Republicans vs. Democrats: What’s the Difference?

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The Democratic and Republican parties dominate the political landscape of the United States. Their differences lie in various issues like tax policy, health care, etc.

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Justin Oct.22 22:44

Gay marrage is afull just imagine if there was gay marriage back when the first humans were on earth, no one would be here Gay people want attention from the world and want to be put in there own special category of People.
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FrankDec.16 17:29

@ Justin : Congratulations on being an idiot. "if there was gay marriage back when the first humans were on earth, no one would be here" ? So what your saying is your the oldest person in the world because you have been around since the first humans and you know for a fact there were no SAME SEX relationships, right? Oh or did I misunderstand and what you are saying is there is detailed documentation on the "first humans" and it says nowhere in there about same sex relationships? Oh or are you saying that if there were "gay" people there wouldn't have been any heterosexuals to continue the species because??? The gays would've killed all the heterosexuals??? Seriously... don't pose hypothetical garbage statements on a debate that effects peoples' lives like your speculation of "what if" actually holds any type of value. oh and "Gay people want attention from the world" I suppose since you have been around so long you said that about the African-Americans fighting for their freedom too right? And then again you said it when.... oh my god how dare they want their own rights and civil liberties. Ah you must've been around when women wanted the right to vote and hold positions of power? Damn those women just wanted attention too, huh? By the way I'm not homosexual, I just have a brain.
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Snoop 35Jan.24 17:06

@ Justin : I take it you're a true believer then Justin?
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Joe throgmartinOct.25 23:43

It's as simple as this your either totally on God's side or you turn away from God and his laws and are prone to trust your sinful nature and beileve whatever you think and endorse it but you really don't have the truth you can laugh at me and say jesus Christ Is a bunch of bullshit or God doesnt exist well I'm sorry but I'm not crazy because that is what this country was founded on you can't deny it no matter how much you despise God very intelligent men with outstanding character gave there lives for a country founded on Un shaking principles based on the bible and don't accuse God of pointless wars and massacres in history that's humans fault God never told anyone to kill Catholics or protestants for their beliefs and wars that involve religion are only wrong when your forcing someone to beileve a certain way through violence instead of teaching them through love clearly jesus would be opposed to religious tyranny and would be fighting against such a person I don't need to address whether I'm a democrat or Republican the moral issue is all that really matters.
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NoahOct.27 04:36

@ Joe throgmartin : Hi Joe, My name is Noah. I had a hard time understanding the middle to last part of your comment, but I think I got the most of it, and I would like to make a statement towards your comment. I am a Christian like you. I go to a presbyterian church twice every Sunday, and meet all the high schoolers who go to the same church every Wednesday. I too believe that gay marriage is a sin. However, I also believe that this country was founded on freedom. I believe that people should have the right to choose who they want to marry, because I feel that it is wrong for me to force someone to follow the laws of my religion, when they do not believe those laws (or religion) themselves.
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JoeisStupidNov.20 13:10

@ Joe throgmartin : At least they will know true love, unlike what you seem to think you have with your fake 'God'. Because when you die there will just be black. No stupid God to be there and 'love' you. Just such laughable comments such as these show how idiotic and backwards America actually is. And how can you POSSIBLY say you can't deny it when there is more proof that god does NOT exist and that you are just delusional. That you actually believe humans are so self righteous we deserve to go to another place once we die? THAT IS JUST LAUGHABLE. Nothing other than cognitive thinking differentiates us from other animals, and even then some of those animals possess both. So do they go to heaven then also because they must be just as 'Special' as you think us humans are. Just accept it. When you die you go into a hole. And eventually you are forgotten. Your entire comment proves how you are, in fact, crazy as you are so desperate not to be. And yes, "God" may not have made those wars but they were done in his name for his values in old testament. You are living a hypocritical life.
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CJ 5 DaysDec.3 21:34

@ Noah : "In God We Trust".... founded on GOD but freedom can also be included. Jesus never forces anyone to follow him. He just reveals to them the consequences of not believing. That's all we can do as Christians. Live well my friend :)
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CJ 5 DaysDec.3 21:37

@ JoeisStupid : Please. Just go stand outside of your home for 5 minutes or go to a local park and take a walk. Look around at nature. Then tell me if you do not believe in a GOD or even a Creator at that.
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FrankDec.16 17:32

@ Joe throgmartin : one sentence for you... "separation of church and state"
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ProViprFeb.16 02:53

@ JoeisStupid : @ JoeisStupid Atheists. They never change. There may be no proof that God exists, but there is also no proof that he doesn't exist. You either choose to believe or not, you don't tell someone to abandon their religion. I wouldn't take a claim from someone who claims that they're stupid. Idiot.
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ProViprFeb.16 02:56

@ JoeisStupid : Homosexuals don't know true love.
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anonymous Oct.26 01:31

Honestly looking at this makes me wonder how Republican views appeal to anyone. Saying gay marriage is wrong is like saying that you got mad at the person in line in front of you at a sandwich shop because they ordered something different than you. If anything allowing gay marriage makes us a better country. Letting more people get married CANNOT HARM YOU IN ANY WAY if anything it helps because it allows people to be happier and freely love who they want. I do not understand why people feel that allowing more people to get married is a bad thing. Also, abortions are not wrong. I am not pro abortion but I am pro choice. I think that it is absolutely ridiculous to force a woman to have a child that she is not emotionally, mentally, or financially ready to have. If a 16 year old wanted to adopt a child everyone would tell her that she is not responsible enough, so why would you force a 16 year old to have a child THAT SHE DOESN'T WANT TO HAVE. Another thing is that "bringing God back into the country" WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SOLVE EVERY PROBLEM, if anything it will create more. The constitution demands separation of church and state which means plain and simple that Church matters and government matters must be separate. As an atheist if a God that I do not believe in was forced upon me, I would be very upset. Yes I feel that everyone should be allowed to freely worship how they want, but that means that they must allow others to do the same without forcing their opinions on them. I feel that too many people believe that if all of a sudden God was brought into the country everything would be fixed and that is false. We have to work toward fixing the country we can't just depend on "God" to do it for us.
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CJ 5 DaysDec.3 21:45

@ anonymous : "If a 16 year old wanted to adopt a child everyone would tell her that she is not responsible enough, so why would you force a 16 year old to have a child THAT SHE DOESN'T WANT TO HAVE. " Abortion is wrong and if you are going to birth a child, then you should have it. However, when adopting, you have to consider the fact that the child is not her own. So there are other factors that go into play with that which differs from birthing your own. Not saying that gays CANT get married or that people CANT get abortions, but that it is WRONG and that it SHOULDN'T be done.
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snoop 35Jan.24 17:18

@ anonymous : I couldn't have put it better myself. Feel your wise words are falling on deaf ears though :(
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ProViprFeb.16 02:45

@ anonymous : Yeah, but in my opinion, gay marriage is wrong in God's eyes. If someone orders a different sandwich in front of me in a line, I don't get angry at them because they ordered a different sandwich. I would only get mad at them if they did something wrong, and that is why many people don't support gay marriage. I'm actually not against it, I just don't support it. I also agree with you on how we shouldn't force others to worship as we do, but with all this gay propaganda floating around, of you don't support it, people suddenly think you're homophobic. Also, not all Christians believe that of you drop God into a country, suddenly everything will be fixed. We just have faith in God to help us in life.
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SarahOct.26 02:07

Let's focus on the real issues..... Not allowing Gay marriage or abortion is not going to fix our economy. Let people be themselves. Focus on the environment, schooling and overall bettering our workforce and economy. Democrat baby!! Go Hilary
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CasseyOct.27 02:58

it helped me on my homework
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John DoeOct.28 09:43

It's amazing how when people say they're Democrat on this page the ONLY thing they're able to resonate with is homosexual marriage. Not the fact that they're completely fascist on economic matters. Not the fact that they want control over our school systems. Not the fact that this site clearly exposes their blatant attack against individual liberties whether constitutionally guaranteed or not. You Democrat supporters on this page are idiots for not reading everything... It clearly shows your stupidity and control freak nature for what it is you ignorant tools.
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nazzy123Oct.29 02:00

I think gay marriage is awful andò unnatural... But I do not care if in America or the world gay marriage is accepted, I do not like gay, but if they want to be gays I do not care... Is their life not mine... I'm a girl and i like boys!
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anonymous Nov.13 05:33

@ nazzy123 : may I ask what is wrong with being homosexual?
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ElizabethOct.29 02:21

Our country needs to realize that we do need a small government. Also, raising minimum wage= absolutely ridiculous!! Please, someone comment me back and I would love to talk politics.
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zianoinOct.29 03:20

Thank you to the author for this article, it certainly enlightens the difference between the two parties. But my question is, why is there a need to be in a specific party anyway? everyone should be able to make up their minds on their own. Like for me, there are certain views that are agreeable for me on one side, but sometimes i find the other party's view on certain issues agreeable as well. I think agreeing to resolve issues is way better that bickering on which party is better.
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CJ 5 DaysDec.3 21:48

@ zianoin : The Independent party sounds like a feasible option for you friend.
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yo momOct.30 00:02

democratic sucks
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