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Can One Distinguish Between Democrat and Republican These Days?

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parties came into existence, there was no confusing one with the other; rather, the distinction was foremost to each partys political reflection: Republican, individualism; Democrat, utilitarian. These days, however,  there is little that separates the two political parties, inasmuch as there has been too much blurring of the line that has otherwise separated them in the past. II.  PARTY IDEOLOGY IN THE 1930S Republicans and Democrats were as far removed from each other as was humanly possible in the 1930s, which helped to divide the political arena into  two distinct camps: those who supported individualism and those who believed the greater good should prevail. Indeed, the tenets of individualism were cornerstone to the Republican philosophy, inasmuch as  the primary component of this political affiliation was for every person to be responsible for his or her own place within society. "Individuals are encouraged by the Republican Party  to work to secure the benefits of society for themselves, their families, and for those who are unable to care for themselves" (Anonymous, 2000). The Democratic perspective, on the  other hand, was less inclined to equip individuals with the ability to govern themselves, choosing instead to waive individual rights in exchange for "the assumed needs" (Anonymous, 2000) of the  masses. The Republican view of government back in the 1930s reflected the need for limitations where bureaucratic intervention came into play, particularly  in relation to doing things for people that they could do on their own, such as individual destiny. Furthermore, power and resources were considered part and parcel of a  Jeffersonian nation, which meant they were to be readily available by way of state and community leaders, note "centralized in distant government" (Anonymous, 2000). Opposing this stance, the Democrats