what are democrats and republicans?

Question

what are they and what do they do?? what do each fight for?

Answer 1

The basic difference is that Republicans follow a conservative philosophy and Democrats follow a liberal philosophy.

A liberal would say that a proper role for government is to regulate and oversee the economy. Liberals say it's proper for government to ensure that companies do the right thing (such as pay minimum wages), and to ensure that people act responsibly in their finances (such as requiring contributions to retirement savings).

A conservative would say that a proper role for government is to regulate and oversee morality. Conservatives say it's proper for government to ensure that people are punished for immoral acts (such as taking drugs), and that people act appropriately in their marriages (such as banning homosexual marriage).

A libertarian would say that neither of those is a proper role for government. Libertarians say that the only proper role is to maintain an army for defense against invasion, to maintain a court system for ensuring justice, and other constitutionally defined roles.

A populist would say that both economic and moral intervention are proper roles for government.

Some people classify libertarians as conservatives and some classify populists as liberals. Those definitions fall apart when libertarians talk about moral issues like abortion (pro-choice) or drugs (pro-legalization).

Ralph Nader and Pat Buchanan both consider themselves "populists," but the press usually classifies Nader as liberal and Buchanan as conservative. Yet they agree entirely on their most important issue, opposing free trade and globalization.

The problem with a one-dimensional definition like liberal and conservative is that it doesn't define well political reality. The two-dimensional definition is better.

Answer 2

Democrats and Republicans are political parties just as Federalists, Populists, and Whigs were a little over two hundred years ago; each proselytizing their agenda.

Historically, Democrats have been labeled as "liberals, and Republicans as "conservatives". Every citizen of the U.S., thanks to the Constitution, has a right to call themselves a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or whatever other political party raises its head on the horizon.

Thank goodness, we in America have a choice. Other countries do not; and, one day we in America may not.

I just viewed a very disturbing movie, Land of the Blind, with Donald Sutherland and Albert Finnes, about the discontent of people with their government, revolution, and the consequences. No specific country is mentioned in this movie. The country could be anywhere. It could be us!

Answer 3

Republicans want the rich to get richer and poor to get poorer and the democrats are for the middle class and what is best for our country.
Basically the republicans fight for the rich and the democrats want to help the poor,

Answer 4

They both change with the tides to keep their parties in the top two. If a third party starts to become strong (over 5% of the vote) they both will start agreeing with the issues, of this third party, to keep their place in office. Republicans are known for being conservative while Democrats are known for being liberal. Yet this varies depending on how liberal or conservative the area is which they come from.

Answer 5

They are two political parties. They fight because one of which would like to lead the government of the United States of America.

Answer 6

noooooo.... you're so off in this one. we are no longer right here choosing aspects because of a few clique. We (as republicans) recognize what is going to ensue if the Dems get the means they're searching for. they're going to make a multitude in another usa that we adore. We (US battling adult males and females individuals) have laid our lives on the line to guard the mind-set to life that we adore. we are no longer about to sit and enable them take it remote from us.

Answer 7

Idiots with their ***** in each others asses. They fight for the tax dollars and nothing else. The only good thing left is anarchy, cause then it will truly be ruled by the people.

Answer 8

Democrats strive for change in society, and ***** *** republicans wants things same old same old.

Because they couldnt handle things not going their way, what the **** do they think this is, "fairy tale world where everything goes right " or what


anyways,.. democrats all the way buddy

Answer 9

the dem want the taxpayers money to be spent benefiting Americans while the repugs want the taxes to be cut to fund a war "BRINGING DEMOCRACY TO THE PEOPLE OF IRAQ".

http://nationalpriorities.org/index.php?option=com_wrapper&Itemid=182

http://www.toptips.com/debtclock.html

Answer 10

They fight for their common beliefs and political agendas.