decisions for me. I was hoping to find anchors to hang on to the
Republican Party – it is a good party, but sadly taken over by
extremists. I did not take the time to become active in the party
machinery to make a point and do my share of work in fixing the rogue
elements or at least speak out against the bad guys and go on the
record.
I have been a Republican since 1984, but since 2006, I have not heard any
republican who can talk peace, all they want to do is bomb, kill and
destroy – they are not builders anymore. They always hate someone or the
other. You rarely find them in interfaith gathering… or peace meetings.
They have voted against equal pay for women – and how can women vote
for these guys? They are anti-many things… is there a hope that we will
have some sensible guy among them to lead?
business, let me mind my own, but let’s be responsible for keeping the
societal balance in tact, I believe in responsible capitalism, where we
do not take advantage of things for our gains at the cost of others and
the environment. Let me not be a pain in the butt for you, nor should
you be one to me. I am against Republican prejudices towards others.
Can a Republican share what is good about the current GOP? I have
written over two dozen pieces how good it “was” or “is” in theory, but
is it good and practical now? Is the party in sync with the public
sentiment of inclusiveness?
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Mike Ghouse is a public speaker, thinker, writer and a commentator on
Pluralism at work place, politics, religion, society, gender, race, culture,
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