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    In simple words what are the differences between Democrats and Republicans?

    Question #92543. Asked by armindasantana. (Feb 19 08 4:53 AM)


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    The basic difference is that Republicans follow a conservative philosophy and Democrats follow a liberal philosophy.

    A liberal would say that a proper role for government is to regulate and oversee the economy. Liberals say it's proper for government to ensure that companies do the right thing (such as pay minimum wages), and to ensure that people act responsibly in their finances (such as requiring contributions to retirement savings).

    A conservative would say that a proper role for government is to regulate and oversee morality. Conservatives say it's proper for government to ensure that people are punished for immoral acts (such as taking drugs), and that people act appropriately in their marriages (such as banning homosexual marriage).

    Is that too simple? It is the best I can offer.

    http://www.ontheissues.org/askme/dem_rep.htm

    Feb 19 08, 4:57 AM


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