Republican Voter Suppression!

[mrs.b]

Its very hard to have a conversation like this with people on the completely opposite side of the spectrum so its probably not worth doing it.
Have this conversation with a Russian or Cuban immigrant and you will understand the evil that is socialism and communism.

With all due respect, ryoder - and I do respect you a lot - until recently (as in the last few days), I agreed that political discussions were about as useful as beating one's head against a brick wall in the hopes the wall will realize we want to pass. I think that tendency to give up is what has led to most of the impressive impasses that brought us to such heights as teetering on the Fiscal Cliff, among many other highlights of recent years.


For the record, I've voted for the Republican candidate in every presidential election since I turned 18. While it is rarely a comfortable decision, I tend to agree with economic and international affairs policies of those candidates more. It depends on the issue as to where I fall for social issues, and vote both ways for State and Local offices because of it. Both major parties are far too polarized in recent years, and growing moreso. It's sad. Both dismiss the other as incompetent and refuse to discuss or negotiate, which is shameful and not at all what the country was founded upon. There is nothing wrong with disagreement and discussion. The only result of dismissal of opposing opinions is a complete failure to make effective progress. Maybe if the everyday non-politician can figure out how to do it without shooting one another, Washington will figure it out and get off their ever-expanding backsides.