I keep hearing these words in connection with the international political affairs, US/UK. I don't understand what they mean or stand for. Can somebody explain?
2007-11-05 16:30:18 · 5 answers · asked by Appu 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Other - Politics & Government
Democrats are liberals.
Republicans are conservatives.
2007-11-05 19:52:32 · answer #1 · answered by FRAGINAL, JTM 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Democrats/liberals/the left side are generally towards a bigger, more helpful government which will solve major problems. Some democrats would tend to lean towards socialism, or government by the people for the benefit of the people
Republicans/conservatives/the right side favor a smaller government. They think big business and non-governmental organizations can take care of everything and they believe in both laissez-faire and trickle-down economics. Republicans are strong proponents of capitalism, where supposedly those who work hard make the most money, and poor people did not work hard enough
i hope that helps and wasn't too biased. i tend to lean left...
also, i am not too familiar with UK politics but i think (dont hold me on this) that your Labor Party would be more like the American Democratic Party
2007-11-05 16:37:56 · answer #2 · answered by joeschmo 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Democrats and the Republicans are like the Gambino and Genovese crime families. The have different people in them and slightly different style but they are essentially the same.
2007-11-05 17:16:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
US/UK is the same as master/puppy or bush/blair.
2007-11-05 16:33:40 · answer #4 · answered by snarkysmug 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What?
2007-11-05 16:36:31 · answer #5 · answered by A Balrog of Morgoth 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋