Have you noticed that there’s a heck of a lot of discussion – argument even – about the difference between Republicans and Democrats? Fact is, it gets pretty heated at times.
Seems that Republicans think democrats are just plain wrong on many issues… that democrats propose unworkable solutions for non-existent problems and then complain that there isn’t enough money allocated to develop required remedies. As if there ever could be…
Democrats, conversely, contend that Republicans refuse to consider these ill-advised “solutions” because Republicans are uncaring, greedy, and evil.
But, really, it’s more complex than simply “wrong” vs “evil”.
Truth is, most Republicans believe that by completing one’s education, working hard, avoiding the self-inflicted hardships of drug abuse, teenage pregnancy, and other personal pitfalls, it’s possible to be successful in life with virtually no help from the government. I guess this could be described as a modification of John Smith’s credo of “He who works, eats”.
On the other hand, it seems that many Democrats believe that no matter how hard one tries, the deck is just stacked against them and they simply can’t make it through life without continual government assistance. This philosophy is reflected in the collectivist viewpoint outlined in the book “It takes a village” by Hillary Clinton
So, it’s not “wrong vs evil” but more a difference of philosophical viewpoint… Do you favor a John Smith or prefer a Hillary Clinton?
I am unapologetically a Republican. And if you like John Smith, maybe you’re one too…
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