2006-10-26 05:54:50 · 16 answers · asked by Steve L 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Democrat=Liberals, caring people, for civil rights, for helath care and education for everyone
Republican=Conservatives, evil people, rednecks, only out for the rich, and they have suported the dumbest president in american history
2006-10-26 05:59:31 · answer #1 · answered by Pusssie Crook 1 · 4⤊ 2⤋
It is interesting to see all the different answers to this question. It seems both parties are having an identity crisis. I live in Repub territory, and disagree with with the basic philosophy in large part, but do not consider myself a bona fide Dem either. I mainly don't like the implication that if you are a Christian, you must be a Republican. Or if you believe in family values you cannot be a Democrat. If you believe too many generalizations, or listen to too much rhetoric from either side, it will have your head spinning. Repubs represent big business, Dems support social and environmental programs. The middle class has to decide which party will help them most within a given historical time. Both parties are obligated to whoever contributes the most to their campaigns. So, you have to look at not only basic philosophies, but who is holding the puppet/purse strings. BTW, birdsnakecat's answer is typical crap spouted by neo con Republicans of the particularly hateful persuasion. Just as many Democrats are hard working and pay taxes, so what he says is a fallacy.
2016-05-21 22:26:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democrats protect the people,Republicans make money off the people.
2006-10-26 06:08:48 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
D: Are ethical
R: Pretend to be ethical
D: Care about other people
R: Only care about themselves
D: Care about people over their full lifespan
R: Only care about people before they're born
D: Believe that community and sharing is an important aspect of our lives
R: Only look out for themselves
D: See shades of grey
R: Only see black and white
D: Compassionate
R: Claim to be compassionate
D: Easy going
R: Uptight and angry
D: Believe in the Bill of Rights
R: Against the Bill of Rights
D: Critical thinkers
R: Believe everything they hear, but only from their pastors, right-wing pundits, or Republican politicians
D: Brave, curious, interested in the world and other cultures
R: Fearful, limited in their curiosity, only comfortable with people just like themselves
D: Actually balance budgets
R: Just talk about balance budgets
D: Want to fight terrorists
R: Want to create more terrorists
D: Want to fight the people who attack us
R: Want to fight the people who didn't attack us
D: Don't believe that freedom and liberation require torturing and killing innocent people, or stealing other countries' resources, or limiting the freedoms of American people
R: Do believe these things
D: Know that Saddam had nothing to do w/ 9/11
R: Don't read
Enough? Or do you need more information?
2006-10-26 06:04:41 · answer #4 · answered by DPotemkin 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Sometimes there's not much difference between Rs & Ds, but there are fundamental differences between Liberals and Conservatives.
Cs believe that an individual is responsible for his/her choices.
Ls believe that they are responsible for everyone else's choice because other's are not smart enough to make the "proper" choice.
2006-10-26 06:13:46 · answer #5 · answered by ML 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A republican has a brain and cares about the issues and does something about them.
A democrat let's other people do their thinking for them and does nothing but complain about issues.
2006-10-26 05:59:21 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
Sadly all the things these other people are quoting are now false. I would suggest using the term Republocrat to describe the vast majority of either party that no longer try to further the traditional values of their party, but rather to further the agenda of the corporate sponsors that pay for their multi-million dollar campaigns.
2006-10-26 06:05:34 · answer #7 · answered by Jared H 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A republican will lie to your face and deny it.
A democrat will do the same lie, but pretend they didnt.
2006-10-26 05:58:07 · answer #8 · answered by stephaniemariewalksonwater 5 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Republicans prefer balanced budgets where Democrats prefer to tax & spend
2006-10-26 06:01:13 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Not much anymore, I can't stand either party - all a bunch of liars. An honest answer today would be "the animal used to identify each party". They both want:
to steal our hard earned money, to make us dependent on them, to control our lives, to control our information/news. Chit, I could go on forever. They all suck! We need a new party or a revolution. Wake up sheepole, they want us to fight amongst ourselves - that way we don't pay attention to what is going on behind the curtain.
2006-10-26 06:09:21 · answer #10 · answered by budntequilla 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋