So, the whole--What's best for the Party thing, coupled with a few articles stating--this is a fight for the heart and soul of the Party (from both Sanders and Biden camps) got me thinking--What DO the Parties stand for anymore? Here's my take (a non-factual, jest my thoughts and observations not to be misconstrued as anything absolute, opinion)
From my perspective, there are 4 distinct groups in play in todays politics. The Progressive Democrats, The Centrist Democrats, The Centrist Republicans and The Trump Republicans.
Centrist Dems and Repubs are closest in their desire to keep things as they've been, embrace incremental change and both share similar fiscal beliefs. They differ on social issues, some so keen they'll never form consensus
Progressive and Centrist Dems are on board with social issues, but differ in what role the Govt should play in things, Fiscal restraint and Changing/keeping the status Quo. I believe they can overcome differences if the Center moves toward the progressive platform as I don't see the Progressives budging from theirs and I believe Centrist Dems are less hardline about their differences with the Progressives than the Centrist Repubs are with their social differences with the Centrist Dems.
The Trumpers are their own group of special folks who won't ever get along with anyone. That they're in power right now is an aberration. However, as long as they think they're important, they can wield some power, especially if Centrist Repubs keep enabling their agenda to get a few things they want.
Now some will say, the Progressives and Trumpers aren't really Dems or Republicans, but what defines a party? Who defines a Party? I believe that whomever wins this election will make that determination. If it's Sanders--he'll define the Democratic platform going forward changing it forever, if it's Trump--he'll define the GOP platform essentially obliterating what WAS the Republican party. If it's Biden or another D Centrist, the Democratic/Republican Parties as have been know, should survive.
In any case, this is indeed an important election in the History of our country, that--I believe--Can't be overstated.
Just my thought's and ramblings--please feel free to share, contradict and pontificate your ideas/worries/hopes for the future of Political parties in this country.
From my perspective, there are 4 distinct groups in play in todays politics. The Progressive Democrats, The Centrist Democrats, The Centrist Republicans and The Trump Republicans.
Centrist Dems and Repubs are closest in their desire to keep things as they've been, embrace incremental change and both share similar fiscal beliefs. They differ on social issues, some so keen they'll never form consensus
Progressive and Centrist Dems are on board with social issues, but differ in what role the Govt should play in things, Fiscal restraint and Changing/keeping the status Quo. I believe they can overcome differences if the Center moves toward the progressive platform as I don't see the Progressives budging from theirs and I believe Centrist Dems are less hardline about their differences with the Progressives than the Centrist Repubs are with their social differences with the Centrist Dems.
The Trumpers are their own group of special folks who won't ever get along with anyone. That they're in power right now is an aberration. However, as long as they think they're important, they can wield some power, especially if Centrist Repubs keep enabling their agenda to get a few things they want.
Now some will say, the Progressives and Trumpers aren't really Dems or Republicans, but what defines a party? Who defines a Party? I believe that whomever wins this election will make that determination. If it's Sanders--he'll define the Democratic platform going forward changing it forever, if it's Trump--he'll define the GOP platform essentially obliterating what WAS the Republican party. If it's Biden or another D Centrist, the Democratic/Republican Parties as have been know, should survive.
In any case, this is indeed an important election in the History of our country, that--I believe--Can't be overstated.
Just my thought's and ramblings--please feel free to share, contradict and pontificate your ideas/worries/hopes for the future of Political parties in this country.
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