What's the difference between Republicans and Democrats?

[EddieB.Good]

Originally Posted by whogo

No, they do not. Democrats are constantly placing new infringements on the economic and property rights of damn near all Americans.

#TaxesAreTheft?

[Phyxius]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

Keep telling yourself that while ignoring that Republicans actively fight against low-wage workers earning enough to not need welfare, poor people getting access to healthcare, and middle-class workers getting fairly compensated for 40+ hour workweeks.

1) Get a better job. Democrat policies create high cost of living in their futile attempt to "help"
2) How's the Affordable Health Care Act working out? You know the one where it has to be pass to see what's in it. The one where we wouldn't appreciate it how awful it was until it was passed. The one that was shoved down everyone's throat Does that ring a bell?
3) Compensated for what so you can spend 3 hours watching TV instead of 2?


In case you haven't figured it out by now. I'm not a fan of the Republicans either.

[whogo]

Originally Posted by EddieB.Good

#TaxesAreTheft?

Some are, some are not. There are legitimate operations of government that must be paid for.

[momonkey]

Originally Posted by skepticratic

It depends who you're defining as Republican and Democrat. When it comes to politicians, no notable difference exists other than who's funding them. That's essentially it. A few do act out of principles, at least sometimes, and this is where a difference can be seen.

While it's a fairly deep and complex issue given that we've somehow been convinced that two parties can represent every view of a nation of 300 million, the general difference comes down to economic values. Republicans tend to say minimal government oversight (not none) over the economy is preferable while Democrats say some is necessary to promote a general level of equality. Many people add in a 'social' aspect where Republicans are socially conservative and Democrats are progressive.

Personally, I view the social part to be bizarre. Both sides represent varying views on this. While economically, most Democrats and Republicans will find common ground with each other in their own party with some variations, the social aspect can be pretty broad. It's often mistakenly seen as Democrats restricting economic liberty while Republicans restrict social liberty, but neither is exactly true. I wouldn't say either party universally is best for either. The Republicans can assault economic freedom by taking money from big oil lobbyists and Democrats can assault individual liberty by proposing bans on firearms. The idea that one party supports one more than the other is preposterous. Both parties run on certain principles, both of which make good points and neither of which can be proven to be more accurate. Ideally, a balance would be had between the two and compromise would be made, ensuring more middle ground solutions would be had, however, we elect awful representatives and are basically told that those are our only options anyway.

"no notable difference exists other than who's funding them."




"Who is funding them" is often the exact same individuals.




"Republicans tend to say minimal government oversight (not none) over the economy is preferable while Democrats say some is necessary to promote a general level of equality."




Is the CRA oversight or an intentional lack of oversight?






"we elect awful representatives and are basically told that those are our only options anyway"




Correct.


Uninformed and easily misled voters is the disease.


Wholesale bribery of office holders is merely a symptom of the disease.

[GregW]

The Republicans are the Economic Ruling Class and the Democrats are rented by that class.


Senator Sanders is the only current candidate not part of the tyranny of the wealthy.

[Finn_Jarber]

What's the difference between Republicans and Democrats?

When it comes to governing, there isn't a whole lot of difference.