Republicans play nasty and crooked politics, but why so senstive when Democrats play by the same  rules?
827060
they don't want a fair fight because they will lose!!!!!!!
639041
Southern states there is inbreeding which makes for mental defect, we in the north are working, honest people that know that the Repuglicans are no more moral or upright then the democrats, but the repuglicans favor big business in every legislation, the tax cut for the very rich being an example. The democrats tend to want to help the poor and middle class. Like raising the minimum wages and such.
930571
And they would say the same about people who vote for democrats. A frivolous question.
1054545
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'
956331
If you pay attention, it is the Democrat ads that are so uncivilized.  At least, they hold the majority in the uncivilized ad campaign.  It's because they don't want their own faults brought out it in open.  It's like that guy at work who no one likes because he is always pointing out downfalls of his co-workers so the boss doesn't see his faults.
740440
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).
1017159
Democrats are the same?  Therefore Republicans and Democrats are both ugly cartels of raving jesus freaks?  And I am a moron?
186894
Because republicans control the executive branch, both houses of the legislative branch, and the supreme court.  If democrats controlled it all, they would be for our allies and the republicans would be against our allies.  It's called partisan politics.  It is not about right and wrong.  It is about winning the debate (which the left has been having trouble doing in spite of help and propoganda from "mainstream" media).\n\nBy the way, Chuck, my buddy Bruce whipped your butt in "Return of the Dragon."  heh heh heh........
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I think it is an interesting article, proving that both sides do the exact same thing to each other.  Can't we all admit that?  or no, this wil be bush bashing time again.  \n\nI just wonder if Democrats don't do as well as expected, they will play the "republicans cheated" card.  mark my words that will happen if they don't gain as many seats as expected.
488256
I understand your theory but do not believe it to be true. Dirty politics's have been used by both party's for years, and it just depends on the delivery as to whether it is effective or not.
986682
Why is it that Republicans give one line insulting answers and Democrats give thoughtful responses?\n\nCould it be that our president is operating with the same limited mentality?
970261
Essentially, it's a combination of the fact that the current republican party as a whole isn't exactly the best group of people out there, and the current democratic party as a whole is too afraid to take action against their opponents when they need to [aka: as much as I hate it to be true, the Democratic party right now is acting like a bunch of acquiescent p.ussies].\nSo this leads to the Republican party taking every jab possible at the Democratic party, and the democrats just say, "Hey, stop that!".\n\nThen, on your point of, "& not talking about why they think they are better", is basically how it is for the Republicans AND the Democrats now. Everyone just says why you shouldn't vote for the opponent and doesnt say crap about what they're doing themselves. Unfortunately, that's even more the case [the second part] with the Democrats right now. And the Republicans just take every dirty stab in the book at them because they know they can get away with it.
510754
Absolutely.  It's just that the Democrats want you to believe that if you're republican, you want to rape and pillage the land.  That couldn't be further from the truth.
813823
Republicans tend to take a simplistic view of things. Lower taxes for the wealthy and those who donated to their campaigns, spend heaps (but fudge the numbers so everything balances), act recklessly and in a belligerent manner- and generally act in the most dis honourable and un ethical way possible. Coated in a nice neat shell of "family values" and *cough, cough* religious fevor.\n\nDemocrats tend to raise taxes but try not to hurt the poorer areas of the populous. Their holy grail is free health care for all, which has been somehow impossible owing to the Republicans charges that it will cost too much.\n\nWe Democrats tend to focus on repairing the damage the previous Republican administration has done, whilst trying to make things on the domestic front better. Often leading to the charge that we don't care about defence, which is ridiculous when you consider President Clintons actions in Bosnia.\n\nOkay, so our Presidents get caught in the odd sex scandal- but a bit of hanky panky is all par for the course. I guarantee you all Presidents have had a bit on the side- its just many haven't been caught.\n\nThe Republicans don't listen to public opinion, are arrogant, pig headed and generally pander to the more racist, extreme elements in American society. I.e. Where the majority of votes are.\n\nThe Democrats want to make the world and America better in every way, they are more economically and environmentally minded- and they'd rather negotiate than enter a mindless war. (Vietnam aside.)\n\nThe Iceman.
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Usually the Republicans however it is not exclusive, some Democrats do also.
782237
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.
809232
I think the ideals of the Republican party are superior.  Unfortunately, they are not currently practicing these ideals.  So you want to vote Democrat to give Republicans a spanking for their corruption and ineffectiveness.  But you realize Democrats will cause problems for this country because they do not understand reality.  So for this election, you flip a coin and pray!