This is a case in point in my view of what turns moderates off to the Republican party -- and I think speaks clearly to why we scored so lowly on some of those questions.
In my view, the idea that we are heading for revolution over this election is absurd. Take a look around. The United States, the most powerful country in history, despite being deeply divided, just had a peaceful election. The result was not rioting in the streets, it was as it always was, the people spoke, and their decision has been accepted. Our system works -- better than any system on the planet, and this election just proves it again.
Those who talk of war and revolution are the extreme minority, and sadly many in the middle will ID that as the Republican response to this election -- further entrenching in their minds that we are radicals.
Look at the facts -- Republicans have serious disagreements with Democrats over policy issues, Obamacare is a good example. We didn't riot in the streets, we aired our opinions to our leaders, and used the system as designed -- via the courts. We lost, and we accepted it. No one took up arms to change the law -- again, our system worked -- and Republicans worked within the system as it was designed. That is not radical -- it does the brand no good to promote talk of revolution and war because basically we lost an election. That is absurd -- and that is not America.
