A political argument I've never understood

[Archaea]

Well let's give the other guy a try, we're angry at our folk. This argument makes especially little sense of Republicans vis-a-vis Democrats.

Would Jews in Germany ever had thought of voting for the Nazis if their leaders weren't doing a great job for them? I realize Nazi invocation reduces credibility but why would somebody abandon one's economic base even if its managers are doing a bad job and invite the invading Visigoths?

[Flystripper]

Originally Posted by Archaea

Well let's give the other guy a try, we're angry at our folk. This argument makes especially little sense of Republicans vis-a-vis Democrats.

Would Jews in Germany ever had thought of voting for the Nazis if their leaders weren't doing a great job for them? I realize Nazi invocation reduces credibility but why would somebody abandon one's economic base even if its managers are doing a bad job and invite the invading Visigoths?

Well the main reason for this is because people straddle the political party line when it comes to issues.

I support the Republican pov on some issues and the Democratic pov on others. When the candidate that best represents my beliefs in the Republican party loses, it is time to reevaluate who I am voting for. This reevaluation process includes crossing party lines.

I think most people that switch parties are just all over the place on issues. Kinda like me. I doubt they are abandoning their party out of anger. they are abandoning their party because they don't actually agree with the direction it is going.

[hyrum]

Originally Posted by Flystripper

Well the main reason for this is because people straddle the political party line when it comes to issues.

I support the Republican pov on some issues and the Democratic pov on others. When the candidate that best represents my beliefs in the Republican party loses, it is time to reevaluate who I am voting for. This reevaluation process includes crossing party lines.

So in this case you'd cut off your nose to spite your face?

[Insensitive PAP]

It's the same mentality of parents blaming the coach for their kids sucking at sports.

The success of the government is the a function of its citizens. When you just throw your hands up in the air and say you want change, you probably don't function very well with in the system, but you are too prideful to point the finger at yourself.

[Flystripper]

Originally Posted by hyrum

So in this case you'd cut off your nose to spite your face?

Not at all. My face (or identity) is not dependent on a particular nose (or party). In today's day and age I can change my nose and the face benefits.

I prioritize issues and political candidates prioritize issues. The difficult task is not only figuring out if I agree with a candidate on an issue but also if that candidate has similar priorities. This process for me can cross party lines.