The collapse of the Eastern block is not relevant in this matter.
I was talking about the post-communist era, the one in wich we are now. And now, republicans mean bad news to us, in my humble opinion.
I DO remember communism. Totalitarian regimes have a "je ne sais qui" wich you won't soon forget
Also... When I say "republican" I mean "republican administrations", NOT "republican party members".
Anyway, if you are pro-drugs and pro-prostitution (go Amsterdam!), how can you call yourself a Republican. What's the point? What's a republican, if he doesn't stick to party policy?