[Cali Coug]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Here is the difference, Reps "could" lose, but the Dems "will" definitely harm our interests. Every Democrat President tax rates, a direct frontal assault on all Reps hold dear. That one threat is worth keeping even a marginal President. You fail to understand how damning raises income taxes, raising taxes whatsoever.

This is where Democrats cannot understand the Republican psyche. All Democrats raise taxes, regardless. That certainty damns every Democrat for most Republicans. Republicans, in the old days, would almost rise up in open rebellion simply on that principle. Increasing and creating a progressive income tax is soo offensive, I can see pure hate for anybody willing to do that.

There is no tax reduction friendly Democrat. For some reason, that is something you cannot understand. All other things are subservient to that fundamental principle.

Abortion be damned.

Borders be damned.

All other things be damned. Or at least that's the originating point of view. Because government committed to low taxes musst also be committed to limited government. If you know your revenues will be limited, you will seek limited intervention in the lives of your citizens and to provide limited services. Democratic platform will always be an anathema to this, due to the promise of promising everything to everybody.

Minimal government, reduced regulation except where essential. Strong military but not to the point of ridiculousness.

Abortion is just an emotional issue. I would trade gay marriage, so long as no benefits for the partners would be transferred, for reduced taxes.

Again- explain how Democrats "will" harm your interests if they win this election? Wouldn't Bush veto any attempt to raise taxes? You refer to a Democratic president. That isn't the issue. We are in 2006, not 2008.