Republican Party.

The Republican Party commonly referred to as the Grand Old Party, or the GOP, is one out of the two major recognized political organizations of the United States of America. The other political organization, of course, is the known as the Democratic Party. For decades, these two political parties have been at the forefront of leading and directing the American government and political system. There are however, a few minor “third parties” that are lesser known and have a relatively minor impact on American government, politics, and society. Both the Republican Party and Democratic Party are fairly even in terms of supporters, with roughly about half the nation considering themselves republican while the other half shares the democratic point of view. Though both the Republican Party and Democratic Party share the basic republican foundation which is to let the people of the country decide what is best for them, certain Republican principles are quite the opposite of Democratic ideals. The great United States of America is built upon the cornerstone that individuals will have the freedom and justice to choose freely without fear of being persecuted or harassed for their opinions or viewpoints. The two major political parties, the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, stand as true testimonies to the withstanding of the main foundation that our nation is established on.

Relative to the Democratic Party, most republican ideals tend to be more conservative, traditional and ‘old school’, in a sense. In regards to many of the controversial topics that circulate through societies and communities all throughout the nation, the Republican Party often holds a firm stance on conventional values that many of the original republican ‘Founding Fathers’ established. A few prominent names that come to mind are George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Alexander Hamilton. Though there are differing opinions that Americans may have about certain controversial issues, republican values and morals are what paved the way for the people of the United States of America to be at the privileged position that we are in now. However, what many people do not know is that the Republican Party, as we know it today, was not officially established until the 1860’s when the renowned Abraham Lincoln was inaugurated into the Oval Office as the 16th President of the United States of America. Before then, the republican ideals were still in full effect, but the Republican Party was known as the Whig Party, which was then the main opposing political organization of the Democratic Party.

Even with all of the groundbreaking advancements and progressions that we as a society have witnessed, one principle factor has remained firm and steadfast in all societies and communities. Though there are opposing ideas and perspectives between the two major Republican Party and Democratic Party, the fundamental republican standards has withstood the test of time, and will remain unwavering for generations to come. It is no coincidence that the great republican nation in the world is also the greatest country to live in, to prosper and fulfill dreams and opportunities.

Republicans

For as long as the United States of America existed, we were, and still are, the greatest republican nation of all the nations in the world. The very basic foundation that the American government and political system is built upon is the very same principle that the original Republicans, sometimes referred to as the ‘Founding Fathers’ such as Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, John Adams, Alexander Hamilton, or James Madison had in mind when setting the building blocks of our great country. The principles and ideals have eventually paved the way for other prominent Republican figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Ronald Reagan, or Dwight Eisenhower. These buildings blocks have gradually become the permanent cornerstones that the great nation of the United States of America stands on today. The republican principles that allow the citizens of a country decide who is to govern them is a definite formula for the success and prosperity if any nation, economically, politically, and socially. It is not uncommon for countries that are considered republicans to be at a slight advantage over those countries who oppose republican ideas and democratic values. The quality of life for citizens of a republican nation is also somewhat more developed than other nations. This is due to the simple fact that a government with republican attitudes and ideals is more attentive and conscientious to the needs of the general public, the citizens who make the country so great. The republicans of America are not great because of the country rather the United States of America is great because of the republican nature of the people. As the late great former President John F. Kennedy once exclaimed, “Ask not what your country can do for you, ask what you can do for your country”.

The basic principles of a republican nation are simple. Republicans believe that individual citizens, rather than the entire government entity, know what is best for the country and the people are entitled to the freedom of choice. One of the most important points about American government and politics is that no one individual is above the law, and that all citizens of this country are to be treated fairly and equally, no matter what race, ethnicity, religion, gender, or sexual orientation. There is however, a fairly lengthy and extensive history behind the government and political system of United States, and it would be a great understatement to say that we as a society have endured and fought through several trials and tribulations to be at where we stand as a nation today. Though there will undoubtedly be more obstacles for Americans to overcome and withstand, there is neither hesitation nor doubt that our great nation will stand through anything. The patriotism and confidence that Americans exude is a healthy indication of just how powerful and influential a republican nation can be. Had it not been for the moral guidance and resolute stances of the original republicans, our country would be a very different place in our day and age.