Why does liberals and conservatives always find the things that divide.?

Question

In 1977 the Democrat and the Republican parties were considered so simuler that the voters had a hard time diciding who to side with.ttp://www.presidentreagan.info/speeches/new_republican_party.cfm


I would like to know what are the 10 most important issues that determine which party you belong .If you don't belong to a party because of issues please state that too.

Thanks Argle so far you are the only one that answered my question.

Little miss middleclass,I shpuld not even respond to you,since you can't answer my question ,but here is another sit to back up the claim that the parties were close as far as the polls go.Ps. maybe you should read may question and answer it this time.

Answer 1

What Liberals stand for...


Freedom...

...of conscience

You have the right to think as you wish.

...of religion

You have the right to worship as you please. The government has no business either supporting or opposing religion in general or any specific religion.

...of speech

You have the right to express your views, whatever they may be. Only in the free marketplace of ideas can truth emerge.

Civil rights

All people are equal under the law. Any type of discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender is not only inconsistent with a free and civil society, but is immoral as well.

Universal public education

Equality of opportunity requires all Americans to have access to a basic education consistent with maintaining informed citizenship and the ability to participate fully in society.

Tolerance of Differences

Because we are all unique beings, with different skills, needs, and wants, we must respect the life choices of others as long as their life choices do not infringe on the rights enjoyed by other citizens.

A Social Safety Net

Recognizing that circumstances beyond mortal control play a part in all our lives, a basic social safety net shall be available to all who need it, not as a permanent lifestyle, but rather as a helping hand to get back on one's feet.

Employees' Rights

We spend most of our lives working. Work is the foundation of our economy and a major part of the glue holding together communities. The employee is an equal business partner with the employer, and as such, has the right to collectively bargain for terms of employment.

Environmental Protection

Contrary to some people's opinions, it is possible to both protect the environment and sustain economic growth. We support taking all reasonable and responsible steps to protect the environment and the species contained therein.

Strong Families

The family is the primary social unit in America. It must be respected, and encouraged in all its forms. Government should make policy with this in mind.

Responsibility

With rights come responsibilities. Exercising our rights means taking responsibility for our actions, and their effects on others.

Free Enterprise

The capitalist economic system is the most efficient solution to providing for peoples' wants and needs. Government's role is that of a regulator, not a controller of industry, and any regulation must only be for the good of society as a whole, and not for the benefit of any one entity.

Rule of Law

Law is the framework in which society operates. There can be no society without justice. Justice means that those who commit crimes must be made to answer for them, and that the criminal code is fair and wisely constructed. When criminal actions go unpunished, respect for the law weakens. The law applies to all, including all agents of the government.

...most importantly, Progress

Progress is what Liberalism really means; moral progress, economic progress, and social progress to benefit all humanity. This represents the path towards a better world. At its heart, Liberalism is an optimistic philosophy.

Answer 2

I vote based on MORALITY #1 -

1. I am AGAINST abortion - for ANY reason. I believe it is wrong to MURDER unborn people. It's not the child's fault for how it was conceived and shouldn't have a choice made for him/her to end it's life based on those circumstances.

2. I believe homosexual behavior is in violation of God's purpose for men and women - I don't support their right to adoption or marriage or anything else that pushes their agenda. I will NEVER support their desire to change the definition of marriage or push on the public school system to teach MY children tolerance of their sinful lifestyle. I can respect the person and not the behavior and still not be called a homophobic.

The other issues are important - but, like I said - morality comes 1st. And those 2 reasons are what the Republican party stand against also.

Answer 3

Argle said it well for me, a Dem. I just wanted to comment that presidentreagan.com is giving a one sided picture of Reagan. The parties were very different then too. If you want a balanced view, look farther. Reagan often said one thing(a good speaker) but did another. They called him the Teflon president. Democrats were pretty quiet after it was known he had Alzheimers out of respect-not because we thought he was a good president!Republicans were fooled too-they talk about his tax cuts but don't mention he raised taxes again because the deficit was huge.

Answer 4

Liberals intend to "divide and triumph over." Conservatives secure that "a house divided adverse to itself can not stand." Which of those 2 age-previous maxims will be triumphant remains considered.

Answer 5

human nature.