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Old 08-19-10, 08:57 AM   #15
Bilge_Rat
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Originally Posted by Platapus View Post
Oh I agree completely! The uncompromising schism between political philosophies, if it continues, may be the downfall of our country.
uncrompromising schism???? This is not the 1917 Russian revolution..


Except for a couple of social issues (abortion, death penalty, same-sex unions), there is actually little real difference between the Republicans and Democrats from what I can see. Both believe in free entrerprise, the US constitution, the american way of life, America's role in the world, etc.

The difference are more a question of degree: more or less government regulations, more or less spending, higher or lower taxes, etc.

Even the new so-called Obama Health Care Plan which is branded as Socialist by many here is very underwhelming and conservative to the ROW. It is still run 100% by the private sector who will reap all the profits.
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