i have never thought about it much, but i'm trying to determine wich i would fall under. what are the basic beliefs of each party?
That's pretty good. I would like to add that Republicans like to base their laws on Christianity, not that they just believe in it. And that Democrats believe in Scienctific Evidence and reasoning over Creationism (as opposed to "Evolution") and other Religous views.Republican:
Democrat:
- Massive defense budgets.
- Likes to hand out bailout money and subsidies to corporations. It is the equivalent to welfare of the Republican Party.
- Cohesive strategy that extends across all levels of Governments, and extends to all branches of the Government.
- Believes in outsourcing as a solution to rising costs of living
- Less taxes but increases Government spending simultaneously. This is done by borrowing money from other countries.
- President is usually an Authoritarian figure that tries to keep tight reigns on everything from its own party to the public at large.
- Often the Authoritarianism extends to worldwide affairs. For the President and the GOP, you're either with America or against it. Neutrality doesn't exist.
- Believes in Creationism and Intelligent Design over Evolution.
- Believes in religious dogma and Christian principles.
- In short, its pretty much a free-for-all party for the majority of the citizens while some (the rich), get spared.
There you go.
- A large but generally laissez-faire Government. Usually muddled in bureaucracy, which impairs its effectiveness
- Smaller defense budget
- Believes in welfare, WIC, and other social programs meant to support the poor.
- Varying opinions of people from all different levels of income and background stories. In my opinion, this party most accurately represents the American public in its composition.
- Believes in raising taxes for the rich and sealing up loopholes that allow the rich to operate tax-free or with minimal taxation.
- Does not believe in a completely free market.
- Believes in Evolution instead of Intelligent Design.
- Believes in secular societies as opposed to a religious theocracy.
- President usually is a moderate to weak leader, depending on the strengths of their programs and the lower levels of the DNC to strengthen the party. In a way, the President is little more than a figurehead.
- Does not believe in a black and white depiction of the world regarding America. Often tries to establish friendly relations with other nations, instead of the arms-crossed stance.
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