Can the Republicans Be Saved From Obsolescence?

PkrBum wrote:You can find this theme on every leftist/progressive propaganda site on the web. Who really thinks they have insight?

Floridatexan wrote:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/02/17/magazine/can-the-republicans-be-saved-from-obsolescence.html?ref=magazine&_r=0

othershoe1030 wrote:...Young people, according to this article, even if they are fiscally conservative are turned off big time by the ultra conservative social positions, taken by the party. It sounds as if the GOP needs to lighten up on the social issues and concentrate on the fiscal side of things...

Damaged Eagle wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:...Young people, according to this article, even if they are fiscally conservative are turned off big time by the ultra conservative social positions, taken by the party. It sounds as if the GOP needs to lighten up on the social issues and concentrate on the fiscal side of things...

I'm listed as Republican though I consider myself Independent.

So which of the many social issues do you wish to discuss darlin'?

I'm more than willing to discuss them with you.

*****CHUCKLE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObL3L6MRvN4

othershoe1030 wrote:

Damaged Eagle wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:...Young people, according to this article, even if they are fiscally conservative are turned off big time by the ultra conservative social positions, taken by the party. It sounds as if the GOP needs to lighten up on the social issues and concentrate on the fiscal side of things...

I'm listed as Republican though I consider myself Independent.

So which of the many social issues do you wish to discuss darlin'?

I'm more than willing to discuss them with you.

*****CHUCKLE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObL3L6MRvN4

Here's what I'm talking about, from the article. It is what young voters had to say about their perception of standard Republican Party positions. It doesn't matter what I think of their positions. They are loosing the younger generation and will continue to shrink unless they do some serious re-evaluating of where they are and where they are going. The current path is pointing toward becoming an even more irrelevant party. (This excerpt is from page four of the article.)

Anderson concluded the group on a somewhat beseeching note. “Let’s talk about Republicans,” she said. “What if anything could they do to earn your vote?”

A self-identified anti-abortion, “very conservative” 27-year-old Obama voter named Gretchen replied: “Don’t be so right wing! You know, on abortion, they’re so out there. That all-or-nothing type of thing, that’s the way Romney came across. And you know, come up with ways to compromise.”

“What would be the sign to you that the Republican Party is moving in the right direction?” Anderson asked them.

“Maybe actually pass something?” suggested a 28-year-old schoolteacher named Courtney, who also identified herself as conservative.

The session with the young men was equally jarring. None of them expressed great enthusiasm for Obama. But their depiction of Republicans was even more lacerating than the women’s had been. “Racist,” “out of touch” and “hateful” made the list — “and put ‘1950s’ on there too!” one called out.

Showing a reverence for understatement, Anderson said: “A lot of those words you used to describe Republicans are negative. What could they say or do to make you feel more positive about the Republican Party?”

“Be more pro-science,” said a 22-year-old moderate named Jack. “Embrace technology and change.”

“Stick to your strong suit,” advised Nick, a 23-year-old African-American. “Clearly social issues aren’t your strong suit. Stop trying to fight the battle that’s already been fought and trying to bring back a movement. Get over it — you lost.”

Damaged Eagle wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:

Damaged Eagle wrote:

othershoe1030 wrote:...Young people, according to this article, even if they are fiscally conservative are turned off big time by the ultra conservative social positions, taken by the party. It sounds as if the GOP needs to lighten up on the social issues and concentrate on the fiscal side of things...

I'm listed as Republican though I consider myself Independent.

So which of the many social issues do you wish to discuss darlin'?

I'm more than willing to discuss them with you.

*****CHUCKLE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ObL3L6MRvN4

Here's what I'm talking about, from the article. It is what young voters had to say about their perception of standard Republican Party positions. It doesn't matter what I think of their positions. They are loosing the younger generation and will continue to shrink unless they do some serious re-evaluating of where they are and where they are going. The current path is pointing toward becoming an even more irrelevant party. (This excerpt is from page four of the article.)

Anderson concluded the group on a somewhat beseeching note. “Let’s talk about Republicans,” she said. “What if anything could they do to earn your vote?”

A self-identified anti-abortion, “very conservative” 27-year-old Obama voter named Gretchen replied: “Don’t be so right wing! You know, on abortion, they’re so out there. That all-or-nothing type of thing, that’s the way Romney came across. And you know, come up with ways to compromise.”

“What would be the sign to you that the Republican Party is moving in the right direction?” Anderson asked them.

“Maybe actually pass something?” suggested a 28-year-old schoolteacher named Courtney, who also identified herself as conservative.

The session with the young men was equally jarring. None of them expressed great enthusiasm for Obama. But their depiction of Republicans was even more lacerating than the women’s had been. “Racist,” “out of touch” and “hateful” made the list — “and put ‘1950s’ on there too!” one called out.

Showing a reverence for understatement, Anderson said: “A lot of those words you used to describe Republicans are negative. What could they say or do to make you feel more positive about the Republican Party?”

“Be more pro-science,” said a 22-year-old moderate named Jack. “Embrace technology and change.”

“Stick to your strong suit,” advised Nick, a 23-year-old African-American. “Clearly social issues aren’t your strong suit. Stop trying to fight the battle that’s already been fought and trying to bring back a movement. Get over it — you lost.”

I said that I was more than willing to discuss these social issues with you. However if all you want to do is point fingers at which party does what then...

Let's talk about why the Democrats and you supposedly enlightened progressive liberals are so hell bent on showing your discrimination and prejudice towards other minority groups in this country by awarding special privileges to specific minority groups while ignoring the plight of others.

*****SMILE*****

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Tdu4uKSZ3M

othershoe1030 wrote:
The headline for the thread is about the condition of the Republican Party in its current incarnation. Now, to me, that's an interesting topic with historic background, voter turnout numbers, you know, real stuff.

It is not a matter of pointing fingers at all. It is a case of taking a look at the party's philosophy and tactics surrounding their attempts to win elections, raise money and communicate who they are to voters.

The only reason I mentioned the social issues was because that was the area that turned off the younger generation. I was just saying that perhaps the R's should emphasize points that were not as negative to young people. The party's current stance is out of step with the views of the coming generations.

As to your vague comments about liberals and prejudices, minorities, and so on...more blanks need to be filled in before it makes much sense.

2seaoat wrote:I think its so cute that the left is so worried about the condition of the republicans lol

I guess cute is losing another election cycle. As a lifetime Republican, we will get our party back from the crazies, and Republicans will win.

2seaoat wrote:Youre about as republican as I am a pleidian. Laughing


What is a pleidian?

2seaoat wrote:She misspelled 'sober'.

Well, I forgot to plug into advanced google searches for translate......they have a new language.......its called Chrissy.......but the Chinese are learning it and are afraid we are going to utilize Chrissy as a codebreaker during a war.