When you hear the word Republican what is the first thing that comes to your mind?

[bigslab]

tax breaks for the rich

cherry picking the bible

hypocrisy

stupidity

the second amendment

Corporations before the people

insanity

[Dargil]

The first. 1) Emancipation Proclamation (1863): The first Republican President, Abraham Lincoln, issued an order freeing all slaves in the confederacy.

And while I'm at it:

2) End of the Civil War (1865): Abe Lincoln guides the north to victory in the Civil War and reunites the nation.

3) Women's right to vote (1872): Republicans Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton write the text of the 19th Amendment, which is introduced by Republican Senator Aaron A. Sargent of California. The Amendment was finally ratified in 1920.'

.4) Construction of the Panama Canal (1904): Under Republican Teddy Roosevelt, America takes control of the Panama Canal and builds it into one of the most crucial locations in world shipping.

5) First woman elected to U. S. House of Representatives (1916): "Jeannette Rankin, Republican from Montana, becomes the first woman elected to the U. S. House of Representatives."

6) The Interstate Highway System (1956): Republican Dwight Eisenhower begins construction of the Interstate highway system.

7) Desegregating schools (1957): Dwight Eisenhower "deployed the 82nd Airborne Division to desegregate Little Rock’s government schools over the strenuous resistance of Governor Orval Faubus (D., Ark.)."

8) The First Asian-American U. S. Senator (1959): The first Asian-American senator, Republican Hiram Fong, is elected in Hawaii.

9) Civil Rights Act of 1960: "Eisenhower signs the GOP’s 1960 Civil Rights Act after it survived a five-day, five-hour filibuster by 18 Senate Democrats."

10) Collapse of the Soviet Union (1991): Ronald Reagan's tireless work against the Soviet Union finally paid off as it formally dissolved in 1991, while his former Vice-President, George H. W. Bush was in office.

11) Welfare reform (1996): After Clinton vetoed two previous versions of welfare reform, Republicans sent it back to him a third time and he finally reluctantly agreed to fulfill has campaign promise and sign the bill.

12) Condi Rice becomes Secretary of State (2005): George W. Bush selected Condi Rice to be his Secretary of State. She was the first black woman ever to hold that position.

Oh. I almost forgot.

13) First Black-American US Senator (1870):
Senator Hiram Revels of Mississippi was the first African American member of the United States Senate. He took the oath of office on February 25, 1870.

Perhaps you brainwashed Millennial and GenEx twits ought to study real history instead of that BS government schools and union teachers are teaching you. I've won a fair amount of bets on ol' Hiram.

Now here's the deal. Dispute ONE SINGLE FACT. ONE.

[FunkyMonkee]

I don't know if Tricky Dickie should be added to the list but, he DID end the Viet Nam war the second time. And, although I don't think I'd give him credit for it, we DID go to the moon under his watch.

[SmokinAces2000]

All of the above

[iiinsOMNIA]

I'm from a very conservative area. Public schools here are trash, so my parents make me go to a private Christian school. Cherry picking the bible is like a hobbie down here.

Every day I wake up and immediately want to cry. Someone please come get me out of this hellhole. The people here are oddly racist too? Honestly, I know not all republicans are horrible people, but this general area paints a pretty bad picture.

[Agape93]

Hypocrisy.

They hate the left for controlling language, but they do it to.
They hate the government interfering in private lives, but they've been doing it for decades.
They claim to love freedom, but restrict it if you're a woman or a religious minority. Namely in Texas where you have to have a religion in order to hold public office.
Etc etc

[burlen]

The connotations associated with the word "Republican" can vary depending on the context and the individual's perspective. Here are some possible connotations that might come to mind for some people:

Political party: For many people, the word "Republican" is primarily associated with the Republican Party, which is one of the two major political parties in the United States. This association can evoke a range of feelings, depending on the individual's political views and experiences with the party. Some may view Republicans positively, while others may have negative associations with the party or its policies.

Conservative values: The Republican Party is generally associated with conservative values, such as limited government, fiscal responsibility, individual liberty, and traditional social values. As a result, the word "Republican" may bring to mind ideas or beliefs that are associated with conservatism.

Patriotism: The word "Republican" is derived from the Latin "res publica," which means "public affairs." As a result, some people may associate the word with patriotism, civic duty, or a commitment to public service.

History and tradition: The Republican Party has a long history in the United States, dating back to the mid-19th century. As a result, some people may associate the word "Republican" with a sense of tradition or historical continuity.

Partisanship: In a political context, the word "Republican" may be associated with partisanship or a tendency to view issues through a party lens. This can evoke negative connotations for some people who value political independence or bipartisanship.

The negative connotations associated with the word "Republican" can vary depending on the context and the individual's perspective. Some possible negative connotations that some people might associate with the word:

Political divisiveness: In recent years, the political climate in the United States has become increasingly polarized, and the word "Republican" may be associated with this divisiveness. Some people may view Republicans as overly partisan or unwilling to compromise, which can be seen as a negative quality.

Resistance to progressive change: As the Republican Party is generally associated with conservative values, some people may view the party and its members as resistant to progressive change or social justice movements.

Racism and xenophobia: Some people may associate the word "Republican" with racism or xenophobia, particularly in light of some controversial comments made by Republican politicians or the party's stance on certain immigration policies.

Climate change denial: The Republican Party has been criticised for its perceived lack of action on climate change, which can be seen as a negative quality by some people who view climate change as a pressing issue.

Anti-LGBTQ+ views: Some people may view the Republican Party as unsupportive of LGBTQ+ rights, due to its stance on issues such as same-sex marriage or transgender rights.

Some possible positive connotations that some people might associate with the word:

Limited government: One of the core values of the Republican Party is limited government, which can be seen as a positive quality by people who believe in individual freedom and minimal government interference in people's lives.

Fiscal responsibility: The Republican Party is generally associated with a commitment to fiscal responsibility, which can be seen as a positive quality by people who value sound financial management.

Traditional values: As a party that is generally associated with conservative values, some people may view the Republican Party as supportive of traditional values such as family values, religious freedom, and personal responsibility.

National security: Some people may associate the word "Republican" with a commitment to national security and a strong military, which can be seen as a positive quality in a time of global conflict and terrorism.

Economic growth: The Republican Party is generally associated with a pro-business stance, which can be seen as a positive quality by people who value economic growth and job creation.

Note that these positive and negative connotations may not be applicable to all Republicans or to the party as a whole, and that political views and beliefs are complex and varied.

[ShiftingMonke]

Bravo!

[LiamJHayden]

Currently? Same as the Democrats. Make lots of promises that they have no intention of keeping, and then spend $Trillions of dollars we don't have, burdening future generations with untold debt.

[Tomisworthless]

Doesn’t being an immigrant imply one would have to leave a country for another?

last time I checked America wasn’t a country but rather a land of various tribes warring with one another for land, resources and recruits whilst murdering innocent women men and babies whilst only retaining young 10-13year old boys

[FunkyMonkee]

Smart people! Y'know, like, Lincoln, who freed the slaves. Trump, who made this country the best it's ever been.

[exitseven]

I say the Second Amendment and the rest of the Constitution as well.

[Anonymous]

All of the above

[DaveToo]

Corruption. But another loaded question.

[BarryLiverstone]

Political party. Same as when I hear Democrat

[Anonymous]

The lesser of two evils.

[nolabels]

A label.