A lot of people claim either one or the other. Not only is it kinda hard to tell where they stand on the issues a lot of times, but some republicans support what are traditionally known to be democratic issues and vice versa.
2007-01-08 03:44:10 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Politics
I agree with Ding Dong and Stephanie. Both parties are only concerned with their own interests, and the interests of the rich elite. I watched a documentary the other day, which showed a clip of Bush at some luncheon or something, and He was talking about how the haves and the have mores are his base. They all seem to feel that way, but they don't care a thing about improving the quality of life for any of the rest of us!!!!!
2007-01-11 21:08:39 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is very little difference anymore. They are both socialist now, the Democrats just want us to go to full socialism today, and the Republicans want us to get there slowly over the next 10 years.
The only real difference is in foreign policy. The Republicans will keep the military around and use it. The Democrats would disband the military and send flower baskets to all of our enemies.
So, although both of their domestic policies are retarded and solicalistic, at least the Republicans will keep us alive. So it is a choice between 2 evils, but since only 1 party will protect us, it isn't a very hard choice.
2007-01-08 03:49:12 · answer #2 · answered by Aegis of Freedom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Republican today is totally different from one of 20 years ago they are really more Neo Conservative in that they want to use the US military to spread US ideals around the world and they want to make US Govt. as big as it can possibly get (which use to be only a Democrat/liberal way of thinking). Many moderate Democrats believe strongly in Free trade/Globalization like Bill Clinton (which use to be only a Republican way of thinking) but many hard core Democrats & Republicans don't at all. Immigration is also so strange because so many agree and disagree on what should be done. Bottom line is with term limits and smaller Govt. the US would be in much better shape.
2007-01-08 03:57:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hello =)
Well.....in the early 1960's, the Democrats were popular with young people, and this kinda carried through to the 1970's although I'm not entirely sure why. In the 1980's because of Reagan, most young people became Republicans, myself included. I still consider myself a Republican, I guess, but, yes, you are correct....the parties wander far and wide sometimes, from their home base membership, leaving us in the dust, and it blurs party lines quite a bit.
I don't think the "Reaganistas" of my generation are very happy with the party these days at all. I guess that is what separates us from the "neo-cons" of today.
Namaste,
--Tom
2007-01-08 03:50:20 · answer #4 · answered by glassnegman 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In some ways there are differences...in many ways we are more the same than we realize. Put it this way....if tomorrow George Bush suddenly woke up, changed his mind and decided that he was for Embryonic Stem Cell research you can bet your last dollar that every repulbican in the nation would follow him. And every democrat would change their mind as well. We are only taking sides here, just like with a football team is all. We want our side to win, regardless of the issue. Doesnt really matter what the issue is...we just want a victory.
2007-01-08 03:47:50 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The differences that first distinguished one political philosophy from the other have largely been erased in this era of the self-serving and opportunistic politician.
This muddying has led to a great many voters choosing to align themselves with one or the other party but if pressed, cannot provide a very concrete explanation why they call themselves a liberal or a conservative. Most often it is because politics have become little more than popularity contests and voters often choose their party and their candidate based on anything but political views.
2007-01-08 04:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by seachange9899 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are indeed many differences. However, people are free thinkers, and do not necessarily subscribe to all of the tenants of one party or another. In general, a breakdown of some examples are below:
1. Freedom to get an Abortion - Republicans are against, Democrats are for
2. Freedom to own guns - Democrats are against, Republicans are for
3. Amnesty for illegal Immigration - Republicans are against, Democrats are for
4. Social programs that cause big government and high taxes - Republicans are against, Democrats are for
5. Free Trade - Democrats are against, Republicans are for
2007-01-08 03:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by Leah 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
No there is not a difference between the two. Both parties whore themselves to corporate interests and serve their own selfish needs. Neither party cares about making things better for the average person. They just pay lip service to their constituents in an attempt to stay in office. They all disgust me.
2007-01-08 03:49:30 · answer #8 · answered by Perplexed 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In reality? Not much difference between them, I think. Both parties spend like drunken sailors. Neither party seems interested in the good and will of the people. Both parties are all talk and no action when it gets right down to it... Personally, I think we need to bump them BOTH down to third-party status and let others (Constitution Party and Libertarian party, perhaps?) take over.
2007-01-08 03:46:54 · answer #9 · answered by Firestorm 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's almost no difference in the 2 parties... both take up some positions of the opposition and try to make it theirs. Both parties mislead people.
2007-01-08 04:06:49 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋