How would you describe the relationship between Democrats and Republicans?\n\nI think that Democrats and Republicans are like the Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees because both teams are not fond of each other.
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they are like attorneys,, they battle it out in the courtroom, and then have a drink at the watering hole when the trial is over.
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Republicans and Democrats are just two sides of the same coin.  Republicans are pro gun anti abortion.  Democrats are anti gun, pro abortion.  Other than that it's all talk and smoke and infighting, they both serve their corporate masters.  When it comes to screwing over the working class and slowly taking away our freedoms it is bipartisan.
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Please, give me some quotes from any Democratic Party leader that encourages people to hate their country.  Even a single quote.\n\nAs for the distrust - with none of the recent presidential administrations (of either party) has done much to convince me that they're worthy of my trust.  If you're going to put blind faith in whatever government you have, then why do you care which party is in power at all?\n\nEdit (in response to your addition): again - give me one quote from a Dem party leader saying any of the things you mention.
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Democrats are all talk. They tend to have a very "not in my backyard" attitude about almost everything they publicly support. I agree that they are like "a boat without a rudder." I wish that wasn't the case. Our system works with two strong parties, and right now we don't have two strong parties. They need to get their act together and present someone with convictions that are truly for the good of the nation and that aren't based on popularity polls. Sadly, as of now, I just don't see it.
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The Republicans in this country are way too extreme (part-time Christians, homophobic, xenophobic, war-loving, and way too out of touch with what people need).\n\nThe Democrats are too spineless and without character.  \n\nIt is too hard to say.  Unless one of the other parties comes up with a honest, problem-solving, hard-working (not vacationing whenever something goes wrong like our current knucklehead), financially responsible, down-to-earth candidate who looks toward the future (focuses on global warming, our ties with other nations, fixing the Social Security issues, eliminating our debt to other countries, and including funding to health causes), then I won't be voting (I have voted in every election since I was 18 and am so disgusted with the choices).
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Republicans believe in following traditions. Which does include, following the constitution and also keeping religious rights out there. A big issue with them, is they're against homosexuals and anything else that is listed as "sinful" in teh bible or whatever the fuk they believe.\n\nDemocrats are a little the opposite of that and believe equal rights, freedom, and believe that Americans NEED their help.\n\nLike you, I definately go for the Libertians, whom believe that government should back the heck off and let us handle our own problems. But yea, unfortunately, it's mostly only one of the two major parties that will ever win... D or R. Lame.
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I loathe Democrats and Republicans....i vote relucantly vote for Republicans cause I loathe them a little less than Republicans.\n\nI wish there was another choice.
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Democrats tend to think about what is best for the average citizen, Republicans favor corporations and the wealthy who can buy influence.   Also Republicans like wars.
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I like the quote someone said.  "Republicans beleive government doesn't work and each time they are elected they prove it"\n\nSomething like that.  I vote republican because I hate government.  I do not agree with many of what the republicans beleive tho.\n\nAnyway to your question.  I think they would fall betweeen the 2 parties but I really don't know what you are talking about.
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The actions of the Republican party can be fully explained in one word:  "Posturing."  \n\nAs for the Democrats, you assume they are competent.  They are not.  They worship two fallacies:  1) Man can be perfected by his institutions (such as schools and government and civil law).  2) Equality and utopia can be accomplished by the establishment of classes of citizenship.\n\nThese crippling fallacies insure that the Democrats will not be able to fix much of the damage.  They are so conceited about these fallacies that they don't even understand that it was furious INDEPENDENT voters who put them in charge this time.  Independents like me.  What we gave this time we will take away unless they get over their ideological blinders.\n\nYou've been warned.
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I vote for whomever is most conservative (believes in the Constitution as written and freedom). That is usually the Republican. However, I have voted for Democrats when they are more conservative than their Republican opponent (very rare, but it happens).
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What a win for us Democrats!  The Republicans financed Lieberman's win and now he will caucus with the Democrats!!!\n\nIt was a win/win situation for us. HA,HA.
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The republicans are the party of the haves and they are the ones who do as much as they can to make sure not only that corporations get plenty of corporate welfare, but tax breaks so large that they pay no, or little taxes. Big oil companies are paying 2.4% of their profit in taxes. That is obscene.\n\nI also believe that democrats lose more after elections than Republicans.\n\nBoth go on the corporate dole which makes for a minimal loss for any Republican.\n\nAccording to the rules, the Republicans, since retaking the senate, do what they want. They don't even try to appoint democrats and limit debate, which is not what the democrats did to them when they were in power. I hope they remember their treatment after November.
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The way I was explained that is that Democrats believe in welfare and other government aid but are usually more open-minded to towards social issues (like gay marriages). Republicans are more about people working hard for themselves without government aid (Capitalism, laissez faire, basically allowing companies to do what they want) but are less open to social issues.
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Republicans typically believe in smaller government with more control allotted to the states. They believe in promoting business and lower taxes. They favor less government spending (although you wouldn't know it given the current crop). They believe in self reliance and do not support large social programs.\n\nDemocrats favor more centralized control in the form of a larger federal government with less power to the states. They traditionally sponsor more social programs and do not believe in lower taxes. \n\nThese are generalized positions and do not properly reflect the parties, but are rather intended as an overview. If you want real information I suggest visiting their party websites and reviewing their platforms.\n\nRNC http://www.gop.com\nDNC http://democrats.org
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hmmm.....don't they have a choice of more then two parties in the u.s,that's called real democracy u know,it does not matter which of the two evils wins both apply the same form of politics.i would agree with you though that the republicans do stand for the rich. (money talks  in a capitalist world)
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abortion... if a democrats were against abortion, it would be a long time before a republican won anything... there are more than enough people that vote on this issue alone to turn the tide permanently to the democrats... \n\nmaybe democrats should just say they are against abortion and don't do anything about it... like the conservatives do...\n\ninterested: believe it or not... just being a liberal, it doesn't mean you hate conservatives... although by the way some conservatives act, the majority of them hate all liberals it seems... \nhe is talking more about his actions and what party they are more consistent with... and I agree that I think they are more consistent with liberals...\n\nnormobrian: can you cite those... I think I missed them in my bible...