Should I be a democrat or a republican? And what do I do if I agree with things on both sides?

Question

Be gentle...

Umm, actually I was hoping to recieve some more information on what each party believes in or is for or against so to speak. Though I appreciate your rude, sarcastic comments could someone who actually cares to take the time to let me know where I could find true information from each party or take the time to explain where each party stands on major issues. Thanks so much.

Answer 1

i think if you believe things that are being said by both sides that you agree with, then you are paying attention.as to whether you should vote republican or democrat,ask yourself:are you happy with the way the government is running this country.or do you think its time for a change.since you are paying attention and the fact that you asked a very good question i can tell that you care.so follow your judgment and vote who would be best for you.

Answer 2

You should use your own brain, you are not required to vote for all democrats if you are a democrat, and your not required to vote for all republicans if you are a republican. You can register for either one you want, which ever one you register for you will be voting in the primaries for that parties candidates. But when it comes to regular elections you are able to vote for anyone you want.
You should not be eager to follow the party system, it is corrupt, and there really isn't much of a difference between democrats and republicans, neither one serves the needs of the people, they both serve the lobbyist that pay them off.
Use your mind and your heart and vote for the person or bill that makes the most sense to you. One might be Rep., one maybe Dem., and one might even be from the Green Party, who cares just vote for what will benefit you the most.

Answer 3

Chose one or the other so you can vote in the Primary and select who will be the party's candidate. You gain nothing by remaining an independent, you cost yourself the opportunity to select who will be running.

I was a Republican but have become a Democrat because the Democrats have a scientifically based view of the economy, they understand economic flows, what works, what doesn't, how to make it grow--that is why President Clinton did such a fine job! Democrats are less likely to fly off the handle on ideology, which is why Mr. Bush started his very unfortunate war in Iraq. So if I were you, I would register as a Democrat and vote that way pretty much permanently unless there is a very very very good Republican running.

Answer 4

Most people do agree with something from both sides. I`m a registered Democrat that has voted Republican since Carter. You don`t have to be anything except with those who agree with the way that you think.
Call your self Independent. Remember you can vote Republican on some things and Democrat on others and not at all on others.
It comes down to your local politician. What is he or she for.
As a basic for me.
Democrat are always for more taxes. Republicans think we are taxed enough.
Democrats want to leave Iraq. Republicans say not till we have accomplished a free and defensible Iraq.
Democrats want abortions for all without exception. Republicans don`t want their taxes to pay for abortions on demand and find some abortions like Partial Birth abhorrent.
Pick whats important to you and decide if the person running represents you.
Don`t vote for something you know nothing about. just leave it blank. You can you know. Take a cheat sheet with you when you vote so you don`t forget what and who you wanted to vote for. Don`t rely on someone to tell you what one side thinks or not, including me, go to the source.

Answer 5

Do you expect the state to do things for you, to offer you benefits, to be your nanny? If so, be a Democrat.

Do you view people as groups (women, blacks, asians, etc.)? If so, become a Dem.

Do you believe that people are too stupid to be trusted with guns even if it means leaving people defenseless in their own homes? If yes, become a Dem.

Do you believe that privacy, which is no where mentioned in the Constitution, is justification for abortion on demand? If so, become a Dem.

Do you feel that taxes are too low, and that we should increase them to give to government social work programs? If yes, become a Dem.

Do you believe that global warming is man made and that human beings are the worst thing to happen to earth? Do you believe that economic development is always inferior to enviromental concerns? If so, become a Dem.

Answer 6

well... look at the issues... and decide not only on what they say, but who will be the best for the country...

many people vote on issues that won't be resolved... like abortion... but I don't think that the issue will be resolved anytime in the next 50 years... anymore than it is now...

so if you vote on that... I don't think you're making a very good decision, since it won't be resolved...

so, look at the issues that may be solved... and vote on those... that's what I do...

Answer 7

If you don't know who stands with you on the issues, please don't vote. You could be hurting yourself. There is still time for you to research who believes in you do re: Iraq, taxes, morality issues, immigration, or whatever else you consider important. Make your vote and educated one or wish for the best.

Answer 8

Most people do agree with certain points on both sides. People who blindly follow one party are actually unhealthy for politics. Congratulations on following your own ideas. You just have to look at the candidates and decide which one best suits you. It can be hard with only two major parties.

Answer 9

To find out where you fit in the political spectrum, take "the world's smallest political quiz" at the link below.

EDIT -
It's sad to watch, but you're going to get a lot of name-calling and mud-slinging from this crowd.

In an attempt to better answer your question, here's a VERY GENERAL simplification:

Democrats ("leftists," "liberals," or "progressives") believe that how you live your life should be mostly up to you, but that your money and how it is spent should be, to a large extent, up to the government.

Republicans ("conservatives") believe that your money is yours and how you spend it should be mostly up to you, but also that the government should have a say in your life and how you live it.

At their extremes, liberals and conservatives constitute two sides of the same coin: Communists and Fascists; both totalitarian systems.

As to what you should be or what you should do, I urge you to vote your conscience. It's extremely difficult in this age of 5-second sound bites and 30-second feel-good and mud-slinging commercials to make an informed decision about candidates: You must make a real effort to find out more about the people who are running for office and the positions they are likely to take on the issues which matter to you. Sadly, few voters are willing to make this effort, and affiliate themselves with one party or another based on one or two high-profile issues.

Yes, voting is a right, but it's even more of a responsibility. The world we live in (and our children inherit) will be, in part, formed by the people we choose to elect. Choose wisely.

Answer 10

In Primary be whatever you have to be to vote for largest number of qualified candidates, but in general just vote for most qualified candidate, and day will come when third stringer like Kerry and Bush cannot back room one special interest group's agenda.