In the world of politics both parties have changed over
time. Yet even though the symbols of the Donkey and the Elephant have evolved,
they are closer than ever to their origins in some ways. The Donkey originated
with Andrew Jackson when as a Democrat he ran for president in 1828. His
opponent labeled him as a “Jackass” because of his populist beliefs of small
government and his slogan of “Let the people rule,” which was aimed at allowing
the state governments, not the federal, to oversee the rule of law.
Editorial cartoonist Thomas Nast not only drew the
Jackass, but was responsible for the elephant as well. The elephant was being
frightened by the donkey in wolves clothing and ironically had been fooled by
the “phony scare” to turn from its normal ties, or alliances. This sounds
familiar. In fact, it seems like the same song different verse is being played
today as the Democrats are intimidating the GOP to turn away from their
conservative base to try and fend off the phony charges of not being inclusive
enough. ……To Read More…..
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