Is it true that Democrats are compassionate to the poor? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why we've spent trillions on the poor and why are they still poor?
Is it true that Democrats provide a safety net to those less fortunate? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why the safety net is passed on from generation to generation?
Is it true that Democrats are victims? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. I grew up a victim of poverty and no health care. Wonder why everyone has to be a victim with no successful program to resolve victimhood? Will we all be like this forever?
Is it true that Democrats are so much smarter than everyone else? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why street interviews reveal no one knows what their candidate stands for?
Is it true that Democrats participate in debates with their opponents? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why the Democrat is always the sourpuss pessimist and the opponent is smiling?
Is it true that Democrats were in power for seven years, controlling the White House and Congress for a time? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why they couldn't get their agenda passed?
Is it true that Democrats want to deny guns to criminals? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why those in power who are protected by guns want to restrict guns for the vulnerable ones? Wonder why Japan didn't want to invade a country with armed citizens?
Is it true that Democrats want to protect women's health? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why the paramount legacy of the party is killing minority and female babies.
Is it true that (some) Democrats want to leave a legacy about allowing men to shower with women and girls? Hmmm. That's a tough one! Perhaps I can think of better legacies.
Is it true that Democrats fight for women's rights? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why they don't speak up for subjugated women in other religions who are raped and beheaded or sold as sex slaves?
Is it true that Democrats are generous? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why Democrats (in general - not you, of course) give less to charity than others?
Is it true that Democrats believe big government is the savior? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why big government is the least cost-effective of any institution? Wonder why we have to send money to Washington where bureaucrats skim off salaries and then choose to send it back to the states or choose to withhold it?
Is it true that Democrats want to build bridges instead of walls? Then I might want to be a Democrat. Wonder why some savage killers sneak over the border whom Democrats don't want to live next door to, but they find safety in living next door to a Christian?
Is it true that Democrats invented the word "NIMBY" - Not In My Back Yard? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why other Democrats practice "BANANA" - Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything?
Is it true that classic Democrats like JFK, George Mitchell, Sam Nunn and Daniel Patrick Moynihan looked at all sides of an issue and chose the wisest option? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why today's militant Democrat (not you, of course) says "my way or the highway"?
Is it true that it is the Republicans who are at fault? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why I believe God's Word that says "All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God"? Wonder why I'm an independent?
Is it true that Democrats want to elect a woman simply because she's a woman? Then I might wanna be a Democrat, because we men have mucked things up. Wonder why Jimmy Carter argues against the notion of electing a women just because she's a woman?
Is it true that Democrats are against greed? Then I might want to be a Democrat. Wonder why so many Democrat politicians join Republicans in jail?
Is it true that Democrats pick the very best America has to offer to run for president? Then I might want to be a Democrat. Wonder why the two top contenders are the worst America has to offer?
Is it true that (some) Democrats have cast off the chains of oppression and have no written moral code? Not me. Wonder why it was Republicans that ended slavery?
Is it true that Democrats wouldn't exist but for a populace of low information and a dependency class? Count me out. Wonder why so many remain that way?
Is it true that Democrats avoid stereotyping*? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why, now, the only responses you will see to this from Democrats are personal attacks, rather than soberminded, thoughtful debate or "defriending"?
*Please note, Dear One: None of the above is true of all. Each of us must come to the realization that there are gaps in everyone's worldview and belief system. We often vote for our hopes. Please note, too, that God isn't a member of any political party and that He loves each person He made after thinking of us before the beginning of time. "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief." Here's how we might change our minds to get along: Trust Jesus alone to empower you and me to live our lives as He would live your and my life if He were you or I. Not there yet, but that's my goal.
Is it true that Democrats are compassionate to the poor? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why we've spent trillions on the poor and why are they still poor?
Is it true that Democrats provide a safety net to those less fortunate? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why the safety net is passed on from generation to generation?
Is it true that Democrats are victims? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. I grew up a victim of poverty and no health care. Wonder why everyone has to be a victim with no successful program to resolve victimhood? Will we all be like this forever?
Is it true that Democrats are so much smarter than everyone else? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why street interviews reveal no one knows what their candidate stands for?
Is it true that Democrats participate in debates with their opponents? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why the Democrat is likely the sourpuss pessimist and the opponent is smiling?
Is it true that Democrats were in power for seven years, controlling the White House and Congress for a time? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why they couldn't get their agenda passed?
Is it true that Democrats want to deny guns to criminals? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why those in power who are protected by guns want to restrict guns for the vulnerable ones? Wonder why Japan didn't want to invade a country with armed citizens?
Is it true that Democrats want to protect women's health? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why the paramount legacy of the party is killing minority and female babies.
Is it true that Democrats fight for women's rights? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why they don't speak up for subjugated women in other religions who are raped and beheaded or sold as sex slaves?
Is it true that Democrats are generous? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why Democrats (in general - not you, of course) give less to charity than others?
Is it true that Democrats believe big government is the savior? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why big government is the least cost-effective of any institution? Wonder why we have to send money to Washington where bureaucrats skim off salaries and then choose to send it back to the states or choose to withhold it?
Is it true that Democrats want to build bridges instead of walls? Then I might want to be a Democrat. Wonder why some savage killers sneak over the border whom Democrats don't want to live next door to, but they find safety in living next door to a Christian?
Is it true that Democrats invented the word "NIMBY" - Not In My Back Yard? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why other Democrats practice "BANANA" - Build Absolutely Nothing Anywhere Near Anything?
Is it true that classic Democrats like JFK, George Mitchell, Sam Nunn and Daniel Patrick Moynihan looked at all sides of an issue and chose the wisest option? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why today's militant Democrat says "my way or the highway"?
Is it true that it is the Republicans who are at fault? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why I believe God's Word that says "All have sinned and come short of the Glory of God"? Wonder why I'm an independent?
Is it true that Democrats want to elect a woman simply because she's a woman? Then I might wanna be a Democrat, because we men have mucked things up. Wonder why Jimmy Carter argues against the notion of electing a women just because she's a woman?
Is it true that Democrats are against greed? Then I might want to be a Democrat. Wonder why so many Democrat politicians join Republicans in jail?
Is it true that Democrats pick the very best America has to offer to run for president? Then I might want to be a Democrat. Wonder why the two top contenders are the worst America has to offer?
Is it true that (some) Democrats have cast off the chains of oppression and have no written moral code? Not me. Wonder why it was Republicans that ended slavery?
Is it true that Democrats wouldn't exist but for a populace of low information and a dependency class? Count me out. Wonder why so many remain that way?
Is it true that Democrats avoid stereotyping*? Then I might wanna be a Democrat. Wonder why, now, the only responses you will see to this from Democrats are personal attacks, rather than soberminded, thoughtful debate or "defriending"?
*Please note, Dear One: None of the above is true of all. Each of us must come to the realization that there are gaps in everyone's worldview and belief system. We often vote for our hopes. Please note, too, that God isn't a member of any political party and that He loves each person He made after thinking of us before the beginning of time. "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief." Here's an idea on how you and I can find common ground: Let's you and I endeavor to trust Jesus alone to empower us to live our lives as He would live them if He were you or I - and let's resolve to have no other identity than identity in Christ. If we achieve that, it's impossible to be offended.
