General Discussion

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts) Thu Dec 12, 2013, 09:14 AM Dec 2013

How much difference is there between Democratic Party Leaders and Republican

Party leaders.

Not talking about the rank and file or stated positions - but in the way these two groups act and the policies they actually promote and fight for.

Bryant

3 votes, 0 passes \| Time left: Unlimited
	They are completely different
	0 (0%)
	They are mostly different
	0 (0%)
	They are somewhat different
	0 (0%)
	They are more alike than different
	3 (100%)
	They are two peas in a pod
	0 (0%)
	You know what this poll is like? Complete bullshit.
	0 (0%)
	I like to vote!
	0 (0%)
	0 DU members did not wish to select any of the options provided.
Show usernames Disclaimer: This is an Internet poll

4 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

How much difference is there between Democratic Party Leaders and Republican (Original Post) el_bryanto Dec 2013 OP

There are differences on social issues (e.g., gay marriage), but fiscal and military? Not so much. Scuba Dec 2013 #1

Who are these People you are talking about? el_bryanto Dec 2013 #2

The elections are rigged. Districts are Gerrymandered. Privately owned Electronic voting machines, RC Dec 2013 #3

Nope, the ones who don't bother to vote because neither party offers them squat. Scuba Dec 2013 #4

Scuba

(53,475 posts)

1. There are differences on social issues (e.g., gay marriage), but fiscal and military? Not so much.

Reply to el_bryanto (Original post)

Thu Dec 12, 2013, 09:28 AM

Dec 2013

Certainly not enough to be able to say that either Party is representing the People.

el_bryanto

(11,804 posts)

2. Who are these People you are talking about?

Reply to Scuba (Reply #1)

Thu Dec 12, 2013, 09:33 AM

Dec 2013

The ones who keep electing Republican Senators and Representatives?

Bryant

RC

(25,592 posts)

3. The elections are rigged. Districts are Gerrymandered. Privately owned Electronic voting machines,

Reply to el_bryanto (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 12, 2013, 09:59 AM

Dec 2013

with secret, propitiatory firmware and software.

The campaigners lie to us. Our party leaders decide who we can vote for. There is little to no truth expressed when campaigning, plus most candidates have learned the ability to talk without really saying anything. We then fill in the blanks with what we want to hear.
Our "Representatives" of both parties vote on large bills (read very many pages) hours after receiving them, with no time to go through the bill to find the odd paragraph(s). To say nothing of the bills written entirely by various corporations and/or their lobbyists, for their benefit and our detriment. Both parties are guilty of not having "We the people..." in mind. Differing only in the matter of degree.
Our system of campaign financing guarantees bought and paid for representation for the highest bidder.
You and I have been priced out of the market. We cannot afford to buy our representation any more.

Scuba

(53,475 posts)

4. Nope, the ones who don't bother to vote because neither party offers them squat.

Reply to el_bryanto (Reply #2)

Thu Dec 12, 2013, 10:02 AM

Dec 2013

Reply to this discussion