ent Bush will be gambling away funds on a tax cut that could be used for new programs. Some Democrats are rallying for the idea of devoting one third of the non-Social Security surplus to tax cuts, one third to additional spending, and one third to some reserve. The amount of tax cuts in President Bushs plan to get passed in Congress has yet to be determined, however, the partys differences in government strategy can easily be seen by their different views on budget plans.Do citizens have a meaningful choice between the two parties? The amount of power the federal government should have and the role it should play in social welfare, I believe hold the strongest magnitude of differences between them. I touched upon the fundamental issues of promoting freedom, order, and equality. Many would also argue the political dilemma of freedom versus equality conflict when the Republicans and the Democrats enact policies to promote social equality. This is just another example of the differences in political ideologies that exist between the two parties. Differences between Republican and Democrat are clear if people take the time and examine them. Whether Republican or Democrat, Conservative or Liberal, the most important right you have as an American citizen is the right to vote and everyone should exercise that right. ...
