Reply #72: The obvious distinction is between the 'Leadership'...

[The Doctor.]

and Republican constituents.

I dare say that many Republicans would switch parties if they were more aware of what was going on in the 'leadership'.

Which is why I work towards informing them when I can.

The simple reason I have decided not to change parties is that the original Republican party has simply been hijacked. It would feel like abandoning a terminal patient, if you will.

I did like Clinton for his fiscal restraint. And It makes me very disturbed that so many 'conservatives' allow themselves to believe that he 'inherited' the surplus.

The arms race which originally ran up the debt was crazy, but effectively did in the Soviet Union. An ideal circumstance? Absolutely not - the suffering there is deplorable to this day.

The Republican leadership in the Senate will not allow an investigation into the irregularities (outright crimes) of the 2004 election because they would stand to lose their grip on power.

They are traitors to the Constitution and to the United States.

Perhaps one other reason I remain a Republican...

Other Republicans are much more receptive when I speak to them. This has given me many opportunities to inform people who might have otherwise dismissed me out of hand.