelt. In 1913, "Less than 2 percent of the population had to pay it. Income up to $20,000 was taxable at 1 percent, and above $500,000 at 7 percent. It exempted the first $3,000 earned by a single person and the first $4,000 by married couples. Since the overwhelming majority of Americans supported families on less than $1,000 a year, most were exempted from the tax". Where most Americans did not have to pay income tax when it began, now the Average American pays anywhere from 15 to 28 percent of their income in federal income tax alone, not counting state taxes in 45 states, sales tax, property taxes, social security, medicare, vehicle taxes, etc. Most working class Americans are now paying around 40 to 50% of their gross income in taxes!
6.) Although all political parties are guilty, Democrats play the game of bipartisan politics worse than any party in our country. When our very existence is threatened by radical Muslim terrorists around the globe, this is no time to play partisan politics. Democrats have no respect for President Bush or the presidential office! It is no wonder, since Bill Clinton made such a mockery of the presidential office.
7. ) Democrats started programs like Social Security. While social programs definitely have their place in our society, they have gone too far to keep people in poverty. Remember the old saying, "Give a man a fish, you feed him for a day; Teach that man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime?" What has happened in our country is that we have given people money and they have no driving force to go out and look for a job. There is a certain amount of pride that comes with drawing a paycheck. This has been one of the worst things that has happened to the black community in the United States. They have been given trillions of dollars since the end of WWII. They have been given food and free educations. They have been given jobs, many times only on the merit of their color and yet, they still have a large number of their people living in poverty. That is why I believe President Reagan's "trickle down" economics is the correct thing to do. Let our government create jobs so that people can maintain personal pride as they make a living for themselves and their family. The Democrats want to keep giving handouts and keep laying that burden on the middle class workers in this country.
8.) Corporate greed reached all time highs while Bill Clinton was president. In 1993, Larry Fuller, CEO of Amoco, the largest, oldest American oil company received a salry of $8,000,000 and also received a 39.7% bonus even though Amoco, under his leadership, laid off 8,000 workers that same year. The Enron scandal and many, many more occurred during Clinton's presidency. Even though Democrats say they support the American worker, they turned a blind eye to these corporate scandals, after all, who do you think was paying the majority of their campaign contributions?
Living in Utah for the last twelve years, I have seen a state that is predominately run by Republicans. Unfortunately, the Republicans in Utah are just like the Democrats are nationally and the Democrats in Utah are even worse! I see the importance of a two party system to keep some checks and balances so no one party gets too powerful.
Perhaps the Democrats used to be the people's party but they have never been MY party. The chasm between liberals and TRUE conservatives continues to widen so I doubt that the Democrats will EVER be MY party.
Jay Mc
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