Am I Democrat or Republican?

Question

I accept gay and understand them why they are like that. But I do not want gay marraiges. I like traditional and Christian values which make people more cultured. I like any religion or traditions since they are all time tested wisdoms. But I do not believe in GOD. It is like santa, only for children. I sympathize with lesser people struggling in life. But I do not like lazy people living on supports from government. I do not like people blaming the government for not taking care of them. I do not want free medical aid because it will only make me wait so long to see a doctor. I do not want to invade other countries or help other countries with cash in order to exploit them. I want to spread education to them so they can help themselves. I do not want to give too much tax since I like to manage my own money. What am I , Democrat or Republican? I am asking this question because I really do not know what these mean and I am all new to it. Hope you can explain to me more.

Answer 1

You are a Republicrat. I vote democrat because I am a positive African American and Republicans destroy the minority aid programs the democrats set up. This is a fact and some people need these programs to HELP them change their fate - not save them or abuse the program.

Let me explain.

You are in the minority having those views. For the most part, you feel about things the same way I do - and I mean almost EVERYTHING.

I accept and understand homosexuality. I do not have an poinion on whether they should get married, I am not against it nor am I for it.

I too have Christian values but am more agnostic than anything. I think that for some people religion is the only thing that keeps them from doing wrong - which is why I think religions were created. As a reward and punishment system for ones actions.

I agree with the need for welfare, but believe that the gov't needs to spend some of the $100 billion they spent in destroying and rebuilding Iraq to properly run that system. Also, it should be a temporary thing to help people in between jobs, not as an aid for life.

I think that free medical aid is ok, but there would be far too many people abusing it. I think if you did have free health care everything in health care would cost far less, but doctors wouldn't make so much thus making it not as attractive of a career. So you now have fewer doctors and more people going for lesser issues.

I believe it is ok to spend a crap load of money on protecting our borders, but not really a good thing to invade another country, especially if they are no threat to us. This is why China will be the next world power, they protect their borders, don't aide too many others, and keep their noses out of other's business.

I don't mind paying taxes, just as long as everyone has to pay taxes. I could do a good job of managing my own money - sure. But you have to understand that your pay would be adjusted to not having taxes anymore. So you would make far less money.

Answer 2

Honestly, I think you should listen to the Rush Limbaugh show 11:00am to 2:00pm on am radio. I think you will learn alot about the differences between democrats and republicans. Don't let anyone tell you what you are and are not. They may tell you wrong and then it could cause you to vote in a way you really do not agree with. You will find alot of insight on this show and also the Glen Beck show that follows it. Good luck.

Answer 3

You talk like a Republican, however it is important that you believe in yourself and make your own decisions. War has happened and will continue. Keep your money safe from the tax man yet pay the tax. Just try to be the best you can be. Read more and keep your sources varied. Listen to the Radio Talkers

Answer 4

I don't think you could identify with either of these parties as you seem to sway between left and right depending on the topic. If I had to chose I'd say republican because you lean a little bit more to the right most of the time. I wouldn't recommend listening to Rush Limpdick though he's a right wing extremist with nothing better to do than spread hate.

Answer 5

You are what this country needs. You are "undecided". Good. (This is coming from a full democrat!) It will mean that you will judge the issues as they come. You will judge the candidates on what issues matter most to you. Keep in mind that what I will say next is coming from a Democrat - but I will try not to be slanted. Republicans are said to believe in big business, lower taxes and conservative "values". This often means: tax breaks for both large businesses and you (but slow to increase things like minimum wage), less money given away for government aid (although sorry to tell you I think some form of sociallized medicine is coming no matter who is in the white house) and more relying on private funding, less division of church (Christian) and state which means dictated "traditional" values by state/local government (i.e. ban of gay marriage, abortion ban, ban of discussion of contraception in schools, discussion of both creation theories in public schools, ok for prayer in schools, etc.), and a broader power of the presidency such as our president has shown us lately which can decrease our civil rights but can, it is argued, increase our security.
The democrats argue for an increase in minimum wage, a decrease in national debt, some form of socialized medicine, a no-touch policy for our social security. This does come at a price. With our recent tax cuts, I don't know how any president will be able to tell you that they won't have to raise taxes and get things done, but we'll see. Democrats are moral. They might believe in traditional values or might not. Either way, they believe that people should do what they want as long as (and this is the important part) they don't hurt any one and they don't infringe on their rights as human being or as US citizens. They believe, or are supposed to, in a clear division of church and state. Get your religion at home or in a place of worship. Get your history, science, math etc from school. Morallity can be taught in school without the use of religion.

Good luck. Vote on issues that are most important to you. If you want in or out of the war most because it effects you personally or morally, vote on that first. If you make minimum wage and that effects you - vote on that. If the immigration issue effects you - consider that. Don't look for a label too soon, it's the easy way out! PS Most of all welcome to the system. It may be screwed up sometimes but I'm glad we are free to vote.

Answer 6

Democrat

Answer 7

Doesn't matter because in this country you're free to vote your conscious. I respect your beliefs and hope that you do what your heart tells you to do at the ballot box regardless of weather you vote for a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Peace & Freedom, or Green candidate.

Answer 8

I can't answer that question for you. Look at what the parties stand for, and what they do (remember: talk is cheap) and make your decision. You may find that you're not a perfect fit for either - or, you may find yourself changing parties according to the candidates you have running. In some states, a party declaration doesn't mean all that much (unfortunately I live in a state where it means a lot)

Keep looking, keep THINKING, and good luck!

Answer 9

I would say, do not worry if you are a Democrat or Republican, or any other political party.

When it's time to vote, look for the candidates that want as many of the same things as you do.

Answer 10

Actually, it sounds like you are confused because you have bought into a whole bunch of assumptions and nonsense about some policies and taken positions that are inconsistent on other policies. I have no unkind intention and will explain, keeping roughly to the order you presented.

It's nice you accept gay people, but gay marriage is a tough issue to call. The religious aspect of marriage seems to be at issue, but some churches support gay marriage, so having the government favor only the religious viewpoints of those churches that oppose it smells an awful lot like established religion, which violates the very first words of the First Amendment. Remember, no is suggesting that only gays can marry, or that everyone must get gay-married, or anything like that -- just that committed gay couples can obtain the same inheritance privileges, etc., as heterosexual committed couples. You should not deceive yourself that you are tolerant of gay people if it turns out that you are intolerant of them doing what everybody else is allowed to do.

Your position on religion and God is one that has been shared by many philosophers over the centuries, including Marcus Aurelius, one of my favorites. I would exclude these statements from my criticism.

You are apparently one of those Americans who has been led to believe that the Constitution says nothing about "providing for the general welfare". Believe it or not, the government does not exist to allow corporations a free market; it exists to secure the people's freedom and happiness. Our government has been instituted to care for those in need, not to "lead the free world". Never forget that "welfare" is in the Constitution, just a few words after "we the people". While we should always prosecute fraud and encourage individual enterprise, these programs are not a distraction from the government's job -- they are the heart of the government's job.

Moreover, "lazy people living on supports from the government" sounds more to me like the executives at Halliburton, other government contractors, and many large corporations generally than like any poor family in America. America can take care of a lot of poor people for what each episode of graft, bloated contracts, and inefficiency costs us. It is inhumane to object to the one cost and not the other.

You also seem to accept the common assumption that, if America developed a system ensuring every person some minimal amount of health care, it would necessarily look exactly like the British, Canadian, or other systems at their worst. There is no reason for such an assumption. There is no reason to believe that America would set up identical organizations, and we are unlikely to entirely nationalize every aspect of the system, like those places have. Furthermore, we are Americans, and we have a long history of doing things better than others when we really try. You have been trained to assume something very negative, pessimistic, and insulting about Americans, mostly by people who would lose their ability to extort profits if we made a serious effort to care for one another as a nation.

You also buy a lie when you shape the tax issue as a matter of who is managing "your" money. Americans pay very little tax compared to other countries' citizens, especially considering the government services we require to keep our groceries safe, our banks reliable, our roads usable, and so on. Every government requires taxes, and wanting to keep your money for yourself is not a political principle, it is just selfishness. Maybe you have complaints about how fairly the tax burden is spread or how wisely the money gets spent, but it sounds like you have accepted the common Republican lie in recent decades: that everything is better if "you decide how to spend your money, not the government." Among the problems with that falsehood are: (1) average income Americans receive very, very small savings on their taxes, (2) very wealthy Americans and corporations receive ENORMOUS tax savings, and (3) government programs have to be cut to offset the resulting deficits, which has a greater impact on the poorer among us than the wealthier. The result for the mass of average Americans is a small tax saving in exchange for a gigantic diminishment in the government services we rely on; it is only a good deal if you are among the wealthy. Nevertheless, Republicans have effectively bribed large numbers of people in recent elections with the false promise of tax cuts, usually with that language about "managing your own money" that you seem to have absorbed to the point of repetition.

All those things being said, you must be a Democrat. For one thing, you accept gays. You would be considered a commie atheist in the GOP, if you don't believe in God. You have sympathy, which would make the GOP suspicious. You do not approve of recreational invasions of other countries. Your views are nuanced and individual. As an independent who has worked on campaigns with both parties, I can say without reservation that the Dems are more open to differences in their own ranks. They've got their crackpots, too, but their worst ideas tend to just be stupid, not actually dangerous, like the Republicans'.

Interesting diversion. I hope you won't take my comments unkindly.