what are the ideas that the republicans have for the good of the people?
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Contrary to popular belief both republicans and democrats care about this country, and care about its people.  They just have different views on how to best serve the people.  Democrats, in general, want to take care of everything.  They try to help people by creating programs.  They try to fix things.  The problem with this is this:  They often create more problems by getting envolved without really understanding what needs to be done to fix things.  Republicans take the opposite view.  They feel that the people can usually create solutions well enough if left alone.  If there is a need, someone will try to find a way to fill that need.  The problem with this:  Somethings really do need to be fixed.  I look at it as two extremes in parenting strategies.  The democrats are like the over protective parent that never lets the child do anything on their own, and never lets them learn the life lessons they need to.  This attitude in politics often leads to enabling people to stay in the situation they are in, and never want to change.  The republicans are more like the parent that loves their kid, but never really connects.  There is always some distance there.  This is the parent that always says "How do you expect them to learn?"  In families, this ends up with kids that often feel unloved and worthless.  In politics this ends with people feeling hopeless when they truly need help.  Both philosophies have merrit, but both are flawed.  \n\nWhile I am a registered Republican, I see some areas that NEED to be fixed.  Healthcare, for example.  I also see, however, the logic in helping large corporations to get larger.  When a major corporation is not growing it has to have "cut backs" that usually means 1,000s of people lose their jobs.  We always think about the few that are getting really rich, and look at it as evil, but we forget about the hundreds of thousands that have jobs at the corporation, and fail to look at that as good.
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I think it all boils down to freedom of opportunity.  We could utilize some good points to empower the working class.  Or you could be a republican and believe that trickle down economics actually trickles.
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They do, but one should take a very careful look at the two major parties.  Most people here would unfortunately, see the Republicans as mean, uncaring, even downright evil but what is their major theme?  Get the Government out of peoples lives, and let them make success for themselves.\n\nWhat is the Democrats major theme?  You are completely worthless and useless, and the only way you can make it is with Government hand outs.\n\nTalk about 'talking down to us'
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In theory, Republicans believe in strong state governments.   States should have the right to decide many issues for themselves.  Democrats believe in strong federal government deciding for all of the country.\n\nThe rest of the things you hear about are the sideshow political rhetoric that goes around.  Some is true.  Others are not.\n\nBoth parties have problems with abortion issues.  The Republicans are against it (for the most part), Democrats are for it.  Republicans are opposed to same sex marriages, Democrats are for them. Republicans believe by supporting business you create jobs which help others.  Democrats believe in helping the individual so he or she may find their own way.  \n\nIn the end, I think both parties are realizing they cannot hard line on issues.  Homeland Security, immigration, the exporting of American jobs, trade deficit are difficult issues that need to be dealt with quickly.  Taking a "this is my stance like it or leave it" stance does not sit well with voters.  I think, at least for the next couple of years, you will see the parties look more like each other than ever before.  \n\nWe are definitely a nation divided.  Many elections were very close.  This shows how much we need to stop looking at our differences and start working toward solutions.
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In current times(this century), the Republican party believes that unrestrained capitalism can be relied upon to find the best and most efficient solution to the needs of the nation. This is evidenced in the relaxing of environmental controls, oversight of food & drugs, lax business regulations, a shifting of taxes from corporations to people.\nThe Democratic party believes that unrestrained capitalism has been guilty of great abuses in the past and it is the role of government to regulate and control the powerful on behalf of the American citizens, including financial safety nets for the weak and helpless so that this  rich nation does not have the scourge of poverty.
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I think anyone that appreciates the potential of this country would gladly join in.  What you want to do is what politicians of every level should already be doing.  Instead of republicans being thick headed and thinking that they can change the world into one big happy family, and democrats criticizing everything but never having an alternative option or independent thought that isn't brought on by what the latest poll says they should do, they should be trying to solve the problems together.  No more fighting, time to get to work.  I think lots of people would want in on it.  Especially if it wasn't a forum for one side or another to bash the other, rather a way for people to come together with ideas and remedies to our problems.
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Because it plays in simple minds...\n\nThe Republicans are masters of simple, black and white thought and correlative, rather than causative logic!. \n\nCommunists are evil... social programs are associated with communism... democrats support social programs... democrats must be communists... thus Democrats are evil!\n\nDemocrats are evil...Republicans don't like Democrats... Republicans are good! \n\nAlso, all you have to do to be a good Republican is SAY what you are for/against. You don't really ever have to do it (or not do it). It makes life MUCH easier. \n\n"We don't have to debate what we should think about homosexual behavior. It's written in the Bible!" - Ted Haggard\n(we know how that ended up!) \n\nRepublicans - For Fiscal Responsibilty! - 1% INCREASE in National Debt annually under Bush\n\nDemocrats - Evil Spenders! - 4% DECREASE in National Debt annually under Clinton\n\nEnough... I think I have made my point. \n\nGo Lemmings, Go!
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The Dems. They are willing to pay down the debt and keep the economy strong ala Bill Clinton. They care about your privacy. They care about your constitutional rights. The Republicans are all about spying,lying, transferring wealth from poor to rich. Stealing elections. They want to un-separate church and state. Force God down your throat. War seems to be their favorite passtime. So what if people get killed -the ends justify the means. They could care less about the environement if they had their way this world would be a polluted mess. Republicans want cheap labor and don't care if you lose your job to get it . As long as the profits go up.\nDemocrats care about a livable wage. Example: Sante Fe NM. raised the min. wage and guess what ...Business increased. Democrats will do a better job but we need a Progressive party to change this country. Some Dems are way to liberal and most Republicans are not Republicans in the traditional sense. They are Neo cons. and have little in common with their past values.
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Still sounds like good enough reasons to be Republican in my book.\n\nEDIT:  They'll never get it.  Eye for an eye.  Don't pass children through the fires of Molech (hedonism).  Don't worry about it, they'll get it when a criminal has a gun to their head.
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The left and right ends of the political spectrum discribe people's basic philosopy of government.  \n\nMost people think of Democrats of being left center and liberals comfortably in the left and Socialists at the extreme left.  \n\nOn the right side, Republicans would be near the center, Conservatives comfortable in the right and libetarians at the far right.\n\nThe right tends to favor policies in which the role of the government is extremely limited, especially when it comes to promoting the general welfare of the populous, but at the same time spending adequate resouces for the common defense of the nation such as the military and the enforcement of international trade agreements.  Some issues that the Right traditionally cares about are:\n\n*  Minimize Taxes\n*  Minimize Social Welfare Programs (Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare)\n*  Minimize Regulations on Business and Individuals\n*  Elimination of Wealth Redistribution policies such as Progressive Taxation, Asset Based Taxation, and Taxation on Income gained through investment or inheritance.\n*  Minimize ability of citizens to sue the government or corporations, or other individuals based on laws designed to protect the environment, consumers, workers, women, minorities, etc....\n\nRecently, the Right has embraced other non traditional issues such as:\n\n* Increased government regulation of Abortion\n* Increased government regulation of End of Life decisions\n* Increased government regulation of Drug Usage\n* Increased Government funding of Christian religious groups, symbols and priorities.\n* Increased Government regulation of sexual pratices, indecent speech, homosexuality and unpatriotic behavior.\n* Decreased regulation of weapon ownership.\n* Support for public execution of certain criminals. \n* Reduction of constitutional gaurantees for accused criminals (Victims Rights)\n\nThe left tends to favor a stronger government with policies which benefit the general population at the expense of those in positions of power.  People on the left tend to believe that the government's primary function is to provide for the general welfare of its citizens paid for by taxing the populous.  Some issues that the left traditionally cares about are:  \n\n*  Generous funding of Social Programs (Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare)\n*  A progressive tax system which taxes wealthy individuals at a higher rate and taxes income earned by means other than work (Profits, Investment, Inheritence) higher than work income.\n*  Increased government regulation of employers, polluters, manufacturers, and individuals in the interests of protecting the populous\n*  Protecting Certain Freedoms such as freedom of speech, freedom of the press, right to privacy, voting rights, rights of the accused, etc....\n\nRecently, the Left has embraced other non traditional issues such as:\n\n*  Legalization of Abortion\n*  Affirmative Action\n*  Increased regulation of weapon Ownership\n*  Less strict Immigration laws\n*  Opposition of certain wars\n*  Separation of Church and State
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First, let me editorialize my comments.\n\nI am not a wealthy person, financially. I was born and raised in Chicago, a heavily democratic city. I hate the Republican party, but, hate the Democratic party more. \n\nThat said and done, here's my response to your statement:\n\n1. Make laws to help people acheive their goals.\nThat's the republican idea. But, you cant make people make goals. Instead, this has to be taught. \n\n2. Create a stronger middle class. (Dont be afraid to tax the rich).\nThat's what democrats claim as their idea.\nProblem is, they want to tax everyone. They have what i call the "Poor people" tax: its called "Smog". Upper middle class to rich people are pretty much unaffected by smog penalties. They tend to (stereotypically) buy a new car every year. \nMy idea: Do as WE have to do: live within your means. I dont wish ANYONE'S taxes to be raised. Just because I am unaffected by it, doesn't make it ok. In fact, it then becomes a potentially illegal tax, as it discriminates against a certain group. \nI'm in favor of a 2-5% flat rate tax, on everyone. Until they want to raise it.\nThe fact is, there is much too much waste in governmental spending, and I should not have to pay for it. \n3. Seperate the church and state, without infringing on the Church's rights.\nInteresting. It seems as if the Church is being persecuted by the state. It seems the Church is persecuting the State. \nFact is, Just because someone is a christian, and runs for office, does not make a conflict. When their religion dictates what everyone else does, it becomes a problem.\n\n4. Always support your community at large and not just party affilliates. \nI so agree. I get tired of this "Bush' war, bring home the troops" nonsense, and the moral indignancy from the Republican party. \nI get tired of the Democrats degrading what the republicans have done, knowing full well, if it were their idea, they'd be praising their candidate. I get tired of the Republicans blaming the Democrats for what they do. Its nauseating. \n\n5. You owe lobbyists nothing... you owe your community everything.\nI totally agree. \nIdea for a new bill: Accepting ANY money from anyone is illegal for politicians, and public servants. \n\n6. Single, childless, young people and elderly have family and friends too.\nNot sure what this is about.\n\n7. What can we do to reduce our depenance on fossil fuels?\nIts what we apparently want. hybrid and electric cars dont seem to sell a lot.\n\nI'd like our leaders to know they are supposed to serve US, not their own interests. Easy-in, easier out. \n\nOh, and, yes, keep the troops in. No matter what party wins, we have to keep the fight going.\n\nAnd, leave my damn money alone. You make more than youre worth as it is.
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Republicans like to spend money for roads, justice, military, and legal issues.   Their moto is to keep government out of Americans lives.  When money is spent on any of these, we the people see our lives get better. (Watch the history channel. . .military marvels).  Republicans want the private corporations to spend corporation money on Democratic issues (social, enviromental, and human rights).  This is why Pres. W. Bush is using his father and former Pres. Clinton to raise money for the tragic event in 2005.  \n\nDemocrates like to spend money for social issues, enviroment issues, and human rights issues.  Again these are noble and worthy causes that come back to benefit the American public.  They also need to spend money meeting the basic principals of Republician spending (Road, Justice, Military, and Law).  Thus, Democrates often overspend.
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Ahhhhh, NO!!!!!!  Republicans believe in government that helps republican politicians and big business.  They try to pray on people's self-centeredness and prejudices and fears to extend their base beyond who they truly represent.  Conservatives believe in class seperation and maintaining the status quo.\n\nDemocrats support the working class and equal opportunity to succeed.  They promote success through achievement, competition, and desire, which Republicans claim to represent in theory but never in practice.\n\nNever ask a republican what a democrat is, because republicans are liars.  Never ask a republican what a republican is, because republicans are liars.
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they secretly want to be republicans
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Why should a person who owns MORE than $60,000 per year support the views of the Republican Party? \n\nThe Republican Party works for the big industrials, ensuring that US Government policy is manipulated to meet the requirements of the corporations. There is no way that can be said to be Government for the people - no matter how much people earn!
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How about reducing taxes and government waste, increasing personal freedoms, keeping our country safe from terrorists, reducing prescription drug and healthcare costs, and raising the minimum wage?
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REPUBLICAN-The Republican Party is the more socially conservative and economically libertarian of the two major parties, and has closer ties to both Wall Street (large corporations) and Main Street (locally owned businesses) than do the Democrats and less affiliation with labor unions. Republicans have a strong belief in personal responsibility, limited government, and corporate entrepreneurship. Republicans generally oppose gay marriage, oppose abortion, and oppose embryonic stem cell research.   center-right wing\n\nDEMOCRAT-The party has favored farmers, laborers, labor unions, and religious and ethnic minorities; it has opposed unregulated business and finance, and favored progressive income taxes. In foreign policy, internationalism (including interventionism) was a dominant theme from 1913 to the mid 1960s. In the 1930s, the party began advocating welfare spending programs targeted at the poor. Since the 1970s, environmentalism has been a major new component.\nIn recent decades, the Party advocates civil liberties, social freedoms, equal rights, equal opportunity, and a free enterprise system tempered by government intervention (what economists call a mixed-economy). The Party believes that government should play a role in alleviating poverty and social injustice, even if that means a larger role for government and progressive taxation to pay for social services. They support gay marriage, abortion, and stem call research.\n\nLEFT-WING-In politics, left-wing, the political left or simply the left are terms that refer to the segment of the political spectrum typically associated with any of several strains of, to varying extents, socialism, green politics, anarchism, communism, social democracy, progressivism, American liberalism or social liberalism, and defined in contradistinction to its polar opposite, the right. The left often works to eliminate high levels of inequality.\n\nRIGHT-WING-In politics, right-wing, the political right or simply the right, are terms that refer to the segment of the political spectrum often associated with any of several strains of monarchism, reactionism, conservatism, the religious right, nationalism, fascism, or simply the opposite of left-wing politics.\nThe right advanced capitalism, whereas the left advocated socialism (often democratic socialism) or communism.\n\nLIBERAL-Liberalism is an ideology, philosophical view, and political tradition which holds that liberty is the primary political value. Liberalism has its roots in the Western Age of Enlightenment, but the term now encompasses a diversity of political thought. Broadly speaking, liberalism emphasizes individual rights. It seeks a society characterized by freedom of thought for individuals, limitations on power, especially of government and religion, the rule of law, free public education, the free exchange of ideas, a market economy that supports relatively free private enterprise, and a transparent system of government in which the rights of all citizens are protected. In modern society, liberals favor a liberal democracy with open and fair elections, where all citizens have equal rights by law and an equal opportunity to succeed.\n\nCONSERVATIVE-Conservatism is a political philosophy that necessitates a defense of established values. Since different cultures have different established values, conservatives in different cultures have different goals. Some conservatives seek to preserve the status quo, while others seek to return to the values of an earlier time, the status quo ante.