Those that truly hate the U.S. could thrive with more political parties
There’s nothing inherently wrong about hating the way the United States is and wanting to change it. It seems to me that the nation was built on the premise that the will of the people would be done.
Sadly, that there are factions with real power out there that despise how the United States has evolved means that in today’s political climate with obvious splits in both the Republican and Democratic parties, we need more than two political parties more than ever.
So, here are my suggestions for the new parties:
Classic Republican:
This is where the Libertarians can go, because even adding two parties, we’re not giving in to those crazy bastards. This party will adhere best to Libertarian/Old School Republican thoughts: Small government, civil liberties, free trade, use of miltary power only as a last resort, not as a business bargaining chip. If done correctly, it should be a very attractive party.
Classic Democratic:
Higher taxes, more government spending, but on social issues. Worker’s rights are more protected, inclusion is promoted. The largest and most hands-on government approach capitalism will allow. If done correctly, it should be a very attractive party.
The Hate America Firsters:
Ok, they can call themselves the “Patriots” or something like that. This group is pro-religion, whichever religion is dominant. Believe there should be curbs on free speech. Believe the government’s business is the government’s business. Trickle (slowly) down economics. Global warming is bullshit. Scientists are ignored, Christianity tirelessly promoted. No social programs, except health (a lot of this party will be older and will see the need). Believe America should use it’s military and economic might to control the world and its enemies. Despise Islamic extremists, but by and large believe in everything they say outside of “Death to the American.” Will hang people publicly to get their message across. Liberty on an as-you-need basis. The Neo-cons and Religious Right will camp here.
The Realists:
I add this because I think I fall in line here more, and think others may as well. The Republicans have been completely hijacked, regardless of whether old-time Republicans will admit it. The Democrats sat by and watched it all happened and are still spending their time playing politics. They are equally culpable. This party would believe in small government, free and fair trade, a complete demolition of the lobbying world. Huge penalties, including prison time and the stripping of political rights, to politicians that use their office for any nefarious gains. Completely transparent government. Social programs to a point, but with more a conservative edge - spend money wisely, realize government intervention is not the only answer. Promote workers’ rights and encourage small business. An advanced military, run by military people. Listen to scientists.
In the end, the Hate America Firsters would probably win. CNN wouldn’t be giving Glenn Beck time every day to talk about how he agrees with radical Islam that the U.S. is too decadent, if he and his xenocidal views weren’t popular.
“The things that they were saying about us were true. Our morals are just out the window. We’re a society on the verge of moral collapse. And our promiscuity is off the charts,” said Beck on his show. “Now I don’t think that we should fly airplanes into buildings or behead people because of it, but that’s the prevailing feeling of Muslims in the Middle East. And you know what? They’re right.”
Between the religious right, the homophobes and racists, and the Neo-cons (who would see this group as easiest to manipulate and don’t really care about social or economic issues anyway), the Hate America Firsters would likely grab a hold of power. Because the more you look, the more you see Americans out there that just plain despise the United States and everything it ever stood for.
–WKW
February 27th, 2007 at 6:19 am
You should take a look at the America First Party’s platform. While it is a Judeo-Christian party, it fits in largely with your Realist party. I’m not recommending that you join but simply pointing out a significant segment that shares a lot of common ground with you. The Constitution Party is similar though a little more religious.
With all due respect, I think you’re too hateful of that particular group.
They don’t like Falwell, war, or the police state; and do favour fair trade, small government, a completely transparent government, etc.
There’s a lot of common ground here. Populists or whatever you want to call them need to work together to pursue most of what you labeled as “realist.” After that, we can fight over:
- school prayer
- mentioning that the general concept of creation is an alternative theory to evolution but there is nothing certain to study regarding it so the focus should be on evolution which clearly occurs to a degree albeit not necessarily all of the way from pond scum
- abortion, gay marriage, and adoption of children by homosexuals, drug laws, etc.
Wouldn’t America be a better place if these were the issues we were fighting over rather than massive deficits, corruption, pointless wars, Patriot Act, and open borders? We can unite to defeat these major issues and settle the smaller ones afterwards.