Top five ways to bring men back to the party

[westerebus]

8. I'm not so sure.

I think it's more to do with people simply becoming distrustful of the current political organizations. Either party has 20-25% of the vote depending on location. It's the unaffiliated, the independents that swing elections.

I just do not see many of the men I know joining or rejoining the Democratic Party. Those who were in have moved to the independent side of the rooster. Some remain and will vote the party line or stay home if they do not like the state of affairs.

The republican men I know are mostly anti-tax pro gun and for the most part don't care about social issues. Then there's the true crazy that are the edge that gets the most attention and are the faux news believers. They will never come over.

So what's left are the independents. What's their concern? JOBS. Jobs that pay decent wages. Jobs that a man can do that takes care of his family. That may sound sexist to some people, but, it is what it is.

There is nothing equitable in a capitalistic economic system. Men have born the brunt of job losses and job displacement for the last half a century.

The party that puts up the person who's willing to go all in to turn this economy into the powerhouse it can be will get the votes of men.

The question to ask is did men vote for R-money because of his social values? Or just because he was a rich white guy? I'd bet rich white guy is the answer.

While the 46% of us who did vote Obama may have thought we are not going to make the mistake that was made when Jimmy Carter was dumped for a slickster named Raygun. I'm sure there are many other reasons to have voted Obama to a second term, his economic policy is not one of them IMO.

All that said, I do think starting with ending the draft for males in this country is a stepping stone in the right direction. Gender equality is a major major plus.

The rest is proof positive that lifting up both genders in terms of health, economics and general welfare ensures benefits for all which remains the goal of progressive thinkers.

It is and will never be a zero sum game when addressing gender issues which require we share equally in the responsibility and benefits that would make life that much better for everyone.

thanks for listening..