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[–] knowsguy 6 points 1 point (+7|-6) ago 

Such a tired and unsubstantiated claim.

Yes, both parties primarily prioritize the interests of their corporate donors above Joe Average.

Besides that clear similarity, there are other areas where they are clearly different.

I'd rather have a democrat in office or congress if I'm gay,

or if I'm a woman who chooses contraception or to end an unwanted pregnancy,

or if I'm an unskilled worker who would like more than $8.50,

or if I want to be protected from dangerous work conditions,

etc...

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[–] MrMongoose 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Exactly. If you want to be a successful politician you need two things: campaign money and support from your base. Campaign money comes from (mostly) the same corporations - so there is absolutely some cross-over between the parties. But that doesn't mean they can do whatever they like and get reelected. They have significantly different bases they still have to keep happy.

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[–] BangDingOw 1 point 0 points (+1|-1) ago 

But given a third choice that embraces civil liberties for all and at the same time supports an economically feasible, fact-based ideal for the future of government?

I'll take that over R&D any day.

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[–] knowsguy 0 points 1 point (+1|-0) ago 

Well, yes, of course.

That really has nothing (whatsoever) to do with saying Dems and Republicans are exactly the same.