Something I Noticed regarding the Difference Between Democrats and Republicans

[sabrina 1]

25. And if everyone were as willing to discuss things, even when they don't necessarily agree, as you

seem to be, I don't think there would be much dissension either. So thank you for the civil discussion. I think all Democrats, real Dems, want what is best for the country first, and they believe their party is the best party to do that.

But they will disagree from time to time, and should be able to do it intelligently. There are a few here, a very few, who regardless of how rational people are, simply resort to personal attacks, but thankfully they are in the minority.

Regarding the issue of Offshore Drilling, I don't remember the details right now, it's been a while, but I do remember listening to Obama's speech when he announced he was going to left the ban, and you may be correct, it may have been a partial lifting of the ban. Maybe it was the way he seemed to be denigrating those who still wanted to keep that ban, in fact I wish we could expand it.

Plus, I remember being thrilled when in his debate with McCain on the issue of Offshore Drilling, he was saying exactly what Democrats wanted him to say, as a representative of all of us. McCain was supporting lifting the ban. Obama's arguments were clear and confident and I was proud of him then.

I don't know why he has changed his mind on some of these issues, and I know the president isn't responsible for everything that happens, but he does have a lot of power over his own party, how they vote etc.

Maybe if we just discussed things rationally, and came to some agreement on some of the issues that some of us are disappointed over, together we could have more influence over the party. On the whole I do think we are pretty much in agreement on the issues though and should not allow the base to be divided. That only helps Republicans.