What is wrong with the Democratic Party? (mainly for democrats)?
375084
Seems to me that you pretty much hit the nail on the head.  Both parties have their scandals, their morons, and their self-righteous flag-toting extremists.  It is easy to complain when you aren't held accountable for the decision, so Bush-bashing is becoming more popular than ever.  The Democrats, being liberals in most regards, also have more division within their party.  Having said that, if it was up to some of the Republicans today, we'd still have blacks as slaves and women working only for the family.  What I'm saying is, both sides have their great minds and their fools, but historically the Democratic party has been more influencial and active in promoting equality.
519737
I agree with you.  I'm an Independent, and I'm really appalled by the level of belligerence and irrationality coming from the liberal left.  (I know that Democrats are not the same as liberals, but the party has lately chosen to align itself with those extreme left elements, which is why I would not vote for a Democrat right now).
1182208
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).
166679
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.
981708
The political process in this country has been locked down in favor of the two parties for a long time.  The road for a third party would be extremely difficult.  First, the democrats would have to fail miserably in the next couple of years for there to be any movement to a third party.  Then, the public would have to organize massively in their discontent around another grouping and put the weight of their numbers behind it.  If that were to happen, then a third party might be viable.  But not without great numbers of people supporting it.
975491
Not all democrats are on the left fringe or liberal.  Point is very few democrats are for those things.  It is his trade policy and views on foriegn affairs and economics that make dem or rep, social issues are for liberals and conservatives.\n\nHe very well could be a Democrat.
972995
Democrats are for less government, universal health-coverage, etc.\n\nThe Role of Government\n\nMore Talking Points\n\nNew Democrats believe that government's proper role in national life is not to solve problems for Americans, or to leave them to fend for themselves, but to equip them with the tools they need to solve their own problems.\n\nGovernment and its programs should never become ends in themselves. Even the most useful programs should be constantly reviewed to ensure that they perform the functions for which they were created, as effectively and efficiently as possible.\n\nBut if traditional liberals sometimes forget the original purpose of government programs, conservatives increasingly deny they can have any purpose at all. Being "against government" is hypocritical unless you are willing to abolish government entirely.\n\nNew Democrats want to reform government programs, not defend or attack them.\n\nGovernment's relationship to the "invisible hand" of the market is to define public goals, and then use market forces to reach them as fairly and efficiently as possible.\n\nGovernment should be designed to do no more or less than is necessary to achieve public goals. It should be strategic, not bureaucratic. It should use the minimum regulation and expense to achieve clearly defined outcomes.\n\nWhenever possible, government should seek to empower citizens directly rather than operating through intermediaries or programs. If designed properly, vouchers and tax credits can replace traditional programs in areas where government does not need to actually provide services.\nhttp://www.dlc.org/ndol_ci.cfm?kaid=139&subid=283&contentid=3623
564808
i think a new party is in order. both parties have failed us. everytime one of them control a branch, it becomes corrupt and out of control. dems did it in the early 90's and lost the house, now reps are doing it and they will lose the house back to dems and the cycle will continue. \n\nwho can remember dems trying to solve the health care problem 12 years ago... and the rep promised to fix it and nothing has been done to it and that is one example.\n\nwe a need a new party with a slogan "America First!" who will reform the system from bottom up and work for the people not for corps.
368368
You know the democrats are constantly shooting themselves in the foot.  \n\nThey constantly criticize the president on his policies, both domestic and foreign, they always are against whatever policy the republican party put up as policy or law or want to enact in the congress.\n\nWhat really get me about the democrats they do all this,hold up all the republican and presidential proposals, yet they never never come up with a solution to any problem or offer any good worthwhile suggestions,just constant criticism.\n\nWhen they come up with a few new ideas, solve some of the problems in their party perhaps they can win the white house again.  \n\nAs far as Howard we are going to go and take the campaign to all those states he was yelling about, we don't need a president like that.  \n\nI hope this has been of some use to you, good luck.\n\n"FIGHT ON"
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.
82762
Idealogically, the Democratic Party of today is meant to put the people before profits. However, the name of this party has changed. For example, Republicans will brag that Lincoln was Republican, but what was Republican then is now the Democratic party. And I must disagree that Democrats go against anthing that Republicans try to do, it is just that the Democrats care more about the people of the United States than oil and money unlike our Republican leaders.
149947
First, it "naive".  Second, as for your argument, it's actually quite the opposite.  Democrats are the ones who do nothing but mislead people, scare people, and spew hatred.  One of these days, when you grow up and open your mind, you'll realize that.
983666
The Democrat party has come back with Conservative Democrats as I am. Corruption of the GOP has ruined their chances for quite some time with the immoral values and scandals that will have to be sorted out to bring back any trust in them. That is why the bi-partisanship vote came out November 7th, and Congress is now majority Democrat. Ultimate power corrupts, and those you have named are the victimizers of the corruption.
1081699
Democrats kiss up to the women and minorities because that's all they have. The Democrats are an ineffective party and they've proved it many times. The more American 1st party is that which represents all people and not certain groups. Which none have done.
866273
It's even worse than that. The whole Democratic Party seems to be imploding. Pelosi is traipsing down the crooked path of extreme liberalism and the moderates are knocking her head off; they'd pass over a realist like Jane Harmon to hand the Intelligence Chair to an impeached embezzler; some want to make one of the ABSCAM crooks majority leader. Their true colors are showing all right.
947606
it comes in at the basic grassroots level of organization...the Democrats are very diverse...environmentalists, bluecollar workers, socialists, libertarian and even moderate conservatives and Constitutionalists.   They contradict each other and cooperate to form a unified (eventually) platform.  I participated in the Iowa caucus several times and understand it to be a free networking of ideas until the conventions where leaders are selected on their platforms thru election.   It is very democratic and free...I see the Republican party built similarly except the platforms are much more confined, the items bigger and fewer because their ideology is based on the ideology that giving to the rich ensures stability of society....the Democrats are basically opposite and believe the workers give the corporations their riches.  In the Democratic party it is much less about a central set of bosses (big moneyed corporations) setting the standards.    I think the original founders of this country wanted a slow, unwieldy government that was forced to act slowly to decide the issues (other than imminent invasion).\n\nThe Democrats and Republicans (in theory) are the perfect set of Yin and Yang this country needs to be balanced.  But, I believe the Democrats would have to be corrupt at the level of the recent Republican scandals to lose in '08...after that the natural tweaking of the direction by the voters consciences will decide to move Right or Left.
852396
I'd say it is time for a complete political party overhaul.  In reality, neither party is really concerned about those they supposedly represent.  Unless you are talking about those who are in their pockets of course.  Both of the two major parties platform is not what they can do, it is based on what the other side didn't or couldn't do.  Empty promises from all sides.