Why the strife between Republicans and Democrats, when their respective parties work together against America?
820026
Because, it works better to confuse those sheep-minded individuals who believe there is a difference between the corrupt parties and that the USG has the best interests of All Americans in mind.  Strategy of Confusion, like you didn't know.
717390
probably the same reason the right wingers hate everything else.\n\ndemocrats suck and republicans blow. thats how it works.
420330
The problem is the powerful 2 party system. Democrats and Republicans muscle out "independents" and leave us with a choice between 2 entire sets of beliefs.  We're forced to pick a party that fits us even if we disagree with much of the platform.  If we could level the playing field and encourage competition, the power would shift from the major parties to the people.
820931
Usually, you have to choose between the 2 evils. It's nice to have others in the race but what usually happens is one of the non-democratic candidates take votes away from the democratic candidate.  Then the republican wins.
620001
I believe that "Politics" is the root cause for the tensions between the two countries. The politicians these days are conveniently using the "Divide and Rule policy" to fill their vote bank. Flushing dirty politics down the dran would be the first step towards good relationship between the two countries and that would not happen unless "Well educated, young, energetic" folks take interest in politics.
376441
Democrats tend to think about what is best for the average citizen, Republicans favor corporations and the wealthy who can buy influence.   Also Republicans like wars.
900073
It started as the Federalist party versus the Democratic Republicans.  Once the federalists dwindled into nothingness, the Democratic Republicans were left as a single party and it wasn't long until the liberals and conservatives within the group caused it to splinter into what is now known as the Democrats and the Republicans.  The names are arbitrary, its the ideology behind each (Reps = Cons, Dems = Libs)
242859
I don't think that it's just Republicans that have led us down this path. It's both parties fault. Both parties fight with one another, dividing the country just so they can say they are right. I have conservative leanings but I am tired of hearing the Republican b/s. I am also tired of hearing Democrat b/s too. Both sides are taking away my country, my liberties and freedoms everyday! It's so bad watching or hearing the constant banter, I almost get to the point where I am physically sick to my stomach. In the next election, I am not voting for Democrat or Republican. I am voting independent. America needs a third party to help balance the powers that be.
236646
Bipartisan means that both parties (Democrats and Republicans) are working together on a certain legislation (law).
1157002
well you know the old saying or.. the republicans do to the country what the democrats do to there secretary's.\n\nso maybe there jealous
867818
The Republicans are more intelligent and make better arguments.\n\nThe Democrats are pedantic crybabies who just call names.
697276
I am a democrat and never once had hatred for republican peers Last question is great BUT it should have been written  "Who in the republican and democratic parties has the character to stop the hating?"  Have an awesome day
837820
George W is the pres. of the US, right?  The demcrats you are referring to primarily are the politicians that are also involved in the same line of work.  If these are the democrats that you are referring to, then, you surely know the answer, don't you?  Nothing gets done either way if the president and his staff do not communicate and try to work out some sort of solution about their disagreements.  That is the #1 reason why. There are many more, but perhaps that will answer what you needed to know.
987351
Because of Republicans
966531
oh wow!  There are 2 major parties in the United States. Democrats and Republicans. Some democrats, well usually most, no offence, can be liberals. Sometimes, they are liberals. Republicans are representated by an elephant. Go to the national republican or national democrat websites to learn about their history and facts. It is pretty interesting.
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.
835813
Copying my answer to another question earlier today...\n\n\nWe are supposed to be on the same team. Whydo people support the abuse of our government system of checks and balances by suggesting the President veto everything?  Why is America great? Probably because of that system of gov't we have which most people seem to want to become unilateral and have one party run everything. Republicans had control of the country, and nothing other than our offensive military action is better than when Dems had control of the presidency. If you are that anti-Democrat, maybe you should sit down and figure out if you are anti-American. Since they have very similar goals to the Repuclicans.  We are all supposed to be on the same team.\n\nBush said that he will work with them to get things done. I think the country needs to always have at least 1 of the three in both parties. The country is best in that formation. Both Republicans and Democrats have bad habits and bad policies. That's where having that system of checks and balances is so important. Every law that will be passes will be Conservative-Democratic or Liberal-Republican. Those are the two best places to have your political views at anyway.\n\nAnd this goes for all of you asking for an impeachment too. That's ridiculous. I don't agree with Bush's views on some things, but he had a GREAT initial response to Iraq and really has good intentions. I'm sick of all of this crap personally. Why do we hate our President in the same fashion that terrorsits do? This will tear our country apart (as it already has been).\n\nEveryone please just get on the same page or acknowledge that the other party has at least some good ideas too.