Reply #36: They questioned why we went into Iraq..

[SeekerofTruth]

My dad served in the Navy during the Korean war, we both agreed going into Afghanistan was viable. When we discussed Iraq, he agreed that it was wrong. We haven't really discussed any other wars in the last 20 years.

I consider my parents typical Republicans. There is a way to get them to vote for Democrats, the problem is we keep pushing all the wrong issues.

I look at Rod Blageovich here in Illinois as an example of how Democrats can win back the government. He promised NOT to raise taxes. He kept his promise, and my republican neighbors say they'll vote for him just because of that alone.

In essence, the republicans I know, don't like the government increasing taxes and spending more money. If a Democrat has that as a platform, they can get enough votes to win the elections.

As my dad said "Bush makes me sick with his crap of a prescription drugs programs, it's just more government crap and only increases the deficit.". He and I believe the government should only spend money if they have it, without increasing taxes. (Fiscal responsibility).

BTW, he doesn't have a problem with welfare, just not outrageous amounts of welfare being given to people for years. In essence, the government can have a safety net, just not too big.