How the GOP Became the Party of the Rich

[Riot]

Joey and Clip-Clop: what did you think of the Rolling Stone article, and the history of the modern Republican party?

[Clip-Clop]

Originally Posted by Riot

Joey and Clip-Clop: what did you think of the Rolling Stone article, and the history of the modern Republican party?

I am totally dis-satisfied with the actions of the federal government since I started following things very closely in '91. I feel that my party (R) has abandoned me and the great many like me over that time.
The article was a bit opinion laden for my tastes but for the most part an accurate portrayal.
I would have appreciated the author possibly mentioning that during his first two years in office with control over the house and senate the Obama White House did absolutely nothing to counter-act what they criticized all along.

[Riot]

Originally Posted by Clip-Clop

I am totally dis-satisfied with the actions of the federal government since I started following things very closely in '91. I feel that my party (R) has abandoned me and the great many like me over that time.
The article was a bit opinion laden for my tastes but for the most part an accurate portrayal.
I would have appreciated the author possibly mentioning that during his first two years in office with control over the house and senate the Obama White House did absolutely nothing to counter-act what they criticized all along.

I agree with your take on the party changing, especially as I was raised "R" starting in the 1960's.

The party of educated, thoughtful conservatism as lead by William F. Buckley Jr. has become ... Glenn Beck and Hannity screeching about evil elites.