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In reply to the discussion: Ralph Nader: 'Cowering' Democrats face defeat [View all]arely staircase
(12,482 posts)Democrats believe that we're greater together than we are on our ownthat this country succeeds when everyone gets a fair shot, when everyone does their fair share, when everyone plays by the same rules. Our party, led by President Obama, is focused on building an economy that lastsan economy that lifts up all Americans.
http://www.democrats.org/about/our_party
then you have these people:
Todays Democratic Party views the tax code as a tool for social engineering. They use it to control our behavior, steer our choices, and change the way we live our lives. The Republican Party will put a stop to both social engineering and corporate handouts by simplifying tax policy, eliminating special deals, and putting those saved dollars back into the taxpayers pockets.
http://www.gop.com/2008Platform/Economy.htm