Does anyone here think there is no real difference between Democrats and Republicans?

Question

Aren't they all really into politics just for money, and not about helping citizens?

Answer 1

Yes, the U.S. is due a revolution.

Answer 2

There is a fundamental difference that is easily viewed amongst the populace. For example You might vote and think one party while your neighbor is loyal to the other party. Regardless of who's candidate becomes elected neither you nor your neighbor will get what you felt was promised during their campaign. In that regard both partys are similar. Some people when entering politics will choose the party they feel has the best chance of winning votes in a particular region. There are few staunch Republicans or Democrats that reflect the values that made their party unique. Most politicians favorite color these days is plaid as a result. To go out on a limb could mean political suicide. Elected officials have to adjust to what will get them votes. Neither party can be absolutely loyal to their partys core values once caught up in the fierce political arena of compromise, lobbyists, and special interests.

Answer 3

Actually that just about sums up how I feel. Both are being taken control of by opposing fringes in American society (Democrats are being taken over by the far left, and with Republicans its the far right) and both do not really represent the American people. They'll say what they need to say.

Answer 4

I know there's no difference, and the petty differences they claim to have are just to keep Americans divided and distracted. It's working, too. They're all lying, self-serving criminals. The only one who has shown a shred of decency is Ron Paul.

Answer 5

I agree.

I believe that there ARE slight (Very slight) differences between a few things. Mainly on how they approach various scenarios. In the end, it's all the same. I don't feel represented.

Answer 6

For the most part, and particularly among the presidential candidates, I'd have to agree. Here's something I thought was interesting regarding their political positions:
http://www.politicalcompass.org/analysis2
http://www.politicalcompass.org/usprimaries2007

To see where you are on the compass:
http://www.politicalcompass.org/

Answer 7

Yes some are women and others are men. LOL
yes again there used to be liberal republicans.
there used to be Conservative democrats.
That is rare anymore .
mostly republicans are conservative and democrats are liberal.
They both have their strong points,but that is your difference.

Answer 8

There's a difference --

But it's like choosing whether to have your left arm cut off, or your right arm burned to a cinder -- both are bad options.

Answer 9

There's a difference in idealologies for sure.
But to paint them all with one brush is unfair.
There are bad apples on both sides.

Answer 10

I believe that they are different as far as their ideologies, but they are the same as far as being self serving, power hungry, money grubbing, bags of camel dung.

Same crap, different pile.

And we are the flies buzzing around our chosen pile.

Answer 11

I think there are real differences between them in worldview and priorities, but I don't think there's a significant difference between them in ethics or character.