Why are Democrats labeled as big spenders, when the Republicans have contributed more to the national debt?

Answer 1

The current adminstration isn't actually republican. They are a bastardization called neoconservative or imbeciles. Traditional / Moderate repubicans are fiscally conservative.

Answer 2

It has to do with selective terminology and wordsmithing done mostly by the media the fact is that true Republicans want smaller government, More personal liberty and lower taxes. The Democrat party is for big government, Excessive government involvement in the daily lives of the citizenry (Much the same way socialism is) and higher taxes to fund what in most cases are redundant and un necessary social programs you know the ad's you hear for government giveaways and federal dollars going to ridiculous research programs those are to make sure the tax dollars they see as revenue do not become un-necessary and then get cut.

Answer 3

Because the Democrats used to be known for this, and the Republicans were used to using this as a criticism. Now it's so ingrained into their way of thinking, they just keep chanting it no matter how the reality of the situation has changed. It's the same reason they still use the outdated term "commie" as an insult, even though the Cold War's way over.

Answer 4

First of all, I have no way of knowing if what you say is ACTUALLY true, unless I took a bunch of time to research it. No one can deny that Conservatives don't WANT to spend as much money as Democrats...but circumstances often have a lot to do with it, too. For example, if a national crisis occurs during a Republican's administration...obviously more money will be spent.

Answer 5

The whole government parties thing is a distractor from what is going on behind the scenes. They want us microchipped like dogs!! don't believe the hype! Ok yeah I'm crazy. But the chip thing is true, it's under a homeland security front.

Answer 6

I disagree. The national debt has been cut in half since Republicans have been in the white house. Democrats are all for higher taxes to pay for things like healthcare and food (medicare, medicaid, food stamps...all govt. programs) Republicans are more for putting that money back into people's pockets so they can spend it where they need it. I prefer to see to it that my money goes to my own personal healthcare and not an illegal immigrant or lazy bum living off unemployment = my tax dollars!

Answer 7

That's exactly what lost the election for most Republicans. They spent more on pork barrel projects. Actually created more Government. I agree with you on your thoughts about that. I don't want to get into it about the Democrats, I don't share their platform therefore I shall bid you good day.

Answer 8

Bush uses the word democrat alonside with some bad words like cut-n-run.

Answer 9

They are both big spenders....its just what they spend it on...pubs spend the money on larger military and buying off countrys...dems use the money making people think they need the government....bigger welfare....make you think you cant live without them...both the same...just spent different places...

Answer 10

Because it is easier to blame those considered non-Conservative. It is also the same reason the republicans do not receive any blame for that state the U.S. is in economically, socially and politically.

Answer 11

Historically, Democrats are the big spenders.

Times of war always have caused huge increases in spending.

Now, we have two parties and neither one can control spending.

Vote for a 3rd. Party!