The millions of long time readers of this blog should recognize that when it comes to partisan politics, I am a moderate. I hardly ever vote straight-ticket. When I do, it is a coincidence - and I have have coincidentally voted straight-ticket for both parties.
I have argued with many people that neither party is inherently more moral than the other. Of course, my Rebublican friends always argue that they are the pro-life party - just look at their platform. What these politically naive friends don't realize is that party platforms are just ads to get people elected - they are not promises of how they will govern. I have been involved in many campaigns where Republicans have quietly told me, "I am really pro-choice, but I have to say I am pro-life to get elected". I have also had experience with Democrats that have confided that they are pro-life, but had to state they were pro-choice in order to get elected.
I came across recent articles that provide further evidence that neither party is more moral than the other, even on the issue of abortion! Click here for article from politico.com. Click here for AP article.
"Turn out the lights. The party's over".
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