Democrats only think rules apply to everyone else, How come?
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Uh... could you provide an example.. OH THAT'S RIGHT YOUR A REPUBLICAN, YOU DON'T BELIEVE IN HAVING REASONS FOR WHAT YOU BELIEVE... GEEZ...
989824
First of all, yes I do see your point and I'm pleased you had the wherewithall to present it in an intelligent manner.  \n\nI agree with you completely, and on every point.  While many criticisms can be made about all political parties, the politicians that like to bend the truth more than any other tend to be Democrats.  I'm certain there are some die-hard Democratic supporters out there that will disagree, but it'd been my experience that anyone who is open minded and well informed will agree.  I have personally voted both Repulican and Democrat during my life, with an occasional venture into some of the lesser known parties as well.  I'm looking for the best person for the job- not their party affiliation.  \n\nThe saddest part of this tale is that so many people are decieved in the first place- by both major parties, but far more frequently by Democrats.  My wish is that everyone would set aside their preconceptions and actually research what a given politician is saying, check out their voting record on important issues, and make an informed decision based on facts- not hearsay.  \n\nI also agree that war is sometimes a necessary evil.  Anyone who disagrees can ask the opinion of a Jew who survived the concentration camps.\n\nOur current President may not have all the answers, but I do believe he is doing the best job he can given the circumstances, and I don't know anyone Republican or Democrat who can do better than to try.\n\nSo the answer to your question "Why do Democrats sometimes sound confused on political matters" is, because they are.  Democrats are just as human as you, me, Republicans, Independents, Green Party Candidates, and everyone else.  Be careful who you vote for.
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Acute has it backwards, though these days it seems like she is correct.  Repulicans believe in sink or swim, democrats believe in giving you a life boat.  Unfortunately, their idea of a lifeboat is a hundred-foot luxury liner with a freakin' helipad on the poop deck.\n\nAlso, the size of their contributors wallets.
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Because democrats generally want minorities to become wards of the state. Collect government benefits, and entitlements. They can't bear to see a minority become successful. Notice how they turn on them when they do? \nConservatives want minorities to be successful contributing members of society.
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They need to let the Republicans trip over a rock and hang themselves (just like they're doing right now) which means, they don't have to do anything on that front.\n\nOn a more positive front, they need strong ideas that hit the target of American mind and I mean punch the hell out of these ideas into the public consciousness.  No "this democrat thinks this, but THAT democrat thinks that"  Democrats need to stand together as a unified front using ideas that appeal to the public at large.  In other words, a populist stance that takes care of the common man, and not corporate cronyism ala Repukes.
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I think Democrats are starting to get over the euphoria of their win and are realizing what actually happened. Voter samples show that voters were not really voting for the Democrats, but rather against the Republicans. What the voters have done is actually create a stalemate situation. This because while Democrats control the congress, the president controls veto power and the Democrats do not have the majority required to override. So while Democrats have indeed made the president a lame duck, they have also imposed the same on the congress. It does not have to be this way though. If Democrats reach across the aisle to craft bi-partisan legislation which benefits all Americans they can still accomplish many things. However, if they fall back on the liberal agenda nothing of substance will get done in government for the next 2 years. The biggest problem for Democrats is now they have the power and they must produce. Just calling the other side evil is not going to do it anymore. The Democrats say they wanted change for all Americans, the coming days, weeks, and months will show if they were honest, or if they just wanted power again and were willing to say whatever it took to get elected.
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And I see horribly close-minded Democrats. It's your perspective. When a Democrat says something narrow-minded and it's something you agree with, you're not as likely to notice that what they're saying is narrowminded. When a Republican says something you don't agree with, your radar picks up on it. It's not them- it's you.\n\nAnd honestly, have you not come across the user Hitler_is_Bush? Tell me that's not narrow-minded. Right.
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For the most part, Democrats are for amnesty and enforcing our current laws.  There are some Republicans who feel this way, but not as many (Bush is the biggest), they mostly want strict penalties for those who hire illegals and want illegals to return home and get in line.
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The democrats views should not be criticized. The common problem with politics today is that instead of giving helping and constructive criticism, we just say mean things to each other. Dreadful.
790375
YES to all that.. But more important, Democrats in the majority in congress will stop a one party rule!.. And no party should have as much power to wage useless wars and policies for profit that this government has done over the last 6 years.. In a word, \nAccountability \nThis is what a democratic vote will do.
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democrats used to stand for the working class - the tried and true american while the repiublicans for the "rich".  that, however is no longer the case.  the democrats stand for the hand outs - keeping people in the same rut instead of getting them off their butts and helping them up from the poverty or low income levels.  the republican's are now standing for what the dem's used too - conservative values.  i think to my grandfather - staunch union worker and democrat. he would be utterly dusgusted with the fact that the dem's are so liberal in the values and cut and run tactics in the war on terror.
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Because the NOW is the political muscle of the Democratic Party, and anyone the Democrats don't like gets buldozed over.\n\nIf you're looking for ideals and credibility from Liberals, you're gonna be looking for a LONG time.
277644
Our current form of Democracy is sometimes referred to as "tyranny of the masses".  In other words, the majority will constantly create and vote in laws which reduce freedoms of the minority.  And, since we all belong to some kind of minority, we will eventually create enough laws so that every-ones' freedoms are gone.  Every law passed restricts your freedom in some way and leads to harsher laws in the future.  So, in a way, you are right.  Think about that the next time you vote on a law banning something.  Just because it doesn't effect you at the time, you are giving up rights of others and your turn will come.  I also like what this Douglas guy below me has to say.  I am for less government, if it takes more political parties to do that, fine.
898377
Democrats from the beginning have had problems with terrorism. For one thing they haven't produce a plan on terrorism. By the way there have been some rank and file Dems which have broken away from their party and have gone Republican. Why? the ranting far left and thier criticism of the President. The keep talking the talk but they haven't produce results. U see Democrats care about is power and high taxes.
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Both Political parties like to investigate the other, if they can fin information detrimental to the opposite party they believe it will give them an advantage in the next election. An investigation in Washington D.C. has nothing to do with the rule of law, it is solely intended to gain political advantage.
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The Republican and Democratic parties are so big and their bases are so broad, that their are hardly any issues that they can all agree on.  Usually it is based on the views of specific candidates for those parties, for that you can go to their websites to see where they stand on issues.
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You must read your newspaper very closely, you are right.  The reason is because the republican agenda is to put their self-aggrandizement over the common good.  This isn't to say that democrats are righteous and sagacious, but they seem to be much less corrupt and full of bologna than the republicans (have you seen Hastert lately? he looks like Humpty Dumpty).