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Guynemer
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The vast majority of you are what the media would define as "moderate" Republicans. Meaning, you are not members of the Religious Right that appears to have taken control of the GOP, and appears to be ever stronger, with RR-driven issues such as Schiavo, Intelligent Design, and homosexuality dominating the headlines.
So, I just want to ask...
...to what extent do you feel that the RR controls the GOP?
...does the RR dominate only on the news, while old-school GOPers hold the true power?
...is this simply a regional phenomenon?
...are you concerned that the RR will eventually take true control of the party?
...what will be the ultimate consequences of RR control, both for you as a moderate and for the party as a whole?
...what will be the consequences for the nation?
...what must be done to diminish the influence of the RR?
...should the RR's influence be diminished?
...is the rise of the RR simply reflective of changing societal views?
...any other thoughts or insights?
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Guynemer
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Jesus, people. Please, I am trying to be serious for one minute.
I know, it is rather unusual for Poly in general, and me in particular. But I genuinely want our resident Repubs to give their full, unadulterated, unabridged opinion on the Religious Right and how they are affecting their party.
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DanS
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Kickball Capital of the World
Jan 1970
time: 00:24
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...to what extent do you feel that the RR controls the GOP? |
Tough to say. Maybe 20%. Probably less.
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...does the RR dominate only on the news, while old-school GOPers hold the true power? |
The RR is part of a fairly broad GOP coalition. If the RR doesn't hold up its part of the bargain, it has no power at all.
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...is this simply a regional phenomenon? |
Not sure what you mean here.
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...are you concerned that the RR will eventually take true control of the party? |
Again, this doesn't happen in a coalition. If the RR feels it can't hold up its end of the bargain, it will either leave, or everybody else will leave.
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...what will be the ultimate consequences of RR control, both for you as a moderate and for the party as a whole? |
See above. You're scared of ghosts under your bed.
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...what will be the consequences for the nation? |
See above. You're scared of ghosts under your bed.
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...what must be done to diminish the influence of the RR? |
Nothing. If the GOP squeezes the RR too hard, it will leave the party.
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...should the RR's influence be diminished? |
No.
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...is the rise of the RR simply reflective of changing societal views? |
It hasn't really risen that much. Middle-of-the-road conservatism's rise is astonishing in comparison. About a third of all voters in the last election identified themselves as conservatives.
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...any other thoughts or insights? |
Yeh. This is a good first step in getting out of the lefty echo chambers you undoubtedly have been visiting for a year or two. I wouldn't lose any sleep over the RR. It's mainstream conservatism's appeal to basic values that is strenghtening the party.
Last edited by DanS on 25-03-2005 at 09:17
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Imran Siddiqui
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The Potterverse
Jan 1970
time: 00:24
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...to what extent do you feel that the RR controls the GOP? |
Too much. They aren't running things directly, but they have an immense indirect power.
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...does the RR dominate only on the news, while old-school GOPers hold the true power? |
Unfortunetly no. By old-school GOPers, I think of Dole, who I'd love to have full power.
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...is this simply a regional phenomenon? |
No, but I'd have to say the amount of influence depends on the regions. In New Jersey, we definetly weren't as influenced by the RR as the South is... though RR issues were still somewhat important.
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...are you concerned that the RR will eventually take true control of the party? |
Yeah, it's why I'm considering myself more of an independant.
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...what will be the ultimate consequences of RR control, both for you as a moderate and for the party as a whole? |
I'll leave and the Republicans will at some point be marginalized. They may have the upperhand now, but eventually they'll be viewed like the Catholics. Antiquated, unless they can move with the times.
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...what will be the consequences for the nation? |
Not good. Democrat control once they get with the program. Much much much more partisanship as I think Obama will start up a religious left and there will be a political holy war.
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...what must be done to diminish the influence of the RR? |
Push moderates over ultra right wingers. It only starts from the RNC.
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...should the RR's influence be diminished? |
YES!
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...is the rise of the RR simply reflective of changing societal views? |
No, it's the manipulation of old societal views and a misrepresentation of the progress of society.
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...any other thoughts or insights? |
Where are the Bob Dole Republicans? Yes, he was religious, but he didn't let it dominate his agenda.
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