Consider how the voters and candidates differ on the issues.
2007-03-18 08:32:56 · 16 answers · asked by Mike 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Historically Republicans are for a small federal government. The states have the power and only join together for the purpose of national defense. Think of each country as a separate nation.
That hasn't happened lately. In fact our federal government is the largest in the history of the united states. Taxes are lower, true, but we are spending at a record pace. That's leading us into a debt that is frightening economists.
Democrats are for a stronger federal government with less power to the individual states. The federal government, in their view, should take a larger role in promoting a good living standard for its citizens. Programs such as Medicare and Social Security are the work of Democrats and were initially opposed to by Republicans.
There has been a constant battle between those who want a strong central government and those who want state's rights to prevail. Historically it has been an ugly, mud slinging fight which we are still fighting.
2007-03-18 08:54:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are differences in each and every human being on this planet. It is termed "unique". Some of these unique people get together because they believe that they share "some" of the same opinions. Not every Liberal, Republican, Democrat, Green Party, Independent member believes the same that all the rest in the same party believes.
How do you explain me? I consider myself Liberal, however I am a military dependent, I am Pro Gun, and I support our soldiers in the War (and their "duty" to serve our country ). I have mixed feelings about our current cabinet, however, I think that any commander in chief is not capable of making my country a paradise. There will always be conflict and disagreement- the same right we take for granted everyday that the soldiers in Iraq are fighting for. I am by no means a traditional Liberal.
Furthermore, I will vote for who I think the best candidate is for the job, regardless of party affiliation! To me, this is the greatest service I can do for my country, is to think outside the norm and act on it.
2007-03-18 08:46:08 · answer #2 · answered by longleggedfirecracker 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a huge difference. The parties vote on the opposite side of issues like immigration, Reform, war and social policy.
And to the idiot who said that Reps protect America... Weakening our armed forces by spreading them too thin in Iraq weakens the US. Leaking the identity of CIA agents Weakens the US. ruining the reputation of the USA at home and abroad hurts our country. If that's protecting, I could stand to lose protection. And the majority of voters agree with me.
2007-03-18 08:41:10 · answer #3 · answered by The Big Box 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As an Independent, I notice a marked difference in intelligence between those that claim to be Republican and those that admit to being Democrats.
You have only to look at the questions and answers posed by the two factions here on this board to see a wide disparity in critical thought between the two.
2007-03-18 08:39:52 · answer #4 · answered by Garrett S 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Hello,
Actually, there really is no difference.
Other than the D and R in their names.
We, the voters, are being blindsided by the issues.
I can say though that I am pro marriage and anti abortion. That I do know and stand by, even if my elected representatives say they are listening to me and wanting to stand by what I believe.
Honestly, I think all this arguing and bickering is a game. It is a way to get all us riled up.
And, our "leaders" are doing their best to destroy or way of life, i.e. One World Government, New World Order, NAFTA Superhighway on its way, National IDs and RFID chips in our bodies.
We are not a free nation anymore and quite frankly probably never have been.
Democracy, what democracy?
We, the people, are just chess pieces, waiting to be moved to a new square.
God Bless,
Hope this helps you..................... :- O
2007-03-18 13:05:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Normally there are small differences between the two parties. Today with neocons in charge of the Republicans the two parties have become polarized and there are significant differences.
2007-03-18 08:39:50 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
In reality it doesn't matter, either party will be for, or possibly say anything to get more votes. Many of them focus on minority issues, the elderly, military, women's rights.
50 years ago there was an obvious difference. Today its almost fair game
2007-03-18 08:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by Belkin 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, but try to think of it like religion. The parties and the leadership of them may represent different goals and ideals (say, like different religions), but that does not necessarily dictate the hearts and minds of their followers. To Independents, they may both seem like lost sheep. To Dems and Reps, Independents may seem lacking in large structural cohesiveness. The two parties have veered in where their focus lies considerably in the past 100 years.
2007-03-18 08:42:10 · answer #8 · answered by xwdguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think so. You either vote for team A or team B. I believe, they both have the same agenda. Just different means of reaching them. Either way, we are all screwed.
2007-03-18 08:48:50 · answer #9 · answered by real talk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It seems very little now days, Choose a candidte that will be good for our nation as a whole, Rather than on the basis of what he'll do for you.
http://www.ronpaul.org/
2007-03-18 08:39:11 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋