An Honest Look at the Democratic Party’s Past and Present

OPINION – As an American deeply concerned about the trajectory of our nation, I find myself reflecting deeply on the historical and contemporary actions of the Democratic Party. This reflection compels me to share why it might be time for fellow citizens to reconsider their allegiance to this party, whose actions often contrast starkly with the principles they claim to uphold.

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The Democratic Party’s historical roots are entangled with some of the most reprehensible chapters in American history. Originally the party of the Confederacy, it staunchly supported the institution of slavery. Even after the Civil War, Democrats were the primary enforcers of Jim Crow laws, which sanctioned racial segregation and disenfranchised millions of African Americans across the Southern United States. Their opposition to civil rights movements is a dark stain that persisted well into the 20th century.

Though Congress passed legislation designed to curb Klan terrorism, the organization saw its primary goal—the reestablishment of white supremacy—fulfilled through Democratic victories in state legislatures across the South in the 1870s.

A particularly egregious aspect of Democratic history is the party’s involvement with the Ku Klux Klan. Founded by Southern Democrats in the late 19th century, the Klan aimed to overthrow Republican state governments in the South, especially those that supported African American rights. The Klan’s campaign of violence and terror was an effort to maintain white supremacy and disenfranchise African Americans, aligned with the Democratic agenda of that era.

Another severe violation of civil liberties occurred under Democratic President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who ordered the internment of over 100,000 Japanese Americans during World War II, based solely on racial prejudice. This breach of American principles, where citizens were judged and imprisoned for their ancestry rather than their actions, was a stark departure from the values of liberty and justice.

While the Democratic Party played a role in the civil rights era of the 1960s, it does not erase its earlier antagonism towards those very rights. This shift seems more a matter of political expediency than a genuine commitment to justice.

With the Japanese-initiated attack on Pearl Harbor, the United States was plunged into the midst of World War II. Nearly two months after the attack, President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued Executive Order 9066.

In more contemporary terms, the Democratic Party’s problematic aspects are glaringly evident in its handling of urban environments, which I view as modern-day mechanisms for control rather than empowerment. The inner cities, largely under Democratic leadership, suffer from high unemployment rates, rampant crime, and dismal educational outcomes. These areas are often marked by a significant dependence on welfare systems, which, while providing necessary aid, also risk encouraging a cycle of poverty. For example, statistics show that African Americans are disproportionately affected by violent crimes in these urban settings, a situation exacerbated by ineffective Democratic policies that fail to address the root causes of crime and economic disparity.

Furthermore, the issue of abortion and its ties to eugenics is a troubling aspect of modern Democratic policy. The historical support for eugenic practices by prominent Democrats, who pushed for sterilization and other means to prevent the supposedly ‘unfit’ from reproducing, mirrors today’s high rates of abortion in minority communities. The targeting of these communities by abortion providers can be seen as a continuation of these discredited eugenic ideas, contributing to what some might argue is a form of modern-day eugenics.

The night that Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, his special assistant Bill Moyers was surprised to find the president looking melancholy in his bedroom. Moyers later wrote that when he asked what was wrong, Johnson replied, “I think we just delivered the South to the Republican party for a long time to come.”The night that Democratic President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964, his special assistant Bill Moyers was surprised to find the president looking melancholy in his bedroom. Moyers later wrote that when he asked what was wrong, Johnson replied, “I think we just delivered the South to the Republican party for a long time to come.”

The rhetoric within the Democratic Party has also become alarmingly divisive. The portrayal of Trump supporters as universally extremist or likened to Nazis grossly oversimplifies the complex reasons many Americans chose to support the former president. This kind of rhetoric does more to deepen divisions within our republic than to heal them.

Moreover, the Democratic Party often displays a selective approach to addressing bigotry. The reluctance to condemn anti-Semitic remarks by some of its members starkly contrasts with the party’s vocal opposition to other forms of racism. This inconsistency raises questions about the party’s commitment to fighting hate in all its forms.

The Democrats will deny all of these things. As always, they will distort and try to project blame on Republicans. There is no larger admission of guilt than this. We should stand up and account. Enough of the lies! This persistent pattern of denial and deflection only highlights the need for a deeper examination and a willingness to confront the uncomfortable truths about the party’s past and present behaviors. It’s imperative that we, as citizens, demand transparency and accountability from our political leaders, rather than accept a narrative conveniently reshaped to absolve them of their historical and ongoing responsibilities.

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Given these points, the Democratic Party today seems to prioritize political power over genuine advocacy for justice and liberty. This prioritization, evident from historical actions to current policies, prompts a critical reevaluation of the party’s alignment with the fundamental American values.

In our republic, our greatest strength is our ability to question, reassess, and if necessary, change our affiliations. Moving away from the Democratic Party is not about rejecting the ideals of social justice and liberty but about seeking a political group that genuinely upholds these principles without contradiction.

For those who feel that the Democratic Party no longer represents their principles, exploring other political options or pushing for substantial reforms within the party is not merely an option—it is imperative. We must demand accountability and integrity not only from our leaders but also from the institutions they represent. Ensuring that our political affiliations truly reflect our principles is crucial in maintaining the integrity of our republic.

Reflecting on the full scope of the Democratic Party’s history and its recent actions compels me to advocate for a reassessment of our political affiliations. If we are to progress as a nation, holding all political parties to account is not just our right but our duty. For those disillusioned with the Democratic Party, seeking alternatives that genuinely respect and promote our foundational values of liberty and justice is both a reasonable and necessary course of action.

5 thoughts on “An Honest Look at the Democratic Party’s Past and Present

  1. This subject could go on forevor. The Democrat Party is moving closer and closer to Socialism is a major concern.

  2. It’s not hard to understand the Communist Democratic Party when they have in excess of 70 members belonging to the Communist Party USA and another group of these Democrats belong to the Humpty Dumpty Institution, a CCP organization.

  3. Disgusting, the photo of Biden in a Military uniform. He bragged about acting as though He was an asthmatic and wheezed during his physical. He later bragged about ducking Military Service. From Biden It Was To Be Expected. Is there anything he will not cheat or Lie about? Now We learn Biden AND SON ARE AGENTS OR EMPLOYEES OF THE CCP.

  4. I have said it all along you get what you vote for and that is what you deserve. After the civil war the democrats up North still kept slaves and had no desire to set them free! I worked downtown Chicago for nine years, and I never could understand why, after Richard Daley passed away, the citizens kept re-electing democrats to offices in the city. They are still doing it and the city is headed downhill at a faster and faster rate. I worked for the state and the federal governments for 46 years total and I saw, and heard so many crooked things that it’s a wonder that the federal and state governments haven’t collapsed in on them selves.

  5. A very very good article on the history of the Democrat Party. I do have to say, however, that all is not what it appears to be. It is my belief that Alex Jones, muckraker extraordinaire, hit the nail on the head years ago when he said that “there isn’t a dime’s worth of difference between the two parties!”.

    Former president Richard Nixon said the same thing on the old David Frost show , when he said “have you ever noticed that nothing ever really changes?”. He meant between Democrat and Republican administration’s. Legislation that you thought was dead and buried simply just gets put on the shelf and, when the time is right, gets dusted off and put back into play. National Health Care (Hillary Clinton) couldn’t work at the time, but Obama comes along and presto! all of a sudden qe have a broken health care system.

    Again, great article, but as I said, there’s more than what meets the eye.

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