Democrats and Republicans. Do they have more in common than we all admit to?

Question

I believe so. Most people show a preference for one political party or another based on their families' affiliation. Most people basically want the same things out of life, no matter who they are or where they' come from.

I have many friends and colleagues that affiliate themselves with the "opposing" political party; however, we have the very same values and ideals. We want the same things for ourselves and our families, and we get along great (outside of election season).

Am I crazy? Or do we place too much emphasis on the two party political system, which is a divider? Wouldn't this be a better and less-bitter process if everyone focused on and progressed those things that we have in common, regardless of political affiliation? Should we get rid of the labels and require candidates to simply state their ideas on topics/issues in order to gain votes? Essentially, everyone runs as an independent? Why or why not.

Answer 1

Hello,

Yes, they all have one objective in common:

TO RULE THE WORLD.

Could not be more simple than that.

Listen to the song by Tears for Fears:

Everybody Wants to Rule the World

Welcome to your life
There's no turning back
Even while we sleep
We will find you acting on your best behavior
Turn your back on Mother Nature
Everybody wants to rule the world

It's my own design
It's my own remorse
Help me to decide
Help me make the most
Of freedom and of pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

There's a room where the light won't find you
Holding hands while the walls come tumbling down
When they do I'll be right behind you
So glad we've almost made it
So sad they had to fade it
Everybody wants to rule the world

I can't stand this indecision
Married with a lack of vision
Everybody wants to rule the world
Say that you'll never never never never need it
One headline why believe it?
Everybody wants to rule the world

All for freedom and for pleasure
Nothing ever lasts forever
Everybody wants to rule the world

Also, just watch this "comedy" with Val Kilmer called:

"Real Genius"-I am sure our oh so lovely government could do something like this. I would not put it past our 'elected' officials.

Hope this helps you.............................. :-)

Answer 2

There certainly are differences.
The Republicans found out Mr. Foley had sent inappropriate emails and forced him to resign.
The Democrats found out Barney Franks had sex with an underage page, and he stayed in office to this day.
The Dems found out Gerry Stubbs was running a gay prostitution ring from his Congressional office, and he was allowed to stay in office until his death.
You tell me the difference.

Answer 3

Politicians are politicians regardless of democrats or republicans. They will have their say in anything against each other during election campaign. But when they are in and running they will do the same mistakes again and again...

Answer 4

Of course they have more in common than they admitto - they are basically just alike.

If it looks like a duck, walks like a duck and quacks like a duck --- it must be a duck. (substitute politician for duck).

Answer 5

they r the same, same agendas....just want to be elected, will do or say whatever it takes, politics today is awful, ready for some middle ground people

Answer 6

it is very helpful to concentrate on this ,we share the same values and ethics ,we take similar responsibility.It is hard to divid what is wrong and what is right politically.

Answer 7

i think we do...but the money that controls the party has too much say for the candidates to do anything about...

Answer 8

No.
Republicans are evil pedophiles, Democrats aren't.

Answer 9

You may be a wee bit CRAZY!! Democrats are WAY much better than REPUBS!!!