Should you have any respect for a polotician who suddenly "changes party"?
954743
I think it shows an independence of character.  Today's republican party has changed significantly in the last few years. For example, they used to strongly "conserve" money and hold the Gov't accountable for spending (other than militarily). The reckless spending in Iraq is a polar opposite of careful spending and accountability.\n\nI had to be true to my own ideas and switched parties as the times changed. \nEmerson said "It is easy in the world to live after the world's opinion; it is easy in solitude to live after our own; but the great man is he who in the midst of the crowd keeps with perfect sweetness the independence of solitude."\n\nIt's important regardless of party to hold true to our character. So my answer is yes I would still have respect for them if I believed in their character.
738618
Excuse me Bradship, I think the Mothership wants you back.  Maybe it's past your bedtime you window licking jerk!\n\nI think pansy flowers would be a better sign for your political party.\nNo, I take that back...a dog licking it's A$$.\n\n\nIt's kindergarden when you have more fun fucking with people.  I guess that didn't come to mind when you posed the question huh?  How long did it take you to get out of there anyway?  Or, are you still there?  Funny, you want to talk about politics and all.  Here you sit in front of your computer at 4:36 am, with NOTHING better to do than to put down Republicans?  That takes a lot of \nB-R-A-I-N power.  Bravo!  Gold star!
866538
After using the proper etiquette, the newly elected official should say that it was fun and a learning experience running against his/her opposer.  Then they will say that their opposer ran a good campaign, and that the area's votes were the deciding factor, that they spoke out about who they wanted, and that he/she was chosen.  Then they will talk about what they will do in their new term, and will use highlights of the past to put a limelight on their future.
252979
Remember you were the elected leader, therefore the majority of the group believes you can handle the job. They are looking to you for leadership, while I dont know if the person holding up the team voted for you, but odds are your arent their favorite person. Id talk to that person if i were you and possibly get rid of them, if need be.
728866
Usually I would say that they pretty much do this on a daily basis, but then again, I should be one to talk since I do the same thing. I'm a Democrat and I've done more of my fair share of slander and rudeness, mainly out of retaliation against the Republicans. However, I think it tends to go both ways.
330499
I thought he got kicked out when Naparis disappeared, instead he is trying to hide. I got an e-mail from someone saying he got Naparis kicked out. I haven't reported him, but very tired of it all. \nEDIT:\nI think I said it wrong. This morning a lady poster told me she thought Stephanvest got Naparis kicked out. Why are only people on the right getting in trouble, I never report anything, but the real nasty kids. Not politics
104807
Do you have opinions of your own? Stick with your friend. You don't make friends for political purposes. You be true to the people who are true to you. Loyalty. \nNo one wants to be friends with the person who keeps on ditching their friends.
83783
Believe me this is better then having only one party. check histoy of comunism. \nWhy did you change your nickname?
696436
A good politician sometimes does not mean only a  good eduction and experience. Sometimes it is a person with a heart that would care genuinely for the welfare of the citizenry.
763311
This isn't an attempt to bash democrats, or republicans.\n\nI don't know whether I'd want them to be either one. I have been watching the answers on this site, and it seems that both sides claim that all they do is point fingers, "Look at what they are doing!" and never do anything about it. Or they say, "This is what I am going to do!" But don't very often get around to it. \n\nThat being said, I'd want it to be someone not fully involved in politics. Or, if they are, I'd just want someone to who would act immediately.
215706
Absolutely. He's conned everybody that's voted for him by switching parties, and made a farce of everybody that payed for his liberal campaign.\n\nedit: Yes, you vote for a person, but he was voted under the impression that he would pursue the liberal platform. It's total BS for him to switch parties.
1095657
Very perceptive grasshopper.  It is ridiculous, I think that Politics makes me nuts.  It goes all the way down to local government.  It is almost as soon as they get into office they forget about all the people and only care for the few. I hate to get started, you never know who's tapping into your conversations anymore: in the name of security we lose our voice.  You gotta say they have some slick moves.
710235
Yes, as long as she is fully aware of what she is supporting. She must know her history and the history of politics. She should be one smart cookie! For instance.....how many people are aware that Bush's grandfather financially supported Hitler? So, one has to dig deep to find the truth about candidates of any party.
558183
Wow, it sounds like this guy has a permanent stick up his ass, so I wouldn't worry about it if I were you.  If you are disciplined because of him, it is definitely a violation of your rights.  You can sit down or stand up whenever the hell you want.  People need to start worrying about themselves, especially when it comes to something like patriotism.  And for all of those people who say "get the hell out of this country," check yourself, please.
975335
There's no "political sin" and nothing to be forgiven. If you 've been saying what you feel to be true, where is the fault? I will never apologize for my opinions or emotions because then I would only be a liar to both myself and the people I've compromised for. If you feel like you're going the wrong direction, just change it. Don't dwell on past actions with regret because ultimately they bring you to the point you want to be at (if you're lucky enough to find that point), and there's really no other way to get there.
700081
Steph...\n\nEh... don't worry, after what Kerry did to set your party back we won't be needing you. The tide has turned sweetheart.\n\nI'd rather you stay as a poster child for the Democrats, sassy but with no substance. Can't get any better of an endorsement to vote Republican than that.
1010108
It does, if the party is implicit about it. If they are fully aware that one of their star politicians is corrupt, but let him get away with it anyway. Then the party is corrupt for helping him. But if the party really didn't know that their politician was corrupt, then it does not make the party corrupt.