Don't Atrophy Movement - Political Parties Page
Political Parties
...who they are and what they stand for...
Democrats
Liberalism is trust of the people tempered by prudence. Conservatism is distrust of the people tempered by fear. -William Gladstone, Fmr. British Prime Minister
The Democratic Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Republican Party. It is currently the largest party with 72 million registered members. The Democratic Party identifies with the ideas of social liberalism and civil libertarian ideals.
Republicans (GOP)
When a leader is in the Democratic Party he's a boss; when he's in the Republican Party he's a leader.-Harry S. Truman, 33rd President of the USA
The Republican Party is one of the two major contemporary political parties in the United States of America, along with the Democratic Party. It is often referred to as the Grand Old Party or the GOP. It is currently the second largest party with 55 million registered members, encompassing roughly one third of the electorate. The Republican Party supports a pro-business platform, with further foundations in economic libertarianism and a brand of social conservatism.
Libertarians
America needs fewer laws, not more prisons. -James Bovard, Author
The Libertarian Party is the largest independent political party in the United States of America. It currently claims more than 200,000 registered voters. The political platform of the Libertarian Party reflects that group's particular brand of libertarianism, favoring minimally regulated markets, strong civil liberties, and non-interventionism in foreign policy that respects freedom of trade and travel to all foreign countries.
Green
The activist is not the man who says the river is dirty. The activist is the man who cleans up the river. -Ross Perot, Fmr. Presidential Candidate
The Green party is a formally organized political party based on the principles of Green politics. These principles include environmentalism, reliance on grassroots democracy, nonviolence, and social justice causes, including those related to the rights of indigenous peoples. "Greens" believe that these issues are inherently related to ecological, social, and human bodily health.