If you have an actual job, why would you vote for a Democrat?

Question

They only want to raise your taxes to help feed and clothe lazy people.

I'm not talking about the disabled (mentally and physically), but I'm talking about the slothful that just won't work. If you are a hard-worker, you can't possibly want a SOCIALIST in the White House.

Our taxes should go to what we need like firehouses, police departments, sanitation workers, etc. You know, the things that benefit ALL OF US!

Answer 1

democrats gave you things like police departments, firehouses, and sanitation workers...lol

things that benefit us all IS socialism! Republicans would just as soon outsource those things and subject them to a free market. if they don't want that, then they are espousing liberal ideals.

Answer 2

There are a number of possibilities.

They could be unaware that Democrats don't have thier best interests at heart. (Though, really, if that's your criterion for voting, Republicans aren't exactly an option, either).

Your assertion about the Democratic position could be wrong - that is, the policies typically enacted by Demorats might not be as bad for 'people with actual jobs' as you seem to think.

They could be voting based on principle rather than self-interest. For instance, if you strongly support a woman's right to choosen, you might vote for a Democrat who strongly supports it, even if she might raise your taxes, as well.

They could be voting in incumbents. Many people assume that an incumbent must be the most qualifed for the job, and congressional and senate seats can remain in the same party's hands for decades as a result.

They could be 'voting for the person, no the party.' Perhaps based on personality, perhaps on positions held by the candidate that differ from the rest of his party.

They could be voting on a narrow, local interest. For instance, a Congressman often funnels Federal largess to his constituency. That 'actual job' might be in a local business that is only kept afloat by 'pork' provided by the congressman. His party - even his policies, wouldn't seem that important in comparison.

They could be voting for the candidate they feel is the most committed to protecting his privacy and right to live the lifestyle he chooses. You can see how that might not be the Republican, I hope.

They could be voting on foreign-policy issues that they feel strongly about, or other national issues that they feel are more important than thier own situation.

They could feel the need to support those 'help' from the government, even though they don't need such help at the time - perhaps they accepted a 'hand up' in the past, or anticipate needing some sort of aid in the future, if they can't follow thier 'actual job' to India or China at some point, for instance.

Answer 3

Here come the personal attacks.

G.C. - I am not against gays being in the Republican party. You're welcome over here any time. I have two gay family members. You ARE human and American I assume? lol! Seriously, only the outspoken Reps that are against gays are heard and not people like me. Come on now, even Cheney has a gay daughter. You guys do have the "Life Partner" or "Domestic Partner" thing for insurance.

g - I DO have a very good idea about poverty....I was brought up in poverty. Funny thing is, my family didn't like being poor so they went to school, worked hard and got out of poverty. We are higher up on the pay scale now. Not bad for a bunch of Mexicans that all were liberal Democrats eh?

Answer 4

*LOL* you are full of it huh? You may be talking to the rich but it ain't me. I am not afraid of my taxes being raised by Democrats any more than expecting anything out of Tax cuts by the Republicans. I am neither rich or poor there Bucko, I am the poor middle class bastard that gets it stuck to him at every turn. Too rich and not rich enough to get a tax cut, too poor to enjoy what a good stock market represents. You can bet your @ss if i could pick where my tax dollars go, it would not be into the pockets of the rich and CEOs. Keep the Change Mr. Radical!

Answer 5

That's right - you aren't talking about cutting off assistance to the disabled or the infirm or children or the elderly or the unfortunate. That's the problem, you always forget about the majority of those who are legitimately on assistance so you can cut off the few who take advantage of the system.

Answer 6

I agree with you...

However, being a gay man, I am not welcome in the Republican party. And, eventhough I pay more taxes than my heterosexual counterparts, I do not have the same right to marry the person I love...to visit him in intensive care...to provide care for him....or have inheritance rights....


So, I am truly torn. I am a fiscal conservative...and would vote for most Republican candidates. However, knowing that the right wing-nut religious base of the Republican party would like to have me imprisoned for my lifestyle, I cannot support a candidate that actively courts their vote....which is each one of them.

So, I am left to vote for a democrat, that at least gives lip-service to gay causes.

Answer 7

There are many clueless people who vote for democrats to bathe the rich and corporations, yet when this happens, it bites them in the end.

Answer 8

That's WHY I am a democrat.

Do YOU want a socialist in the White House?

I don't. Why would I leave my party to the socialists?

No, thank you.

Patriot here.

Answer 9

Becuase they're the ones that push for increases in the minimum wage.

What I'd like to see is a party that pushes for a livable wage.

Answer 10

Funny, Bush's faith-based initiative wants to feed and clothe "lazy people", too. He just wants to make sure you get a nice dose of Jesus before you do.

Is W a socialist? Why did the GOP vote in a socialist?