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To: Metacomet who wrote (54974)	5/28/2009 3:35:02 PM
From: one_less	Respond to of 149317

"It goes without saying that the parties roles are mirror images now of what they were then." I register as an independent and vote my conscience, which to my surprise is rare. What has been apparent to me is that partisan loyalists are often very likely to suddenly reverse their views on an issue if it seems beneficial to the party's strength or popular appeal. Belongingness is a very powerful motivator, but it still disappoints me to see people who wont stand on principle. For example, I couldn't help but notice how some Dems, actually large numbers, begin bashing a gay republican when some such revelation hits the news, or hounding a repub who is exposed as a druggie. Legalization of drug use and acceptance of sexual orientation having been key Dem identifiers in recent times. While the Republican party members who were once the stanch liberal reformists have become the resistant to change conservatives. I know some WWII Dem Vets who seem very disoriented by the changes within their parties. They are die hard Dems who have conservative values and were blown away by their hippie kids in the 60s and the lean toward socialism within their party. If they were 18 today I am confident they would register as Repubs but they are loyal until death to the party of their youth.

To: Metacomet who wrote (54974)	6/2/2009 3:36:37 PM
From: TimF	Respond to of 149317

May 10, 1866 U.S. House passes Republicans’ 14th Amendment guaranteeing due process and equal protection of the laws to all citizens; 100% of Democrats vote no February 3, 1870 After passing House with 98% Republican support and 97% Democrat opposition, Republicans’ 15th Amendment is ratified, granting vote to all Americans regardless of race It goes without saying that the parties roles are mirror images now of what they were then. It should go without saying, because its best not to make false statements.