The party needs self-examination to prevent drifting away from democracy.
Rioters loyal to President Donald Trump rally at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. The Republican Party appears to be shifting toward autocracy. We should safeguard our government by preventing the party from being manipulated by elite groups or cults. Such influences erode the principles upon which the party was built, particularly inclusiveness and openness. Derailing from the rules of the game can herald ominous consequences domestically and internationally.
Nearly 25 years later, I see the Republican Party distancing itself from its own core principles and instead drifting toward blind loyalty to an individual, rather than being a guardian of the party’s principles and democratic culture. This might appear to be an extreme view, but neither ignoring the warning nor criticizing the party’s policy should be seen as being against the party.
The Republican Party’s image is increasingly tied to culture wars, as well as positions that are seen as anti-environment, anti-immigration and anti-abortion, as well as reneging on promises made by past presidents. I am not quite that pessimistic, but warnings should be heeded, and dissent should not be stifled. The party should be a guardian of its principles, standing firm in upholding those values both at home and abroad. To maintain and pursue these objectives, the party must engage in rigorous self-examination.If history teaches us anything, it’s that nations that unwittingly fall under the sway of cult-like movements often face severe consequences. Italy and Germany stand as prominent examples.
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