My 10 year old son has become curious. I can give him my view of it but I am looking for a book or web site that he can understand.
2006-11-03 16:20:55 · 10 answers · asked by Amanda F 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
10-20 years ago it was simpler...the democrats were for blue collar and more environmental...the Repupl;icans were always for big business and a bigger military budget....classic bread and butter against guns...there was a balance, both got their way once in a while....now the issue is getting clouded because the Republicans have reversed their ideology (causing the Democrats to change as well) from nothing but the economy stupid to global intervention in the name of business. but to be fair, there are traditionalists on both sides.
2006-11-03 16:44:49 · answer #1 · answered by Ford Prefect 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, I would just try to explain that its parties with different beliefs in how the right way to do things are decided together. Because the policies of the parties, can and do change over time.
Well, I see I tried to give a middle of the road answer, most of your answers want your kid to be biased raised. Hmmmmm
2006-11-03 16:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I recommend an over the counter painkiller for children, a stuffed animal, and a strong night light, because the answer to that one will neither be comfortable nor easy, and may end in tears.
2006-11-03 17:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ivallinen Roisto 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try shaking them up in a flour sack and then listening to them and you will find there really isnt any- although they claim they have different philosophies, it depends on whether or not they are in office. Tell your son, to never vote party, but to listen to what is being said, research the candidate, and vote for the one who best represents his needs and views.
2006-11-04 04:28:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I tell my kids that all politicians lie, especially about spending. When Republicans lie they spend more on the military and tax cuts. When Democrats lie they spend more on education, the environment, and social programs. You have to decide which is more important to you.
Here are some sites that might help:
http://www.democrats.org/a/2005/09/the_2004_democr.php
http://www.issues2000.org/Republican_Party.htm
2006-11-03 16:32:57 · answer #5 · answered by Dona A 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Do not let him on here. Partisan politics have ruined many a great mind here.
2006-11-03 16:22:24 · answer #6 · answered by cosmiccastaway 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Republicans are for the government itself and who should be in the government. Democrats are for the people in our nation.
2006-11-03 16:30:58 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
But what is the ideal and what is the reality is badly muddled
2006-11-03 17:24:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
rebublicans support America and take pride living here..and the democrats put down America and tend to side w/ the enemy
2006-11-03 16:28:44 · answer #9 · answered by Ben 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋
That's simple, GOOD & EVIL.
2006-11-03 18:42:40 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋