Do Republicans support their members more than Democrats?
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The Republicans are more supportive of their colleagues IF they are clean. They are quick to scorn their colleagues if their colleagues are not clean. THE DEMOCRATS, ON THE OTHER HAND, AWARD THEIR EXPOSED FILTHY COLLEAGUES AS IN THESE SITUATIONS:::::::::::::In 1990, PPelosi voted three times to make a convicted page sexual predator,\n former Congressman Gerry Studds (D-Mass.), chair of a congressional committee. \nelosi voted against censuring Barney Frank for having his live-in boyfriend \nrun a prostitution ring from Frank's apartment. \nPelosi raised no objections when Clinton pardoned Democrat Congressman Mel Reynolds (Ill.) \nwho had been convicted of felonies for having had sex with a 16-year-old campaign worker. \nThe historic Nancy Pelosi is an authentic representative of San Francisco liberal values and hardly\n has the record to lecture anyone on cleaning up the Congress.
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In a brief nutshell, today's Republicans (the Good Old Party, GOP) are characterised by a want for 'smaller' government, a more agile (not necissarily bigger) military, and a connection with (usually religious) blue-color 'everyman' workers.  They believe in a government that is reflective of overarching, 'home grown' family values, as can be best seen in their "Contract With America". Democrats are more for creating a social welfare society, and believe that goverment should play a more active role in daily life (though not necissarily intrusive).  Many people brand this party as being 'liberal', which is actually a fairly new designation considering many Democrats (also known then as Dixiecrats) were opposed to 'liberal' civil rights reforms in the 1960s.  Further, whereas Republicans target typically older citizens, Democrats tend to lean towards younger, educated professionals (for example yuppies) and are a favorite on college campuses.  Unfortunately, in today's America politics has become frieghteningly divisive.  We can't even have a hurricane (I cite Katrina) without people pulling out 'Repbulican this' or 'Democrat that'.  Further, the two parties aren't helping the matter either.  Whenever someone does something wrong (For example a Republican President or Democratic governor), it is suddenly the fault of the entire party, and not just that one person.  You seem educated enough to visit each party's website and read their platform.  Skip over anything with the word 'Iraq' or 'terror' in it (because these are in the spotlight, and are likely to be uselessly full of propogand) and instead read your opinions on issues that effect your daily life, such as public education, health care and taxes.  I think you (and many other people) would be surprised at how much the two parties actually agree on, but with different routes.
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I am a registered republican, though I will have to agree that 90% of democrats are smarter than republicans.
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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!
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Republicans typically believe in smaller government with more control allotted to the states. They believe in promoting business and lower taxes. They favor less government spending (although you wouldn't know it given the current crop). They believe in self reliance and do not support large social programs.\n\nDemocrats favor more centralized control in the form of a larger federal government with less power to the states. They traditionally sponsor more social programs and do not believe in lower taxes. \n\nThese are generalized positions and do not properly reflect the parties, but are rather intended as an overview. If you want real information I suggest visiting their party websites and reviewing their platforms.\n\nRNC http://www.gop.com\nDNC http://democrats.org
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I by no means can speak for everyone (especially on this topic b/c there are way to many views, and way to many "different" types of Republicans/Democrats) But with that said here are a few differences I see.\n\n1. Most Republicans tend to side with Christianity. There was a new study that was released recently that said around 70% of people who attended church were Republican. (That may not be the exact #, someone please correct me with the exact # if they know it)\n\n2. B/C of the above statement, Republicans are more likely to vote to take away certain rights if they feel they are unethical. Examples include abortion/stem cell research.\n\nI think its really funny how the political climate is in the nation right now. People bash Republicans b/c they say they try to include their religion into the legal systems. They say b/c of "Separation of Church and State" that this is wrong. But when you look at any statistic they are always the same, the VAST majority of Americans believe in God/Angels. Also even though Democrats try and stick to separation of church and state, you will never see one not say something about God in a speech. Because in this country, if you deny God, you will not get elected to anything.\n\nSo anyway those are my beliefs. Some may be off alittle bit and some may not be. Don't know if this answer was helpful at all but its 6 in the morning and I'm tired lol
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If you go back and review the begining of these parties you can see the differences.\n\nRepublicans tend to be more concerned about religion and commerce.\n\nDemocrats are more concerned about civil liberties and human rights.\n\nThe other parties dont fail to attract more voters, theyres simply variations of either rep. or dem. parties. Thats why theyre absorbed by them, and supported by them.\n\nIts simply just two school of thoughts. much like there are tw school of thoughts in any other aspect of life.
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I vote for whomever is most conservative (believes in the Constitution as written and freedom). That is usually the Republican. However, I have voted for Democrats when they are more conservative than their Republican opponent (very rare, but it happens).
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No to both.\nLiberals are generally people who view individual liberties as paramount. They also tend to believe in the common good and are generally more open-minded and generous. The democratic party use to adhere to theses thoughts plus they were pro-worker. Liberals tend to run the gamut of political parties and are found in the democratic party more so than in the republican party. The democratic party is not completely made up of liberals. Since the Reagan years many democrats have adopted a neoliberal, pro-corporation "free trade" ideology (Clinton, Biden, Lieberman, etc..) and are anything but liberal. \nI hope this answers your question.
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The way I was explained that is that Democrats believe in welfare and other government aid but are usually more open-minded to towards social issues (like gay marriages). Republicans are more about people working hard for themselves without government aid (Capitalism, laissez faire, basically allowing companies to do what they want) but are less open to social issues.
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There are quite a few to mention. Suffice it to say that the Democrats are more "liberal" in their views and the Republicans are more "conservative" in theirs.\n\nThis may seem a bit too simplified, but let's try it - and any political party experts may feel free to expand on or correct my ideas:\n\nDeath penalty:\nDemocrats: con\nRepublicans: pro\n\nAbortion:\nDemocrats: pro\nRepublicans: con\n\nGovernment size:\nDemocrats: large\nRepublicans: small\n\nDefense spending:\nDemocrats: less\nRepublicans: more\n\nEducation spending:\nDemocrats: more\nRepublicans: less\n\nLabor unions:\nDemocrats: pro\nRepublicans: con\n\nScrewing the public:\nDemocrats: YES\nRepublicans: YES\n(OK, that's just me being a cynic, but.....)\n\nFor another perspective, see the link below:
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Only the most "red cat Republicans" (people who would vote for a red cat if it was running as a Republican, cf "yellow dog Democrat") still support the man.  Check out Bruce Bartlett -- a conservative economist with EXTREMELY strong right wing credentials.  He wrote a book called "Impostor : How George W. Bush Bankrupted America and Betrayed the Reagan Legacy".  I think the title says it all.
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That more people voted Republican than Democrat.  The Democrats have not yet learned that the country is in fact becoming more conservative each day.  This would not be a problem if the Democrats would run a more moderate candidate with a moderate platform.  The reason this will not happen is Howard Dean is chairman of the Democrat party and will have a liberal platform that only a liberal candidate can even try to sell.
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Don't know, don't care. I vote for the best person, who most closely agrees with me and my views. If they happen to be a gay republican so be it. Yes, I vote manly for Repubs they are closer to my views then the Dems. I have and would vote for a Dems. If they could just tell me what they stand for instead of just tell me to vote against someone
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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'
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diamond dave is wrong. studies do show a tendency of college educatoin level-or higher-to vote liberally; however, there are other studies that show the more wealthy an individual becomes, the higher the tendency is to vote republican. The republican party seems to help out the elites while running on moral platforms supported by uneducated bible belters who think-for some reason liberals can't figure out-that those issues are important matters for congress to discuss: these people usually vote against their self-interests. Diamond D was right about the part on asking the government for assistance, though. Democrats are more likely to ask for some kid of aid.
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Democrats are generally Liberals, they voted for Kerry. Republicans are generally conservative, they voted for Bush. Thats the difference.