History of Division: The Democrats Long Struggle to Steal America

We are told that Democrats are tolerant, the party of inclusiveness, diversity and acceptance. Some of the main ingredients of the American Spirit, indeed, the American Dream itself.

If only the Democrats were in control and we could rid ourselves of those racist, misogynist, allophopic Republicans we could have an equality utopia....

But is that really the case, are Democrats the party of tolerance, inclussion and diversity? Are the Republicans, especially that Orange flamethrower the cause of all this nasty division in our country?

Lets consider a few historical facts to see where these parties started, where they have been and indeed, where they are now.

The Democrat Party was founded in 1828, its founding father was Andrew Jackson perhaps one of the most divisive figures in our country's (then) young history. He was, as were the Democrats, opposed to the abolition of slavery, the institution now believed to be the USA's "original sin". He also signed the Indian Removal Act of 1830 leading to the Trail of Tears and the near eradication of the Native Americans.

Jackson and his Democrats were firmly opposed by the Abolitionist movement which in some form had been in existence longer than America herself.

The Republican party literally emerged in 1854 to oppose the Democrat led fight to expand Slavery. Truly diverse and inclusive the Republican party included African Americans, Whites, Protestants, Catholics, Professionals, Factory Workers, Farmers, Businessmen and virtually all walks of life. By 1858 they were joined by the Anti-slavery Whigs and in 1860 they elected Abraham Lincoln.

Many Democrats led the session movement and nearly all of the original Confederate Government were former Democrats. The Civil War, was in large part the Democratic Party going to war with America.

Republicans, dominated the US (Union) political scene and successfully passed the 13 Ammendment.

After losing the war, a group of unhinged bitter leftists ploted to overthrow the US government and assassinated Abraham Lincoln, with unsuccessful attempts to assassinate other key government officials.

Reconciliation and reconstruction was opposed by Democrats.

The Democrats formed the KKK to enforce fear and terror among the African American communities.

Jim Crow was a Democrat and the racist laws he inspired were opposed and ultimately defeated by Republicans.

MLK was a Republican that led the Civil Rights movement. Republicans passed Civil Rights legislation, Democrats opposed it.

An angry leftist killed MLK

An angry leftist killed JFK

An angry leftist killed RFK

The Democrats have run the "inner cities" for decades and promised African Americans and minorities a fair shake and equality but all they really get is division, the governments thumb on the scale and an empty pocket.

Given the divisive history of the democratic party is it any wonder that we are so divided today?