Compare the two major political parties

[TaraJo]

Interesting comparison between the two major political parties platforms.

http://compare2012.returncontrol.com/?ut...dium=email

[festive1]

Interesting to see their platforms laid out side by side... Thanks for the link!

[Whateverist]

Yep, not that anyone needs it. Like Bill Maher said this week, anyone who doesn't already know who they're voting for isn't unable to find the information they need. They're just low information voters (AKA dipshits).

[TaraJo]

Yep, not that anyone needs it. Like Bill Maher said this week, anyone who doesn't already know who they're voting for isn't unable to find the information they need. They're just low information voters (AKA dipshits).

Somewhat true. It's still interesting to see the two compared, directly, side by side for comparison sake. I suppose a case could be made for voters so disenfranchised by both major political parties that they don't want to vote for either one, but if they vote by not voting, they might try to send a message they don't like either candidate, but the message will be interpreted as "I don't care about politics; just lemme watch my Honey Boo Boo."

It's also interesting to note the direction our politics have moved. I remember it wasn't that long ago that the Republican party split itself over abortion. Now, they're all united against it to the point that the party platform is officially pro-life (or to be more accurate, anti-abortion). I predict another split within the party in the next few years, this time over gay marriage. I mean, even Dick Cheney campaigned for marriage equality and his voice carries weight within the Republican party. It will be interesting to see when marriage discrimination is eliminated from the Republican party platform.