Perhaps, instead of Republicans (R) and Democrats (D), our party names should be the Optimists (O) and the Pessimists (P). Republicans believe in the greatness of the individual, and consequently, the nation, while Democrats think people can’t possibly make it themselves and need the Democrat Party. Republicans think people are inherently good and helpful. Democrats think people are bad and will stick it to you every chance they get. Republicans believe our best days are ahead of us. Democrats think they never got here. Republicans, understanding that people are inherently flawed, will constantly strive to improve and reach their…
How do Democrats attract voters?
Have you ever seen a happy Democrat? What brings a Democrat joy? When I hear Democrats speak, I only hear about how horrible at least some of us are, how bad things are, how angry they are, how outraged we should be, and how we’re never going to stop fighting. To be a Democrat is to be permanently aggrieved. It’s to be permanently angered. Consider how Democrats have positioned themselves. As long as I’ve been following politics, good news like lowering unemployment, more jobs, or domestic peace have all been bad news for Democrats. Whatever seems good for the…