Democrats - What exactly are they wanting for our government?
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Democrats want exactly the same things that Republicans do in the long run.  They want a safe, prosperous country that they can feel proud to live in.  \n\nDemocrats feel that there is a different way to get there than the route that the Republicans feel that we must take.  That is all there is to it.\n\nDemocrats are not communists, bent on the government running our lives.  They don't want the terrorists to win, and they don't want open borders so that just anyone who wants can come in and take your job.\n\nRepublicans are not power-crazed megalomaniacs bent on world domination.\n\nThe hate must stop.  Americans are Americans, and there are enough people who don't want us to come together.\n\nThe next time you find yourself saying that Democrats are evil, try to remember that Nancy Pelosi and John Kerry don't want Osama to win either.  The next time you find yourself saying that the President is a liar and incompetent, try to remember that he, Hastert, and Boenher want their children to grow up in a free society too.\n\nLincoln said, "A house divided cannot easily stand".  That is as true today as it was in 1863.  Unless you want us to be a 3rd world joke in 20 years, you've got to stop thinking "Republican vs Democrat" and start thinking about what we all have in common.
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[x] The fact Democrats obviously have no plan which will reverse peoples opinion of them.\nThere are no more good Democrats.\nThey don't think anymore, all they what is to be elected.\nOnce they are elected they don't know what to do.\nThey have to many people telling them what they want.\nSometimes giving people what they want, isn't what they need.\nJFK was the last of the good Democrats. And they shot him for acting like a Republican.
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That's precisely who I would WANT the Democrats to put on their ticket!  ; )\n\nBring 'em on!  I think we can take 'em!\n\nEDIT - I am a REPUBLICAN and would WANT to go against those two - VERY beatable!
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They're still trying to bring it up for a vote. The bill will be on the ballot in November. I'd suggest voting Democrat tomorrow.
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c'mon jim.\nhigher taxes, larger govt, universal health care, equal wealth distribution, and a single economic class-- these are the calls of the new democratic party.  \n\nthese are all written about in a very famous politcal book- it's called The Communist Manifesto by Marx.\n\nThe dems are running on a socialist platform- anti business, anti working man, pro govt.  What we need is less govt and more free enterprise
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I say we need a democrat, that's my vote this time. Second, in these problems overseas, let's bring everyone home, and focus on the country as a whole, we all need to help each other out. Let's get the illegals out, centralized healthcare for everyone. Let's pull out and come home. It's time to take care of family before we start feeding the neighbors.
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Sounds like JFK had it right. Today's Democrats consistently ask, "What can my country do for me?" If we had more selfless service in the United States today instead of just "gimme gimme gimme", we would truly be living in a better country.
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Great question. This is why Democrats might want to keep the Champaign on ice for awhile.\n The majority of wins for Democrats were those who have shown Conservative values in their past decision making.\n Either they are tough on Defence, Fiscally responsible, Pro Life, or a full house.\n The thing is, the minute Pelosi and Reid attempt to drive through their Socialist agenda I believe they will find unexpected opposition within their own Party.\n This is why we now hear folks backing off of certain issues now.\n Before the Elections they were prepared to start Impeachment Proceedings against the President, now Pelosi say's it's off the table, what happened? \n Think about it, they have talked a good game but when the hammer hits the desk who in their right mind is gonna provide a Military exit timeline to the terrorists so all they have to do is wait us out then attack when we abandon our obligations.\n Who in their right mind is willing to take away tax cuts and end the record Stock Market growth.....Someone who doesn't want to keep a job, that's who.\n So remind me...Who won this election?
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That has been the Democrat's mantra in recent history. 'We the Democratic Party Leadership knows better how to use your money than you do.'\n\n\nSmaller government is the key. No money for Art programs like Crucifix pieces made of excrement. No handouts to those who don't do anything for themselves and their family (even though they are quite capable). No 'aid' to those that can handle things themselves.\n\nKeep the government along the lines of what it was intended to be. Not a charity, a defender. No a red tape machine, an entity that upholds rights.  No one that PROVIDES the general welfare, but PROMOTES the general welfare.\n\nGet back to people being responsible for themselves, not people handing off responsibility to the government and then using the government as a crutch for the rest of their lives.
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The current administration has no interest in what the average American thinks, wants or needs.  That was apparent from the beginning.  But there were plenty of Americans who supported them (Bush and his cronies) then.... and even now.\n\nIn January the democrats will finally be able to have their voices heard.  Do I think the Democrats have all of the answers?    NO.....but at least they represent, in part a large portion of the American public that was opposed to this war in Iraq and was not brain washed by Bushes propaganda.
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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.
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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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I really think that the terrorists are hoping for democrats to take over the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.  The terrorists know that the dems are weak on defending this nation and that they will have a better opportunity of striking us again on U.S. soil.\n\nIt's a sad pathetic day when partisan rhetoric takes precedence over the best interests of our nation.
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They didn't get what they want.  What the US got is a conservative democratic Congress, and Pelosi.\n\nThey want impeachment of our President.  They will not shut up until Pelosi and others flip-flop and give it to them.  \n\nThey care nothing about our nation, they want only revenge.
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What you want is what everyone in the U.S. wants.  I'm a democrat who works her butt off and feel that people on welfare for generations is just absolutely robbery.  I care about peoples rights in the U.S. because that is why the U.S. was started so they could practice freedom of religion without fear of persecution.  I want a government that makes decisions based on the good of everyone not just the good for their pockets.  The reason we label ourselves with a party is because we feel that one party or the other will attain those items more successfully than the other.  I think most people are right down the middle the problem with our government is there is no down the middle views everythings is either too far right or too far left leaving no compromising and finding solutions thta 1/2 of the country will not be happy with.  So you are on the U.S. Team that wants a more successful, honest, rational government.  As do I.  If i'm wrong then i'm sorry i couldn't answer your question.
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I have a tendency to think right now that the democrats are just flexing their new found muscles.The New York Times this morning was all talk about how the democrats were only in a hurry about getting the Iraqi war situation in hand and establishing a withdrawal date.\nPolitics are all about compromise,both party's do it all the time.Neither will get all of what they want,its a trade off.There were a lot of moderate Democrats that were elected,not all are of the "lets give away the farm"attitude.\nI keep saying that each side of this issue are getting in too big a hurry to claim victory.After all what have the pro illegals won,yet? Nothing,the anti war /anti Bush faction won.I personally will take a wait and see stance on this.\nTime will tell the whole story.In the mean time,I'm contacting my states government,and this nations government officials and letting them know my views on immigration.The fights not over,its only just started.\nNo to blanket amnesty,\nsecure our borders
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Democrats are against having your personal freedoms taken away from you, because you do not know how to properly use them. They are against having a caste system in this country. They believe that all people have the right to be heard and respected. They believe that in America, that those who are able should have they right to do. They believe that Government is by the people, for they people, not just the ones who can afford it, but all people should have an equal voice. The believe in the three major branches of Government, not that the President has the power to do whatever he deems is necessary at the time to promote his own agenda. Power to the People, not Power to the Government