[Drill Thrawl]

Well, I took the reference to slavery to be a historical reference to the GOP's roots, and an attempt to point out that when one takes away the social issues, you are left with a rootless party that cannot prosper.

The first time that comparison was made I agree with your assessment but since the social issue\slavery comparison was made six times it went in a different direction.

[mac_truck]

The first time that comparison was made I agree with your assessment but since the social issue\slavery comparison was made six times it went in a different direction.

Rand Paul made headlines in 2010 when he expresssed criticism of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. Perhaps the author is trying to remind readers of that 'controversy' by making such comparisons.

Pretty weak stuff if you ask me.