Just because someone says they are a ______ and you also call yourself a ______ doesn't mean you are responsible for defending any and all actions made by that person. They are not on your "team". If they do something stupid or have an opinion that you disagree with that is ok. Disagree with them. Don't feel compelled to defend their actions or take their opinion as your own.
We use labels to help communicate our personal stances on things, but they should be exactly that, personal stances. If you let the label define your positions you are setting yourself up to look really dumb. Plus, if you haven't thought about the topic who has the right to define your own opinions?
For example, a standard Republican position is small government. However, election after election Republicans elect "republicans" to power who grow the government and do not show any interest in cutting spending.
For you Democrats out there, corporations and their influence in Washington is a hot button topic. The Democrat party is THE party for big donors both individuals and corporations.
So people, stop supporting people who don't actually embrace your ideals. Don't roll over just because they have an R or D by their name.
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