What is a good beginning quote or sentence for an essay about the Democratic Party?
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"The Democratic Party is one of the two political parties forming a useless oligarchy in the United States."\n\nSorry, I'm very cynical. Perhaps you could choose one particular issue, such as their stance on abortion or the death penalty, and provide some background as to why they decided to be pro or con. Either that, or give a synopsis of their views on a few different issues and then provide an overall opinion of their mindset - that could be your opening line. Maybe you could try explaining why the Democrats seem to appeal more to the young.
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The Democrats remind me of the joke about the Soviet leader who announced to his country:\n\n"Comrades, when I came to power, our country stood at the lip of a great abyss. I am proud to say that since then we have taken a bold step forward."
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Google this phrase:\n\n"policycommittee@"\n\nWITH the quotes!
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I am a very proud Democrat.\n\nAnd you should be too!
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The donkey. The Democratic Party was first pictured as a donkey by the political cartoonist Thomas Nast.
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One set of quotation marks would suffice. You just have to state your source as well as where the author quoted from.
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What an EXCELLENT\n\n\nINTELLIGENT\n\nPOINT!\n\nThat was a great thought. One that a Liberal could never get.\n\nKEEP up the GOOD fight...FIGHT THEM!!!\n\nWE WILL WIN!!!!\n\nLiberals hate us!!! I LOVE that!!!\n\nPLEASE keep posting...never let them get you down!!
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Here's my favorite short quip:\n"What's the difference between Bush and Hitler?"\n\n"Hitler was democratically elected."
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Go to the democrats.org and gop.org websites. You'll find the information there. Just rephrase it; it should take about one hour, or two if you're a slow writer like me.
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No. The Democrat Party started out as the Anti-Federalists in the earliest years of the U.S. They gradually changed their names to the Democratic-Republicans and then finally just the Democrats. Hence, their first President was Thomas Jefferson.\n\nThe Republican Party was born during the 1850s. Their first President was Abe Lincoln.
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The people who say this are confusing this Democratic party with the Democratic party of FDR.  Simply put, its a totally different party.  The current Dem. party is the party of no idea, the party of obstruction and the anti-Juedo-Christian values party.
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Here it is:\n\n Good evening. I have asked for a few minutes of your time to discuss a matter of national importance: the reform of America's immigration system.\n\nThe issue of immigration stirs intense emotions and in recent weeks, Americans have seen those emotions on display. On the streets of major cities, crowds have rallied in support of those in our country illegally. At our southern border, others have organized to stop illegal immigrants from coming in. Across the country, Americans are trying to reconcile these contrasting images.\n\nAnd in Washington, the debate over immigration reform has reached a time of decision. Tonight, I will make it clear where I stand, and where I want to lead our country on this vital issue.\n\nWe must begin by recognizing the problems with our immigration system. For decades, the United States has not been in complete control of its borders. As a result, many who want to work in our economy have been able to sneak across our border and millions have stayed.\n\nOnce here, illegal immigrants live in the shadows of our society. Many use forged documents to get jobs, and that makes it difficult for employers to verify that the workers they hire are legal. Illegal immigration puts pressure on public schools and hospitals, strains state and local budgets, and brings crime to our communities. These are real problems, yet we must remember that the vast majority of illegal immigrants are decent people who work hard, support their families, practice their faith, and lead responsible lives. They are a part of American life but they are beyond the reach and protection of American law.\n\nWe are a nation of laws, and we must enforce our laws. We are also a nation of immigrants, and we must uphold that tradition, which has strengthened our country in so many ways. These are not contradictory goals. America can be a lawful society and a welcoming society at the same time. We will fix the problems created by illegal immigration, and we will deliver a system that is secure, orderly and fair. So I support comprehensive immigration reform that will accomplish five clear objectives.\n\nFirst, the United States must secure its borders. This is a basic responsibility of a sovereign nation. It is also an urgent requirement of our national security. Our objective is straightforward: The border should be open to trade and lawful immigration and shut to illegal immigrants, as well as criminals, drug dealers and terrorists.\n\nI was the governor of a state that has a 1,200-mile border with Mexico. So I know how difficult it is to enforce the border, and how important it is. Since I became president, we have increased funding for border security by 66 percent, and expanded the Border Patrol from about 9,000 to 12,000 agents. The men and women of our Border Patrol are doing a fine job in difficult circumstances, and over the past five years, we have apprehended and sent home about 6 million people entering America illegally.\n\nDespite this progress, we do not yet have full control of the border, and I am determined to change that. Tonight I am calling on Congress to provide funding for dramatic improvements in manpower and technology at the border. By the end of 2008, we will increase the number of Border Patrol officers by an additional 6,000. When these new agents are deployed, we will have more than doubled the size of the Border Patrol during my presidency.\n\nAt the same time, we are launching the most technologically advanced border security initiative in American history. We will construct high-tech fences in urban corridors, and build new patrol roads and barriers in rural areas. We will employ motion sensors infrared cameras and unmanned aerial vehicles to prevent illegal crossings. America has the best technology in the world and we will ensure that the Border Patrol has the technology they need to do their job and secure our border.\n\nTraining thousands of new Border Patrol agents and bringing the m
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Democrats. Vote for the Democrats.
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There a lots of great ways to start this paper.  If I were writing it, I would probably start out with some interesting statistics and maybe even tell the story of Governor George Ryan (IL) commuting all the death sentences in Illinois before he left office a few years ago.  Or you could open with a couple of stories on both sides of the argument.  Good luck writing this.
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"Every now and then the tree of Liberty must be watered with the blood of Patriots and Tyrants."\n\n\n Thomas Jefferson.\n\n\n AKA Hell yeah. Vive la revolution!
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try about.com's quotation site - they have all sorts of quotes
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Democratic Party.   We did not start an illeagel war, spy on domestic Americans, shred the First Amendment Rights, or torture prisoners. \nWe don't suscribe to a belief that the ends justify the means.