Ben wrote:
> Hyerdahl wrote:
> > Ben wrote:
> >
> > (edit)
> > >
> > > Today's Republicans are no more true conservatives than today's
> > > Democrats are true liberals.
> >
> > I tend to agree with you, Ben.  In most ways Republicans are
liberal
> in spending and in the growth of govt. but in other ways, they have
> still been kidnapped by religious fundamentalists.  If we had
Republicans> like Ike, back in the 50s, even I might be able to vote
Republican.> :-)  I voted for Ronald Reagan, first time out.  But even
Reagan was> not as interested in religous fundies.  As to Democrats, I
still think > they are the party with the umbrellas. :-)  But I agree
with you that > they too have lost their way a bit. > Personally, I'd
like to see a third party that really DID represent> the
> > middle class, a party that would restrict legal immigration to
those
> > who would contribute to our society, and enforce control over
illegal
> > immigration, a party that would prevent outsourcing of our nation's
> > jobs and find alternate sources of less expensive energy, a party
> that > would protect our nation's resources for future generations,
without > placing the spotted owl before people.  Hmmmmm  Do you want
to run, > ....or shall I?  :-)
>
>
> I gotta tell you, if I could find that party, I'd hop on in a second.
>
Me too.  >

Today, I read an interesting article by Michael Kinsley comparing the
> numbers between Democratic and Republican presidents, and how
> government spending actually grew under Republicans.

I have always thought that so, but I'd love to have your source
material if you think of it.


  Although the article was heavy on stats, and we all know what can be
done with stats, there were certainly some interesting comparisons
there.  Food> for thought.

Yup.  Perhaps 'Ahnuld' will run.  :-)



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