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originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: Krazysh0t
Really how about the 'moderates' in the party rejecting the grass-roots and thereby causing the 'in-fighting'??
originally posted by: nwtrucker
a reply to: Krazysh0t
Really how about the 'moderates' in the party rejecting the grass-roots and thereby causing the 'in-fighting'??
originally posted by: Edumakated
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: Edumakated
Do you believe that there is no room for compromise on certain issues? Do you believe any Republican that does is a sell-out and must be ousted because they are traitors to the Party?
You mean like how the Democrats compromised on Obamacare? Passing in the dark of Christmas eve and using legislative maneuvers despite clear opposition? Oh the Republican leadership has compromised alright. They run on one thing and do something completely different when in office. That is the problem and the root of the grassroots anger.
There is a reason the states have largely swung Republican as noted above in terms of Governorships and local politics. Middle America is sick of what is going on. They can see the impact of progressive policies more clearly at the state level.
Compromise depends on the policy and who is doing the compromising and for what reason.
originally posted by: Edumakated
The reason there is anger in the Republican party is because the libertarian / tea party side is upset with the RINOs who have basically turned in to Democrat lites. If wanting our representatives to adhere to the constitution, reducing government bureaucracy, spending, and involvement in our lives is extremist, then I guess I am an extremist.