whats the difference? from what i hear from people (could be a wrong) Democrats pretty much only care about human rights and Republicans only care about money. Is this true?
and whats the difference between Conservative and Republican?
sorry i like dont pay attention to politics at all, but i'll be allowed to vote in two years so i guess i should start.
2006-09-09 17:25:36 · 15 answers · asked by NO BIAS, JUST QUESTIONS 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
no i go to private school.
2006-09-09 17:30:53 · update #1
I am a liberal democrat.. meaning far left but here is why I am:
- I believe in war as a last resort or unless we or an ally have been attacked. IEs, Gulf War and Pearl Harbor
- I believe in UN support and if the UN is corrupt, instead of bailing on them, fix it.
- I believe we have a duty to pay our elderly social security because they paid those funds when they were working. That is like robbing them if we do not pay it back.
- I do not believe trickle down economics of Reagan, Bush Sr, and Bush Jr works. It never works. I believe in Clinton's economic system that is commonly referred to as Pay-As-You-Go.
- I believe in FDR's New Deal that the republican party has been trying to destroy piece by piece.
- I believe our social programs that keep families from living under bridges prevent us from becoming a 3rd world country.
- I believe in welfare but I also believe in Clinton's welfare reform where it is limited to 2 to 3 years in a lifetime. This prevents ppl from living on it their entire life; thereby, prevents welfare abuse.
- I believe in universal healthcare because a healthy nation is a powerful nation and also the pharmcy/insurance companies are corrupt.
- I believe in government regulation of monopolies such as power/energy, cable and telephone companies. Everytime the government deregulates these industries, they promise the price will go down but it never does... it always increases thereby increases the cost of living.
- I do not believe in making laws that violate constiutional rights... such as the Patriot Act or even seatbelt laws.
- I do not believe in making new laws everytime a problem arises; but rather, to fix the problem.
- I believe in gay marriage because gay ppl pay taxes too and heteorsexual couples should not be given special rights by the states just because they are straight. Otherwise take away those special rights and don't allow the state to recognize anyone's marriage.
- I believe in a woman's right to choose because just as the Supreme Court has ruled, a woman has a constitutional right to privacy over what happens to her body.
- I believe in the right to own a gun because it is a constitutional right.
- I believe in the constitution 110% and the liberties it allows each citizen.
- I am anti-illegal immigration because simply, they break the law by entering illegally.
- I believe in complete separation of church and state per the constitution and as interpreted by Thomas Jefferson who stated, "thus building a wall of separation between Church and State"
- I believe in SMALL GOVERNMENT in terms of big brother staying the hell out of my business. I've never participated in a census and refuse to. I am a LIBERAL and believe government has NO RIGHT to stick its nose in my business.
2006-09-09 17:42:49 · answer #1 · answered by BeachBum 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
truly there is not much difference between republicans or democrats they are both groups of politicians who are out for themselves in the end.As far as Conservative or Liberal goes it is really about ones position on things.For example if you are pro choice on abortion you are considered Liberal.If you are pro life that is considered Conservative.If you look at that the congress these days it extremely hard to tell who is actually Conservative anymore cause they spend our money like it grows on trees.If you are truly interested in knowing what is up with politics these days do some research and find a radio show or two to listen to.Or watch hannity and colmes on fox news channel you'll briefly see either side but I implore you to do your own research,be a realist and not a theorist.
p.s there are alot of answers on here that parrot or mimic what they are told to say by their chosen media references.Don't fall into the trap that keeps us divided as Americans because some media source tells you its the only way. THINK FOR YOURSELF!!!!!!
2006-09-09 17:36:10 · answer #2 · answered by david r 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Today, the Republican Party is mainly the party of rich, white, christian, southerners, and the Democratic Party is the party of the unions and minorities and as far as I can see--whiners. One party wants to take away my guns and the other party wants to take away my religion. They are both bad and I don't endorse either one. When it comes time for election I am always voting for the lesser of two evils. My suggestion is READ, read all you can about your candidates and and local measures and then make you decision.
(To Whisper, I pity you when you get out in the real world your in for a big shock. I suggest that you read some books that are not on your approved reading list, start with Mark Twain's works especially "Huckleberry Finn" and "Innocents Abroad")
2006-09-09 17:48:15 · answer #3 · answered by corvuequis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's commendable that you're making an effort to inform yourself before voting. However, as you may have noticed from the answers you've already received, it's also difficult to get an unbiased answer to your questions! Here's a quiz that might help you figure out where you stand, as well as show you what Democrats and Republicans generally believe.
http://typology.people-press.org/typology/
2006-09-09 17:49:13 · answer #4 · answered by jersey girl 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Conservatives and Liberals are not the same as democrats and republicans.
Conservatives are people who prefer tradition, and don't like change.
Liberals want change.
As for republicans, it's just a party. look up their beliefs, I'd suggest.
2006-09-09 17:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by cadence_lost 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
In "The Federal Courts, Politics, and the Rule of Law," by John C. Hughes (published 1995), it says:
"In the contemporary political context, those who fear conformity have tended to describe themselves as liberal and have tended to applaud judicial 'protection' of human rights. Those who fear diversity have tended to call themselves conservatives and have been appalled by judicial 'usurpation' of the majority's discretion to form the kind of community it finds most conducive to its own happiness. The former tends to approve of the expansive theories of constitutional interpretation, while the latter tends to prefer the restrained theories of judicial review. These alignments are neither perfect nor inevitable, but the debate has surely been shrill."
2006-09-09 17:33:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
not true in all cases...but in most cases,,,liberal democrats are for abortion/gay rights and will be burning in hell....and conservitive republicans stand for what the Bible says and may be going to heaven if they live their life for Jesus Christ!! their is a big difference..pay attention girly!!!
.... enjoy ur views "beachbum" when u dont get into heaven...
2006-09-09 17:35:13 · answer #7 · answered by hotmamainmwc 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
There isn't much difference. They both love power and they both love money. The only differences they have is how they intend to use that power and money.
2006-09-09 17:27:35 · answer #8 · answered by chris 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No difference.
2006-09-09 17:30:42 · answer #9 · answered by Mojo Seeker Of Knowlege 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
At this point, there is no real difference between them
2006-09-09 17:28:01 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋