Political Party Differences Are Large Since Trump Is In Charge

President Trump is triumphant! There Are REALLY HUGE Political Party DIFFERENCES Should you ever get confused trying to explain the difference between Republicans and Democrats to your family, there are some basic differences to keep in mind.? Take family members with you to vote in our primaries. This seems like a good idea, and not only that but everyone on Instagram does it. 🙂 Whether registered as other party or not, they can learn "how the other half votes". TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT On the way home, my relatives harranged, razzed and barraged me with all types of questions. “Joe, who did you vote for? Why? What do the other guys do that you don’t like?” etc. etc. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Although I consider myself well-infomed, but I found myself a little tongue-tied and confused trying to explain Republicans vs. Democrats to the variety of family members. I won't excuse myself of not having pondered all the aspects because I was busy driving, etc. It made me think, what if other people need a few pointers, Ralph Waldo Emison (paraphrased) said "Everybody knows something I don't, in that I learn of him. Others have to feel that way, too, or at least keep an open mind to pick up a point of two. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Whenever I am confused about politics, I visit to my cousin Sam. Hiseducation and credentials are impressive – Political Science major, law degree, former prosecutor. Most people have no idea that the law requires so much study and time but Sam is also prudent and wise in his years. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT I recall being a wet-behind-the-ears greenhorn teen when I had an uncomfortable thought. What if my parents’ beliefs are incorrect? Of course, every teen at one point of other - feels that mom and dad are "square" and just don't understand" , etc. Realizing that the times-are a-changing - what does being a Republican or Democrat really mean these days? TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT So I asked Sam and he mentored me a bit. And two decades later, his words still echo in my cranium and reverberate in my skull. I appreciate his wise words, and how he has attempted to remain as unbiased as possible while describing the differences. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT How To Explain The Difference Between Republicans And Democrats TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Keep in mind that politics are confusing, even for PhD adults. Today’s political cycle is even more confusing than most especially for people who can recall "the way we were." But anything that confuses people in general is sure to raise questions in just about anybody. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT As news of politics drifts down into the news, many people are asking questions about the two major political parties and what all the arguing means. This year’s political cycle is more emotionally charged than most years. Those emotions can make it difficult for "looked-up-to" people to fairly explain political differences in shirt-sleeve-English. Heaven knows, as an avid sports fan, I could not objectively describe the rivalry between the Kansas City Chiefs and the New England Patriots. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT As a public service, this is my opus to distill the differences between the parties into fair terms that ordinary people can understand.(And perhaps a few extraordinary people as well!) TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT To keep the football analogy alive, the two parties are like the American and the National Leagues in football. If you have a sports fan in your beighborhood, perhaps this analogy might be of some assistance. In politics, the primaries are like the early playoff rounds. The parties will pick their winner like the American and National Leagues pick theirs. In football, the league winners play in the Bowl Games. In politics, the primary winners will run and oppose each other in the general election. The winner of the general election becomes President of the United States. History has revealed that an extraordinary person can "jump ahead" of the Establishment and "players who have been in the game longer as evidenced by Ronald Reagan and Barack Obama. People may disagree about WHO really is extraordinary but no one can deny that these two and others are/were extraordinary and were able to short-circuit and shelve so to speak - the Establishments idea of who's next - who's turn is it? In 2008, Hillary Clinton had awaited her "turn" only to be outdone by someone her party considered superior. Likewise, in 1980 the Establishment Republicans had stymied an upstart from California who had been Governor in 1977 but there was no keeping him down. That perseverance and gumption and stick-to-it-ness - won Reagan the nomination and later the Presidency in 1980. Only in a Constitutional Republic like the United States can an extraordinary individual rise through the ranks and fast-track himself/herself - to greatness. Sometimes love and understanding and TRUTH can overcome fear and loathing and LIES so that the RIGHT people eventually WIN. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT To put it into non-sports words, here’s another take on it, in case people who need to know aren’t all that familiar with the language of football. 🙂 Imagine that the men and the women in a group wanted to see who was the best at doing something. The males would have a contest to select their very best guy. That’s similar to the primary. And then all the females would choose their best gal. And then everyone in the group would choose between the best guy, and the best gal. The winner over all is like the President. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Back to our football analogy. In football, there are differences between the "leagues". One league has a designated quarterback to call the plays and run the team and considers the lineup from the players group “variable.” The other league does not. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT There are also several basic differences between the political parties. Because politicians are human individuals, it is impossible to speak in absolutes. Thus the differences described can only be basic generalities. These differences are also based on the modern era of the parties (which start with Ronald Reagan and Tip O’Neil). TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT The Role Of the Federal (Washington, DC) Government TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Discussed in the most general terms, the biggest difference between the parties is from the viewpoint of the proper role of government. The Republican party generally holds forth and believes that it is the responsibility of individuals and communities to take care of people in dire need. The Democratic party generally believes that the government should take care of people, with or without needs that are super important, and assumes that they know best what people need. In general, the Republican party believes that if government needs to do a job then it is best for the local governments like cities and counties to make those decisions. The Democratic party believes that the federal government has more power and endless resources through taxes and being dominant and elite and better educated and is therefore in a better position to do those jobs. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Practical example for an average person: There are a lot of people who don’t have enough to eat. Republicans believe that people like you and me should help them, and our churches and charities should help them. The Democrats believe that the government needs to spend its tax money and even money borrowed - to help provide them with food. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT But What Should Laws Be Based On? TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT In terms of making laws about what is right and wrong, Republicans are generally more comfortable making laws about families and children based on what is written in religious books and the U.S. Constitution. Democrats believe that it is not appropriate for government to interfere with people’s choices about families and children and that people should disregard religious books and the U.S. Constitution. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Practical example for an average person: If a person is mature and understanding and open minded enough, this is a good opportunity to appropriately introduce a concept such as of abortion and/or gay marriage. This is an individual judgement call. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT The Political Parties Differ As to HOW to Deal With Greedy Businesses like gas stations charging double because people have gassed up EVERYTHING and gas is going to get scarcer from the high demand. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Republicans believe that when businesses are tempted to be greedy then the customers will keep that greed in check by not buying, etc. Democrats believe that the government should step in to stop businesses from being "greedy" according to what they consider to be over-charging. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Political Parties Disagree on How To Avoid Wars TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT One of the most important duties that a President has is to decide when the USA goes to war or stay in one that is ongoing when the new President steps in. Neither party wants America to fight and lose people and property in wars. Most Republicans believe that the best way to stay out of wars is to have a strong army that encourages other countries to think twice before attacking the USA and be afraid to fight and confront our alerted forces. Most Democrats believe that the best way to stay out of wars is to be cooperative, disarm even if they don't, give them tribute or money if need be - and not intimidate other countries even if they try to bully. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Political Parties Differ on How to Choose Judges TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Another critically important duty of the President is to pick Supreme Court justices. Traditionally, Republicans believe that Supreme Court justices should make their decisions based on what the founding fathers originally wrote in the Constitution. Democrats tend to believe that Supreme Court justices should make decisions based on thinking that the U.S. Constitution being outdated and outmoded and old-fashioned values and virtues they think is right or wrong for our country now in modern times. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Although there is yen and yang, good and evil, right and wrong in the world, it is important to remember that no political party is actually called by God Almighty to rule America. Neither party is the House of David with leadership and wisdom from "on high", and most people in both parties do truly want to what is best for our nation, they just have different ideas about how to accomplish this. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Republicans vs Democrats Found At: TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT http://smarttereachdayDOTcom/difference-between-republicans-democrats-kids TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT http://druthers8DOTlivejournal.com/347.html TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT https://www.vdareDOTcom/radios?redirect=http://www.vdare.com/radios TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT New Raw Deal Democrats want: 1) REPEAL of tax cuts passed by Trump-friendly US House & Senate TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 2) BUY some House & Senate seats by BORROWING $2 million since coffers are LOW in cash not being donated. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 3) Caving in to socialist Democrats after Cortez won in New York. Whoop T do...She is often seen with Bernie Sanders (BS) who "won" another mansion by being a "NO-SHOW" in Pittsburg to oppose Hillary Clinton AFTER he had NO CHANCE at all remaining to get the DNC nomination. Did BS cost HRC the election? He is just ONE of LOTS that HRC blames for her loss. Nevermind the fact that her "crowds" were so tiny that the media had to bunch them up on one side or not show the audience at all. Her first FLOP was on an island in New York. THAT was the handwriting on the wall - but not for HRC whose head was like the "rock of ages" when it came to "eyes on the prize". TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 4) Democrats favor OPEN BORDERS and abolishing I.C.E. so that criminals & drug dealers and honest immigrants could come to the USA because they want to. Nevermind slowing them down allows DISEASES to be FOUND before the immigrants get sick & pass diseases like tuberculosis to Americans. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 5)Impeach President Trump because of a Russian folder/file that was bought FOR Democrats to use for FISA wiretap warrants against Trump helpers. Steele the British spy wrote 2-3 pages of comments and allegedly was paid $160,000 to promote the "Pee Dossier" of Russian hooker mythology or propaganda masters' "pipe dreans". TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 6) Keep Obamacare despite all its short-comings and out-of-control spending/insurance companies' walking away from it. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 7) End deep state investigations into HOW an unverifiable "Russian propaganda file" secured FOUR Carter Page-presented FISA warrants from unknown FISA judges. (probably appointed by Obama in the first place.) TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT 8) Fight gun ownership despite 20,000 laws already "on the books" to "manage" Second Amendmant Rights for all Americans. TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT Republicans (NOT Establishment GOP) favor more funding for a not-so-easily-climbable wall along the southern border, TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT ending the diversity visa lottery program, TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT limited family-based (chain immigration allowing retirement in USA)visas, TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT creating an agriculture guest worker program requiring employers to use the E-Verify program TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT — AND cutting wasteful funding of sanctuary cities that effectively create "outlaw refuges" much like "US lawless territories on the 19th century." TTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT COMMENTS? I’d love know and to be aware: Do you agree with this analysis of politics? 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