I must admit that I recently saw a Yahoo Answer which simply said: " A DEMOCRAT IS SOMEONE WHO WANTS SOMETHING FOR NOTHING " & I found myself agreeing with this definition---. Do you agree or disagree ?? Could you define a Democrat in one sentence ?---- If so, what is that one sentence that you think defines a Democrat ?- PLEASE LIMIT YOUR DEFINITIONS TO ONE SENTENCE.
2007-12-07 18:12:51 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Elections
a democrat is someone who incorrectly believes that big governent and social spending, not self reliance and lassiez fare policy can solve social ills.
2007-12-07 19:21:19 · answer #1 · answered by koalatcomics 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
A Democrat is someone who desires an increase in the size and scope of government for the purposes of creating a nanny state at the taxpayer's expense.
A neo-conservative Republican (these days you have to distinguish) is someone who desires an increase in the size and scope of government for the purposes of a police state whose business is legislating morality.
An actual Republican thinks free markets are more efficient than the government at distributing resources to the poor, and supports less government, particularly at the federal level.
The idea of something for nothing defining the Democratic party is factually incorrect, as most Democrats are in fact middle class citizens willing to support the needy by paying taxes, not the needy themselves. Poor people don't vote. Don't ask me why.
2007-12-08 03:51:42 · answer #2 · answered by Bitterpill 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A Democrat is someone who believes the government should stay out of someone's personal life but be involved in economic issues in order to help the poor and middle class.
Whether they want something for nothing depends on why they vote Democrat...same as Republican. Some people may want welfare programs so they don't have to work, but some people don't want to pay any taxes and still expect the government to somehow function
2007-12-08 02:34:54 · answer #3 · answered by scott w 4 · 1⤊ 2⤋
A Democrat is someone who votes for the American Democratic Party.
Duh.
2007-12-08 02:14:57 · answer #4 · answered by [A]byssal 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋
caliguy,
thats the definition of a classical democrat before the depression. democrats now are big gov.
2007-12-08 02:40:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
A Democrat is someone who plays on the same team as the Republicans. They are all the same. That way, it doesn't matter who you vote for. Dem or Rep, most are members of the Council of Foreign Relations. Except Ron Paul, of course.
2007-12-08 02:21:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
A Democrat is someone who loves America, and cares about it people. Is always trying to make the Country better then it is
2007-12-08 06:12:43 · answer #7 · answered by EnberWolfe 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In Australia, a Democrat is someone who is now extinct.
2007-12-08 16:10:08 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
A Democrat is someone who is going to be the next US President, whether you like it or not.
2007-12-08 08:04:53 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Something for nothing? Does that refer to giving unfortunate citizens a push, such as granting welfare and affirmative action? If so, it is not for nothing. They are working citizens, who are just down on their last dollar, trying hard to work their way up. That definition you concurred with is obviously false. Your agreeing with it shows has slanted you've become.
A democrat is someone who works more closely with the entire nation's people to solve issues.
2007-12-08 02:26:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
A democrat is someone who believes in democracy that is why they have more social views and tend to give more control to the voters as oppose to a republican who believes in a republic which in terms defines it by more power and control by the leaders of the republic itself over everybody life.
2007-12-08 02:21:19 · answer #11 · answered by caliguy_30 5 · 2⤊ 2⤋