So the two main parties in America, the republicans and democrats. Is it true there was a time when both parties weren't so different?

I'm from Ireland btw.

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SageWanderer · 70-79, M

There was a time we elected true statesmen who did the best for the country by debate and compromise.

IrishFellaShaney · 41-45, M

@SageWanderer That description doesn't seem to fit modern politicians lol

JaggedLittlePill · 46-50, F

@SageWanderer this is absolutely true....but to say they were not very different is not.

SageWanderer · 70-79, M

@IrishFellaShaney Sad but true.

IrishFellaShaney · 41-45, M

@SageWanderer For sure. It seems to be all about self promotion and nothing else. Media hype

SW-User

@SageWanderer ahhhh I miss true gentlemen like Andrew Jackson and Joseph McCarthy, they just don't make 'em like that anymore.

SageWanderer · 70-79, M

@JaggedLittlePill I remember the Rockefeller Republicans and Blue Dog Democrats. Still not the greatest but between them could at least pass legislation.

SageWanderer · 70-79, M

@SW-User 🤭Joe McCarthy?