of the evolutionary process. This article would lend credence to that as well, as tightly bound communities or tribes would seem to have a higher chance of survival and reproduction than others.
Your description of what the Republican party did and how they did it is exactly right, imo. My father wrote and talked about this starting about 8 years ago. What is interesting to me is that the conservative christians were swayed by two huge political issues - gay marriage and abortion. They were promised the moon and received virtually nothing of what was promised.
I think their disenchantment and feeling that they were used is what is permitting them to now consider a Mormon. At least he says he is on their side when it comes to these issues that they hold so dear. Those that put themselves out there as fundamentalists really let them down.
I share your fear about this election season. The republicans remains very good at sowing fear, uncertainty and doubt. They also remain very good at keeping the opposition divided. That is one of the big reasons that I push for alliances here. Perhaps we can get back to fighting after the elections, but for now we need to circle the wagons, hold hands and sing kumbayah (as I am frequently ridiculed for advocating).
Outside of DU, where I have dedicated a great deal of my life and time for the last 5 years, I am trying to GOTV in this little community and get people to talk about what they want from this election. I also spend some time explaining the health care act, as people's general understanding is so flawed it is frightening.
Always good talking to you longship. I spent the day sewing, which is almost as frustrating as posting on DU at times. I am marginally good at both and trying to get better.
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