How can the Republican Party stray so far away from the ideals of one of

[Horse with no Name]

their greatest leaders?
Speaking of Eisenhower and his vision for the Republicans.

"The Republican Party is the Party of the Future because it is the party that draws people together, not drives them apart.

Our Party detests the technique of pitting group against group for cheap political advantage. Republicans view as a central principle of conduct--not just as a phrase on nickels and dimes-that old motto of ours: "E pluribus unum"--"Out of many--One."

Edited to add link and to also add another quote from his speech:

"Finally, a Party of the Future must be completely dedicated to peace, as indeed must all Americans. For without peace there is no future."

http://www.cfinst.org/eguide/PartyConventions/speeches/1956r.html

[tlsmith1963]

1. It *is* Pretty Weird

The Republicans were always against wasteful government spending & and an overly intrusive government, & yet Bush wastes money on Iraq & spies on American citizens. What amazes me is that Republicans who were against this stuff even ten years ago are going along with Bush unquestioningly. What hypocrites.

Tammy

[StClone]

2. When you break a horse

You can ride it till it drops. Bush is that kind of Cowboy.

[rodeodance]

3. Greed, and power.

[Horse with no Name]

4. Another awesome excerpt from this speech

"My friends, the kind of era I have described is possible. But it will not be attained by revolution. It will not be attained by the sordid politics of pitting group against group. It will be brought about by the ambitions and judgments and inspirations and darings of 168 million free Americans working together and with friends abroad toward a common ideal in a peaceful world."

[waiting for hope]

5. I don't think

Abraham Lincoln would recognize the party he help found - he'd definitely would question it all.

[dflprincess]

6. I'm surprised the Republicans in charge today

don't start questioning Eisehower's military record.

[TransitJohn]

8. Haha

No doubt....thanks for the smile.

[BushOut06]

7. Two words: Religious Right

They've hijacked control of the Republican Party. The GOP used to stand for minimal government. Now, they want government involved in practically every aspect of your private life.

[applegrove]

9. Neocon party in Canada got elected on what they said were Canadian

values. They mentioned a whole bunch of things but refused to mention to old standard "good governace". That is a mantra for Canadians. The politicos in the neocon conservative party just plain dumped that basic tenant of Canadian values.

And the new PM wrote a letter where again he re-iterated that he was for Canadian values - and this time - said that Canadian values didn't include governance or any one social program.

They just purposely drop the "text" they don't like.