2006-10-23 05:48:20 · 12 answers · asked by jason d 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I wonder how many times I have seen this question here. I've lost count.
D: Believe all wealth belongs by right to the govt.
R: Believe all wealth belongs by right to those who earn it.
D: Think that it is protected speech to yell fire in a crowded theater.
R: Think it is protected speech to yell movie in a crowded firehouse.
D: Think all opinions are equally valid.
R: Know that there is a difference between right & wrong.
D: Think that we need to ask "UN may I?" before defending ourselves
R: Are ready to defend ourselves no matter what antone else says.
D: Think that the Constitution is a suicide pact.
R: Know that President Lincoln was correct when he said it wasn't.
This should do for a start.
2006-10-23 05:53:36 · answer #1 · answered by yupchagee 7 · 18⤊ 2⤋
The United States of America is a Republic that has been struggling to become a Democracy since the Declaration of Independence was signed. A Republic defines a ruling class who govern by majority vote. A Democracy is similar but every citizen has a vote. This difference also defines the basic disagreement between our two major political parties. Republic(ans) prefer a Republic while Democrats prefer a Democracy. In a Republic, the leaders decide what is best for the country and dictate policy to the rest of the population. In a Democracy, voters are consulted and polled before policy decisions are made and the majority rules.
2006-10-23 05:55:00 · answer #2 · answered by Nuthouse 4456 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A democrat is still waiting for a family and a house...
the republican has a family and a house
2006-10-23 05:53:33 · answer #3 · answered by smitty031 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Democrats believe they know how to spend our money(taxes) better than we do. Hence, high taxes. They want Big government.
Republicans want small government and let us spend our money in what we think is best for ourselves.
2006-10-23 06:13:59 · answer #4 · answered by Jack G 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
None really. They are just different sides of the same coin. Kinda like the Bloods and Crips.
2006-10-23 05:51:38 · answer #5 · answered by williamvanzant 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
one is they vote for different sets of people in the primaries...
ie their primary ballots are completely different.
you actually register as one or the other (or independent etc.)
so the person declares their political affiliation when they sign up to be a voter. sort of like joining a club.
2006-10-23 05:51:37 · answer #6 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple.....Democrats promote "symbolism" only while Republicans promote "substance".
2006-10-23 06:27:07 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Concern over people as a whole (society) and individual rights. Which overpowers which.
2006-10-23 05:54:25 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just the name.
2006-10-23 07:15:07 · answer #9 · answered by Mysterio 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dems. for PROGRESS, Repubs. stay in the dark age.
2006-10-23 05:56:58 · answer #10 · answered by kman1830 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋