My New Party

In America, the main dividing principle between the two parties is the idea of big v. small government. Since right now the big government idea has control, I’m going to assume the small government idea fades out and the GOP dissolves. As our text notes, the two main parties right now are clearly divided on issues, so on most issues my new party will simply just be the opposite stance of the Democrats; they want gun control, I want gun rights, they are pro-choice, my party will be pro-life and so on. These are BIG, black and white, hot button issues that if I took a different stance on them it would simply resemble the Democrats too much, therefore not giving my new party any defining characteristics. It’s the other issues that my party will take a new stance on compared to the GOP such as gay rights, legalization of marijuana, etc. that will set us apart and allow for our rise to power.

Our leaders would be the new young guns of the current (now presumably extinct) GOP, most notably Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal. In addition, Rep. Paul Ryan could play a large role if so chooses. Our platform would have more of a traditional tone than the current GOP. It would promote hard work and good decision making, and reward those who are successful. In addition, we would be all about helping the helpless and those who are making an effort to better their lives, but would not help the clueless like the Democrats do. We would take somewhat libertarian stance for those who deserve it, but still have an extremely strong government. Good, law-abiding Americans should be allowed to do what they want as long as it isn’t a detriment to anyone else, but we would not give those same rights to non-Americans; most notably terrorists of enemy combatants. Some key issues would be the legalization of marijuana w/ restrictions; if you want to smoke it in your basement, that’s fine, all the power to you. But don’t expect the government to help you if you become addicted like our current government does. We would also allow gays to marry, as our government can’t determine who can love who. However, gays wouldn’t be given all the same rights as married couples, in order to protect the sanctity of traditional marriage and prevent marriages strictly for the benefits.

Most of our issues we own would be borrowed for the GOP, but w/ our own twist on them. We would still own the issue of pro-life, however, exceptions would be made in cases where the mother didn’t voluntarily become impregnated; she shouldn’t have to carry a baby for 9 months that she didn’t choose to. However, if the baby was conceived by your own doing or carelessness, abortions wouldn’t be allowed. We’d also own the gun rights issues, but w/ more restrictions, yet still allowing gun ownership. People have a constitutional right to bear arms, however an EXTREMELY limited few have an actual reason to own an assault weapon, so those would basically be banned, and in addition, the registration laws would become much more rigorous in order to make sure those purchasing guns are purchasing them for the right reasons.

While it would most likely take even the best parties a few election cycles to catch on and gain momentum, I feel that by appealing to a traditional America w/ the idea that if they are willing to put in the work, their government will work w/ them and allow them to succeed, I feel we would appeal to a vast majority of Americans; and more specifically, those Americans who are actually voting.