Although tons of issues (e.g., tariffs, slavery, monopolies) aren't as prevalent anymore, it's pretty interesting to see just how little the parties have ACTUALLY changed. Obviously, modern day Democrats aren't supporting racial segregation and modern day Republicans aren't supporting protectionism, and they both get their main support from different areas of the country ... but as far as general principles go, especially when it comes to fiscal policies, they've both stuck to their roots for many, many decades.
Yeah, the 1940 RNC platform sounds like a FOX News piece.
Instead of leading us into More Perfect Union the Administration has deliberately fanned the flames of class hatred.
Instead of the Establishment of Justice the Administration has sought the subjection of the Judiciary to Executive discipline and domination.
Instead of insuring Domestic Tranquility the Administration has made impossible the normal friendly relation between employers and employees and has even succeeded in alienating both the great divisions of Organized Labor.
