The GOP in its current manifestation—that which has evolved (devolved?) since the 1980s, is not the abstract opposite of the current manifestation of the Democratic Party. For issue upon issue, the GOP position is so extreme that the “opposite” Democratic position would have to be equally as extreme. A “Bizarro” Democratic party, if you will.
For instance, regarding rights of individuals to choose freely whom they wish to marry, the GOP position is that only a male and a female should legally be allowed to marry, and under no circumstances should same sex partners be allowed the same right. The Dem position is that every person of legal age should have the right to choose their marrying partner. Bizarro Democratic Party position on gay marriage: Only gay marriages should be allowed.
Regarding a woman’s right to choose to have an abortion. The GOP position: Never under any circumstances, even in the case of incest, rape and the safety of the mother. The Bizarro Democrat position: All fetuses must be aborted, but only after the father has been subjected to a twelve inch anal probe. Violators subject to arrest. Harsh, I know. But it’s what the Bizarro Dems call for. Similarly, the right to contraception. Bizarro Dem position? All women must be forced to use contraception at all times. Bizarro Dem representative must be present at all coital encounters for monitoring and reporting purposes.
Regarding the option to raise taxes on the wealthy, even just a little bit. GOP: When hell freezes over. Bizarro Dems: 100% tax on all income for those making over $250,000 per year.
Ok, now it's your turn. Just list a GOP position and think, "what would a fucked-in-the-head off-balance Democratic do that is the opposite of that position?" Isn't this fun?
Please do not try and apply Platonic, stoic, Aristotelian , symbolic or any other type of logic to this diary. Remember, this is the Bizarro Democratic Party, which requires, ironically, just like the GOP, that you leave your logic at the door.