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The question really raised by this commentary is “Why do they think they’re Republicans?” A belief that government (State or Federal) must control and manage society is a distinctly socialist viewpoint.

When individuals lose sight of the philosophy that grounds a political party, yet they remain tied to the symbols and habits of that party, is it the party that needs to evolve or the individual? I would say the individual must recognize their position as out of the norm for that political party and move on to one which represents their interests more clearly.

Republicans used to stand for the rights of individuals and property rights; now they’re merely the ‘war and extreme religion’ faction of the Democrat-Socialists.