Hi Aussie Mark
Well, I'd sure like to tell you that it ain't so, but I'm afraid that your observations are generally correct. Here in the States, if you're a 'real' christian, then you'll vote Republican...is what the Republicans, many not all, seem to believe around here. Now in the Republican party if you don't bow down to and throw your full and unwavering loyalty to promote whatever lie the leadership throws out to their fellow Republicans, then you're not really a Republican. You're what is referred to as a Rino (Republican in name only).
This phenomenon seems to be most prevalent in the Republican party, In both the Democratic or Independent parties, there is a lot less importance and demand that every member cowtow to some strict allegiance policy. They can pretty much disagree with particular issues without much problem, although on very important legislation there can be some bad feelings among the respective party.
This year, both Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin have both been voting outside the democratic party. While there have been some heated words, nobody claims that they aren't fully supportive Democratic policy makers. Although Mrs. Sinema has chosen to move to the Independent party, it's her choice and no one seems to be pushing her to leave the Democratic party. She just personally feels that the Democratic party is out of step with her political ideals and so she has moved to Independent.
God bless,
Ted
Well, I'd sure like to tell you that it ain't so, but I'm afraid that your observations are generally correct. Here in the States, if you're a 'real' christian, then you'll vote Republican...is what the Republicans, many not all, seem to believe around here. Now in the Republican party if you don't bow down to and throw your full and unwavering loyalty to promote whatever lie the leadership throws out to their fellow Republicans, then you're not really a Republican. You're what is referred to as a Rino (Republican in name only).
This phenomenon seems to be most prevalent in the Republican party, In both the Democratic or Independent parties, there is a lot less importance and demand that every member cowtow to some strict allegiance policy. They can pretty much disagree with particular issues without much problem, although on very important legislation there can be some bad feelings among the respective party.
This year, both Krysten Sinema and Joe Manchin have both been voting outside the democratic party. While there have been some heated words, nobody claims that they aren't fully supportive Democratic policy makers. Although Mrs. Sinema has chosen to move to the Independent party, it's her choice and no one seems to be pushing her to leave the Democratic party. She just personally feels that the Democratic party is out of step with her political ideals and so she has moved to Independent.
God bless,
Ted