2006-11-08 04:31:18 · 7 answers · asked by Casey 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
Very little.
Democrats want to tax the hell out of people for universal health care.
Republicans want you to keep your own money to buy health care.
Democrats are against school vouchers.
Republicans are for school vouchers.
Democrats are for abortion rights.
Republicans are against abortion rights.
Democrats think the government is what makes this country great.
Republicans think that liberty is what makes this country great.
Democrats think that corporations should be paying more taxes.
Republicans realize that corporation just pass the tax on to consumers/stockholders/employees.
2006-11-08 05:22:30 · answer #1 · answered by Chris J 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Generally speaking, Republicans have typically been conservative and have been more for big business, whereas Democrats are liberal - for the most part (there are conservative Dems and liberal Reps). Democrats typically fight for the little guy, and have a broad interpretation of the Constitution and the Bill of Rights, whereas Republicans are strict Constitutionalists and adhere to strict interpretation of the Bill of Rights (no leaveway).
Now, on to the current situation - Bush is not a typical Republican. He seems to make up the rules as he goes, which goes against the grain of Republican beliefs. As we have recently seen, there are many immoral Republicans - this also goes against the grain of party morals and values.
Republicans are shunning Republicans because of a mix of beliefs, and a change in their norms. I think we'll see a split in the Republican party soon, and maybe a three-party system, or the disolution of one of the Republican splits.
The Democrats have had some problems, but I think they're getting over it because of the rift in the Republican party and the scandals that have wracked that party.
We're going to see some changes after these recent elections, and next election in '08 when the Dems take over completely.
It's back to prosperity, then - after a bit of a clean-up session.
I hope this helps!
2006-11-08 04:38:09 · answer #2 · answered by gatesfam@swbell.net 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Democrats want change and Republicans are more for preserving our heritage; Democrats want big government and more governmental spending (and hence more taxes to pay for this big government), Republicans want smaller government and less governmental spending. Also, Democrats are generally pro-choice and Republicans are generally pro-life (although that issue can vary - I think people just form a personal opinion more than anything).
Those are the biggest differences I can think of.
2006-11-08 04:38:38 · answer #3 · answered by Devo 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Republican like small governement and giving all the power to a few people (look at Bush and Cheney) and prefer to hand money over to the rich in the hopes that it will trickle down to the poor.. Democrats favor bigger governments to distribute the power evenly and are bigger on social programs.
2006-11-08 04:34:11 · answer #4 · answered by Minuet 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Republicans are the adults, and the Democrats are the children.
Reps think logically and are willing to make unpopular decisions if it's what's really best - like your parents. Dems guide their lives with their feelings regardless of what makes sense - like a child.
2006-11-08 04:32:19 · answer #5 · answered by FozzieBear 7 · 5⤊ 5⤋
You might need to be more specific, they are different in many, many ways, pick some issues.
2006-11-08 04:34:15 · answer #6 · answered by E 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I still don't see the difference.
2006-11-08 04:41:05 · answer #7 · answered by Mysterio 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋