Could you convince me?

Question

If I were undecided what political ideas to hold, could you convince me? I want arguments for why you believe what you do. Not why I should vote Republican because Democrats are corrupt, and vice versa.
Basically, why do you believe what you do?
Just give the facts and know why you say, think, type, and speak what you do, without bashing other parties.

Only one person seems to be getting my point, no you are not democrat because republicans suck. If you are, then you're retarded. And I'm not asking you to convince me, I'm asking if you could, because I'm pretty sure alot of people in this country, on both sides vote for the wrong reasons. I don't like him because my mom / dad / friends / TV / internet / teacher / some guy said so. So give me a good argument for why it is you are Democrat or Republican, Independant, or whatever.

Answer 1

heres a good joke that I would use.

A girl asks her dad if she is conservative or liberal. her dad says ok, you know how you work hard and study everyday giving you a 4.0 gpa. she says yes.. he then says well you know how stacie doesnt always work hard. goes out at night drinking and misses classes alot. she has a gpa real close to passing? she says yes. Well why dont you give a little of your gpa to her so she can pass. you will still be passing but she will also be able to pass and you can both be happy. She says well thats not fair I worked for that grade she didnt....
he says then you are a conservative.

Answer 2

Didn't get much of a political education in high school did you? Don't worry--your not alone. And what you were taught isn't the reality. Knowing what side your on and why should be, a reflection of the majority, the founding fathers logic, and your own status amongst us. Believing your one thing or another shouldn't be your stance on single issues, but some sort of collective reasoning. I'm a pro-labor union electrician. Anytype of legislation that is anti-labor is against my ability to earn a living. Therefore I have to side with the Democratic party and it's candidates for they bring more pro-worker legislation to the table and vote no on most of the anti-worker legislation created by the Republican party. My views about the things are based on a set of Middle Class values, which make up the majority of Americans. Any type of legislation brought forth by any Republican candidate is usually against my beliefs and more beneficial to the ruling class, a very small minority, that pull all the strings.

Answer 3

The Republican Party ideology is conservative in nature. American conservatism is a constellation of political ideologies within the United States under the blanket heading of conservative. Included are fiscal conservatives, free market or economic liberals, social conservatives,[1] and religious conservatives,[2][3] as well as supporters of a strong American military, opponents of internationalism,[4] and proponents of states' rights.[5]

Modern American conservatism coalesced in the latter half of the 20th century, responding over time to the political and social change associated with events such as the Great Depression, the confrontation and defeat of Communism in the Cold War, the American Civil Rights Movement, the counterculture of the 1960s, the deregulation of the economy in the late 1970s and early 1980s, the overthrow of the New Deal Coalition in the 1980s, and the terrorist threat of the 21st century. Its prominence has been aided, in part, by the emergence of vocal and influential economists, politicians, writers, and media personalities. While conservatives were once significant minorities in both major parties, the conservative wing of the Democratic party has all but died out and most conservatives today identify themselves as Republicans. In 2000 and 2004, about 80% of self-described conservatives voted Republican.

The Democratic Party ideology is rather progressive in nature. Since the 1890s, the Democratic party has favored "liberal" positions. (The term "liberal" in this sense dates from the New Deal era) The party has favored farmers, laborers, labor unions, and religious and ethnic minorities; it has opposed unregulated business and finance, and favored progressive income taxes. In foreign policy, internationalism (including interventionism) was a dominant theme from 1913 to the mid 1960s. In the 1930s, the party began advocating welfare spending programs targeted at the poor. The party had a pro-business wing, typified by Al Smith, that shrank in the 1930s. The Southern conservative wing shrank in the 1980s. The major influences for liberalism were the labor unions (which peaked in the 1936-1952 era), and the African American wing, which has steadily grown since the 1960s.[5] Since the 1970s, environmentalism has been a major new component.

In recent decades, the party advocates civil liberties, social freedoms, equal rights, equal opportunity, fiscal responsibility, and a free enterprise system tempered by government intervention (what economists call a mixed-economy). The party believes that government should play a role in alleviating poverty and social injustice, even if that means a larger role for government and progressive taxation to pay for social services.

I DO NOT believe that you can make a choice of political party in our great country without understanding BOTH of the major party ideologies. I might then discuss my stance or I might wait to get your reaction rather than forcing my opinion on you. I am registered with one of the parties but I VOTE FOR THE PERSON, not the party!! Have a great holiday!
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Answer 4

I believe in treating others the way you would like to be treated...

that's my basic political idea... and I think Dems represent that more. If someone needs help, give them a hand.

Some people take advantage, but people take advantage of every government program and all you can do is try to keep them from taking advantage.

I think societies all across the world have shown that many don't care about the poor and if the government doesn't take care of them, no one will. You only have to look as far as Africa or India at the massive levels of suffering to see horrible examples of when charity is left to private groups...

Answer 5

If you believe in giving tax breaks to the rich so that the rich will create jobs for the poor vote republican.

If you believe in taxing the rch more, raising the minimum wage so the poor don't need to have 2 or 3 jobs, and funding social programs so that those that are less fortunate can have basic human needs vote democrat.

Answer 6

I'm a libertarian-republican.

Repulicans believe in life, liberty, and the persuit of happiness. And most importantly, the manner in which we manifest that key rule is much more realistic than democratic views. We believe that everyone has to stand on their own to feet, not let other people work to take care of you.

Honestly, do you think it's fair for someone who works day and night to support a family and themselves should have part of their efforts transfered to a different family who has a single mother that lies on her lazy *** all day and pops out babies one-by-one simply for a few more welfare bucks? No. It's not.

All men were created equal, [says the constitution in which this country was built on] which means that no one should sit and let others work for them. Also, the term "poor" doesn't bother me, but "needy" does. The only truly needy people in this world are children, who cannot support themselves. There are more vacant openings for McDonalds than I can count. If you think you're too good to start there, then that's your problem. Not G. Bush's for not supplying enough jobs for you to be picky from. And if you're unfortunate enough to be born with physical or mental disabilites, you don't need welfare, you need someone to take care of you. Heck, if you're not strong enough to work, you're not strong enough to spend money responsibly.

And "democrats are for womens' rights?" pfft. Gimme a break. Since when have you ever heard a republican say that he/she wants to slaughter girls or revert back to when slaves were accepted and instead of blacks working for the rich, have women do it instead? If you've EVER heard someone say that, by all means, enlighten me.

But otherwise I don't see much good to democratic views.

[And for the record, I'm young, female, and am part of the lower-incomed community where I live. But I'm still republican.]

Answer 7

Number 1 you can't just go on what one person says. You have to look at both sides of the issues.
The republicans is suppose to be less govenment involvement. Lower taxes. Anti-abortion.
The democrats are pro taxes. pro-choice. more goverment involvement.
Both sides have people who are pro illegal alien and anti illegal alien.
Bush Pro Republican make let them in and give them social security cards
Shardon anti Democrat tighten the borders. Ohio's new senator elect.
However checks and balances are truly needed. Under Bushes and the Republican rule spending is out of control! Who is going to be paying for the debut incurred? So yes when the Democrats take office someone is going to have to pay the piper sooner or later.
Republican rule don't have abortion you need to have the baby however it's okay if you and your child starve to death cause we don't want our money to go to that cause.
President Bush enacted the no child left behind act. Which requires more in education. However he cut back on a lot of the federal education funding. so what's left for the communities and states to do. Increase property taxes in order to pay for the standards in education.
I live in one of the five states that does have a city income tax. So if there needs to be a tax hike in property taxes it's got to go on the ballot to be voted on and you can bet every city and town had to have an education levy put on ballot.
Unlike one of the other state that I owe property in where they just raise your taxes. So I know where that money is going.
The best thing for you to do is to listen and really listen to the people running for office and to see which ones you want to represent you. there are issues that is divided on the party line there are other issues that are stickly up to the person running. Listen to what the person running is saying and see which one you agree with most then vote for that person.

Answer 8

The core of the two parties it seems is this:
Democrats look to their hearts, Republicans look to their wallets; Both seem to ignore their heads.
Democratic foreign policy: "Why can't we all just get along?"
Republican foreign policy: " The beatings will continue until morale improves."
Democratic domestic policy: "We don't like this, so we'll call it something else, and you're an idiot."
Republican domestic policy: " We don't like this, so we'll call you a name, and you're an idiot."
Democratic philosophy of government: "We think there should be a little more government, so we're going to double its size."
Republican philosophy of government: "We think there should be less government, so we're going to double its size."
With choices like these, how can you have trouble deciding?

Answer 9

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Answer 10

From a purely economic stand point ...anyone who makes less than a $100.000 a year and votes Republican is politically retarded...because they vote against their own self interests.
you want an example look no further than Bush's tax cuts ..nothing more fully illustrates, the party of the Rich and their stick it to the middle class focus.