Which political party would be better for the united states in general, democrats or republicans?Why?

Question

I'm just asking, I'm new to the politics thing, and im gunna start voting in 2008, I'm not 18 yet, until january. So I wanna know which political party would be better for the country in general?

Answer 1

Since I believe that both parties sleep in the same bed, I refer to them as RepuDemo's.

None keep their promises. Both point out dirt on the other.

I think the best we can do is pray for our country and I mean really, really pray your heart out for hours on end.

Answer 2

To start off with I'm going to tell you the answer does not lie with a party or their platform. And here's why.

We elect candidates not parties. And those candidates do not adhere to the platform laid out in some convention somewhere. You have Democrats and Republicans who run the entire gamet from liberal to conservative.

It used to be there was a clear definition of what a candidate stood for by the party they were affiliated with. If you were a Democrat you wanted everything controlled by Washinton. If you were a Republican you wanted things controlled by the lowest level possible. And both sides were fiscal conservatives. But all that has gone by the wayside.

Today you are going to have to know what the candidate stands for because like I said the lines have been blurred. Candidates don't fall into a certain mold. They are conservative on some things and liberal on others. So ignore the party symbol and find out about the person. Pick the person you like the best and vote for them.

I'm glad you are interested in politics and even more glad you are going to vote. Not enough people do. And the reason is simple. Most are too lazy to do the research to find out what all of the candidates really believe.

And remember it's not really parties that direct the government. It's the people we send to Washington that direct the government. If you like what the people are doing vote for them. If you don't like what they are doing vote for someone else.

I realise this a real non-answer but it is the truth.

Answer 3

Democrats, if for no other reason then that Republicans have sending us down the wrong road for too long. When the last Democrat was President, our government had a surplus and were at relative peace. Since Bush has taken office we have had record deficits and have gone to war with two countries, one of them being completely unnecessary.

The Republicans almost always represent the interests of the rich and Christian groups who wish to impose religious laws on America. Democrats usually represent the interests of unions, lawyers and the urban middle class and young voters. It's pretty clear to me which party is better for the US, even if neither is perfect or completely exempt from corruption.

Answer 4

Frankly, at this point neither the Republicans nor the Democrats are much good.

Both of the major parties get their handouts from the same pockets, Big Business, thus are beholden to them when it comes time to make policy..

I vote for people who consistently vote for the interests of the entire country,not just one section of it.

You should not ever willingly vote against your best interests.

Look at the voting records of the people running for office, if you don't like what you see, don't vote for them, no matter what the party.

I do not put much trust in anyone who votes the "party line" simply because they are a member of the party. This is what both parties depend on, that people will just stick with the pack, think for yourself.

Answer 5

I know that you're only 17, but did you really expect to get an unbiased answer to this question? If there was 'a good party' and a 'bad party', then everyone would vote for the 'good' party, and nobody would vote for the 'bad' party. It's all a matter of opinion, and you have already got, and will continute to get plenty of those.

So why not mine? Here goes: I've never even been to America, but....

(I pause whilst I hear lots of yelling and screaming "Who the hell is this guy to tell us what we should do when he's not even an American! Goddamn lousy limey b*stard, mind your own business and f*... off back to your sh*tty little ****** country and....". Well I'll answer these questions. It is my business because what you do affects us all. You elected, or allowed your election to be stolen by a gang of criminals in 2000, and they have set about destroying the world I and those I care about live in. It is my business, because they made it my business. OK???!!!!!).

Anyway, as I was saying my young friend, your country is in great peril, and neither the Republicans (generally) nor the Democrats (generally) have your best interests at heart.

One exception. Ron Paul. He is a Republican and and American patriot. He wants what is best for you and your country, and by refraining from inflicting death and destruction on the rest of the world, he would be doing the rest of us a favour too (and then I could return to minding my own limey Goddamn business). Google him. Find out for yourself. Vote for him.

Oh, and by the way, in the unlikely event that the corporate run media and goverment funded assassins allowed him to become president, then he would abolish income tax! Pretty cool, huh! You would all get your country back!

Just my opinion.

Answer 6

Democrats.
If you check he national debt 75% of it is accumulated by Republican presidents. While no-one wants to pay taxes there is a flip side - spending. If you cut taxes and increase spending it causes enormous deficit. (Myth about big spending Democrats, fact big spending Republicans)

Republicans tend to spend more on military expansions (Do not get duped, it is not in the military itself e.g. soldiers it is in hi-tech huge cost programs or outsourcing of military tasks to private contractors). While it is a "noble" cause to defend the country it is clearly hyped up and unnecessary . Us military spending is more then the next 30 countries combined.

General parties positions are Democrats - pro individual rights. Republicans - pro government invasion on SOCIAL issues. There is flip side on economic side. Democrats want government to provide safety net or the individuals programs like
- social security
- Medicaid, Medicare, SCHIP
- programs for less privileged.
(Direct investment in US)

Republicans are for big business big tax cuts for wealthy and big corporations. ( Which is a waste of money since it is a global business and it is not necceserily an investment in US)

Since US is a demand driven economy it is more beneficial to follow Democratic model.


I completely disagree with namsaev, look at the vote pattern. Republicans are more likely to stay loyal and vote as one block. Democrats have more dissent. Go to house.gov and check some of the crutual votes. It is more likely that Republicans would vote with Bush ( president ).


At the end you are not electing an independent - you are electing a party representative.

Answer 7

Honestly, I think the best candidate would be someone that falls in between the two major parties and was capable of brining more of a middle ground philosophy to most issues. Unfortunately, such a candidate would be un-electable and even if they did win election they would have a difficult time winning the support of Congress.

When you're trying to decide who to vote for, I would just ask and recommend that you try to pick the candidate who is talking about policies that would actually make sense in serving the greater good. Try to pick the candidate who would actually do things to improve your quality of life. Try to avoid picking a candidate who appeals to you based on their stand on a few polarizing issues - especially when these issues don't really have an impact on the day to day life of most people.

Answer 8

Neither one is good for this country. They have had a strangle hold on Washington for far too long and it is time to end "business as usual." All either party cares about is lining their and their corporate special interest friends' pockets. Say no to the status quo. A vote for Ron Paul is a vote for freedom.

Answer 9

The Democrats are the party that is more of the people, the Republicans are more a party of Business, and business interest.
If you favour things like a medicare program for all, and getting the troops out of Iraq, and Afghanistan, then you would be a democrat.

Answer 10

The Democratic Party.... It's the "big tent" party. We have labor, and corporatists. We have people on both sides of most issues, and politicians wimpy enough to influence. This puts the power in the hands of the people. All we have to do is be vocal.
The republican party has become one of right-wing ideology. It doesn't matter what the people want, or that we see their path isn't working, they don't change because they truely believe their unilateral "free trade" religion.