Two Americas, Ideologically Speaking
A fascinating observation from Marvin Olasky about how ideologicaly split the parties have become:
(From 1972 to 2002, the average Republican in the House of Representative jumped from voting 63 percent conservative to 91 percent, according to the American Conservative Union, while the average Democrat’s score dropped from 32 percent to 13 percent.)And yet, be careful what you ask for. The problem with two differentiated parties (although still not as differentiated as some Christian conservatives would like) is that when a governor or president is a scoundrel, voters ideologically aligned with him don’t have a good choice. They either have to vote for a person without character or for someone personally right but ideologically wrong.
Actually, I’m pleased to support this president. He is not nearly Reganesque as I would want him to be, but hey — we are at war and I don’t know of anyone I trust more to protect the future of my granddaughter.
Unfortunately, I feel that the ideological divide in America is building to a boiling point. If this election is as close as the last I think, America will face the possibility of a Second Civil War. The separation between the two major ideologies is so great I believe one small incident could spark a firestorm throughout America. I hope this is not the case, but there are more signs each day of a coming conflict.
I don’t think you’re right, but if you are I’m glad to be on the side with the guns.
How long would it take for Texas to invade and secure California. Should we start a pool?