Do you think at this time, any one political party can do better for America?

Question

What would the Democrats have done better than the Republicans?

Answer 1

Democrats are the only option; 3rd parties never win in the US. Republicans covertly support 3rd party candidates where Republicans are in close races with Democrats. Republicans know that independent voters and a few normally Democrat voters will vote for the 3rd party, thus giving Republicans the win.

The Democrats would have done a lot of things differently if Gore or Kerry had been sworn in as President. Here are a few for sure. The war in Iraq was a war of choice, Democrats would not have started it.

Perhaps 9-11 would have been prevented. Gore would have heeded the warnings from Bin Laden and his security advisors, (Bush was the one who did not want to even be briefed during the transition period, Gore kept pressing Bush, telling him terrorism was a big problem, Bush blew him off)

Democrats would have continued the policies which maintained Clinton's budget surplus, including, pay as you go. The Social Security trust fund would not have been raided, (remember Gore's lock-box and Bush's lie), and there wouldn't be a looming benefit payment crisis. Medicare would still be in trouble, but Democrats would be working on this problem, perhaps by applying some of the budget surplus toward medical care needs. Democrats would not have added the extremely expensive and wasteful prescription drug benefit.

The US would have continued to broker the middle east peace -- remember Gore and Clinton almost had an agreement with Arafat, but talks were broken off when the administration changed. Palestine would likely have been an internationally recognized state. There would still be border conflicts, but nothing major. Lebanon would not have been bombed by Israel, because although the US would have still favored Israel, it would not be Israel's total poodle.

There would be other problems, of course, but nothing on the scale that the Republicans have wrought. Competent, intelligent management would have prevailed over the occasional inept crony. Bipartisanship would have returned to Congress.

Bush would be semi-retired, intermittently attending corporate board meetings as before, investing in various ventures. He would be drinking as much as he pleased, because he would be out of the public eye and away from his handlers.

Answer 2

Well Kerry talked about closing the loop hole that made out sourcing possible/profitable. Tax cuts for oil companies or would levy tax on excess profits[that brings up questions as to what is excessive] Would not approve many of the mergers, Telephone co. broken up are now merging. If they were monoploy before what are they now? Maybe even improve relations with "Our Allies", instead of refusing to join in talks with N.Korea and Iran, would join Europe and Asia countries in talks. Really too much to expect in reality to do every thing differently but just something at this point would be better.

Answer 3

That's an excellent question.I've been wondering the same thing.It is just so sad what has and is happening to "our ?"country.Like the first guy said,no one is wanting to work together.Everyone is just out for their own agenda.No one is looking out for the hard working people.I'm glad I don't have children,I would hate to see what life would be like in 20 to 30 yrs.I wish we could all come together for the good of mankind,and get the money grubbing warmongers to go and fight for themselves whatever it is they think they're fighting for.But I guess that's just a dream. Great question though.

Answer 4

not really. the dems would probably be more effective in some areas and less effective in others. it's not like they're going to give the soilders better aim or the screeners better vision or anything like that. honestly though, I'd rather have one side controlling two of the house, the senate, the presidency, and/or the supreme court (though they aren't officially reps or dems, they are con/lib). then have the other party control the other two. that means more gridlock which means they get to screw less up!

Answer 5

The time now is truly ripe for a third party to come to power. I am sick of both parties, and I wish I had a chance to elect someone who wouldn't play politics, give in to special interests, take money from lobbyists, ...... Whoops! there I go dreaming again!

Answer 6

Those are not the only two options. And both of them have shown that they don't care for the American people, and cause nothing but problems for the country with their huge government, and heavy-handed regulation.

It's time of a change. Vote for a party that respects American freedoms, that will reform government to be much less bloated, and that has specific measurable objectives and goals to solve most of the current problems we are facing.

It's time of a change. Think independently. Vote Libertarian.

Answer 7

Frankly, until all political parties learn to work together and stop this partisan bull sh*t, nothing will EVER get better. And, unfortunately, I don't see that happening.

So, the question is moot. Sorry.

Answer 8

i think the real question is why doesnt anyone give the green party any thought!? the candidate for governor of oregon is one of the most intelligent persons i have ever met.