Are the far right Christians here in the U.S. just upset they're losing power

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In the USA at least the history of institutionalized slavery and segregation required unique federal action by Republicans to remove the racist policies of the states dominated by Democrats.

... 150+ years ago. Your attempt at partisanship is rendered idiotic by your glossing over the changes which happen within those parties.

The history of high taxation in America peaked during the Eisenhower administration. I bet you don't count that as a Repubican feather, though ... it doesn't fit into your filters.