Chicago tribune article: Dems of yore - The Firearms Forum

tireman7.62x54r · 12-15-2009, 07:58 PM

Found this in last Sunday's paper.

Dems of yore
What happened to the Democratic Party?

During the '40s and '50s, it stood for helping low- and middle-income citizens in finding jobs.

It stood for patriotism and strong national defense.

It stood for traditional values -- God, lending a hand to those in need and a strong economy through minimal taxation.

It was the party of Harry Truman, who ended World War II and stood up to the communist Chinese in Korea.

It was the party of JFK, who cut taxes to get an economy in recession moving again and backed down the Soviets in Cuba.

Something happened in the '60s going forward.

It gradually changed from the party of the traditional working man to the party of the post-modern victim. Its philosophy changed from its Judeo-Christian ethic to the Me First Party, highlighting any and all grievances and ever-expanding entitlements.

It is the party of debt and taxation, the party of contempt of country and religion, the party of socialism.

It is now the party of Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank and, yes, Barack Obama.

No, this is not your father's Democratic Party anymore.

-- Gary Ziolkowski, Crown Point, Ind.

Blackhawk Dave · 12-15-2009, 10:30 PM

Texas was solid Democrat until the 60's when it started turning left. Like I told others, I didn't leave the Dems, they left me. Now, the Repubs have left me as well.

armedandsafe · 12-16-2009, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by Blackhawk Dave

Texas was solid Democrat until the 60's when it started turning left. Like I told others, I didn't leave the Dems, they left me. Now, the Repubs have left me as well.

Same for me. We are getting some strong candidates stepping up over here on the Eastside of WA and they are professing the Republican Party, because that is where the votes are. They sure don't sound like the Republicans in DC (nor in Seattle,) though. They sound much like they know how to think about what's the best for their constituents, rather than their own wallets. Scares the crap out of the R leadership.

Pops

oscarmayer · 12-16-2009, 04:36 AM

this is going to sound bad but the ruin of the dem party is and can be directly related to the civil rights movement. entitlements and the notion that somehow white america owes something to the black race for years of oppression.

Insulation Tim · 12-16-2009, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by oscarmayer

this is going to sound bad but the ruin of the dem party is and can be directly related to the civil rights movement. entitlements and the notion that somehow white america owes something to the black race for years of oppression.

+1000

ampaterry · 12-16-2009, 07:24 AM

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Originally Posted by oscarmayer

this is going to sound bad but the ruin of the dem party is and can be directly related to the civil rights movement. entitlements and the notion that somehow white america owes something to the black race for years of oppression.

You are right.
That DOES sound bad.

Unfortunately for all of us, however, it is absolutely TRUE!

12-15-2009, 07:58 PM	#1
tireman7.62x54r V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Illinois Posts: 149	Chicago tribune article: Dems of yore Found this in last Sunday's paper. Dems of yore What happened to the Democratic Party? During the '40s and '50s, it stood for helping low- and middle-income citizens in finding jobs. It stood for patriotism and strong national defense. It stood for traditional values -- God, lending a hand to those in need and a strong economy through minimal taxation. It was the party of Harry Truman, who ended World War II and stood up to the communist Chinese in Korea. It was the party of JFK, who cut taxes to get an economy in recession moving again and backed down the Soviets in Cuba. Something happened in the '60s going forward. It gradually changed from the party of the traditional working man to the party of the post-modern victim. Its philosophy changed from its Judeo-Christian ethic to the Me First Party, highlighting any and all grievances and ever-expanding entitlements. It is the party of debt and taxation, the party of contempt of country and religion, the party of socialism. It is now the party of Nancy Pelosi, Barney Frank and, yes, Barack Obama. No, this is not your father's Democratic Party anymore. -- Gary Ziolkowski, Crown Point, Ind. -->

12-15-2009, 10:30 PM	#2
Blackhawk Dave Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Denton, TX Posts: 593	Re: Chicago tribune article: Dems of yore Texas was solid Democrat until the 60's when it started turning left. Like I told others, I didn't leave the Dems, they left me. Now, the Repubs have left me as well.

12-16-2009, 04:36 AM	#4
oscarmayer Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Contributor Posts: 2,387	Re: Chicago tribune article: Dems of yore this is going to sound bad but the ruin of the dem party is and can be directly related to the civil rights movement. entitlements and the notion that somehow white america owes something to the black race for years of oppression.