Jelb-
You are the close minded one. I didn't make this stuff up. It isn't MY opinion. This is what the party platforms say:
ON ABORTION
Democrats-
"The Democratic Party strongly and unequivocally supports
Roe v. Wade and a woman’s right to choose a safe and legal
abortion, regardless of ability to pay, and we oppose any and
all efforts to weaken or undermine that right. (p50)"
Republicans-
"Faithful to the first guarantee of the Declaration of Independence, we
assert the inherent dignity and sanctity of all human life and affirm that
the unborn child has a fundamental individual right to life which cannot
be infringed. (p52)"
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ON SAME SEX MARRIAGE
Democrats-
We support the full inclusion of all families, including samesex
couples, in the life of our nation, and support equal
responsibility, benefits, and protections. We will enact a
comprehensive bipartisan employment non-discrimination
act. We oppose the Defense of Marriage Act and all attempts
to use this issue to divide us. (p52)
Republicans-
"…we call for a constitutional amendment that fully protects marriage as
a union of a man and a woman, so that judges cannot make other
arrangements equivalent to it. In the absence of a national amendment,
we support the right of the people of the various states to affirm
traditional marriage through state initiatives. (p53)"
As far as big oil, corporations, forcing prayer and gun ownership, you CAN'T point to a party's platform to make your case, because it's your opinion. We know big oil and corporations give to both parties. We know BP, for instance, gave more money to Obama than any other politician in the last 20 years. We know Countryside Mortgage gave Chris Dodd of Connecticut huge campaign contributions and special mortgage favors, etc. He happened to be in a position to help the mortgage industry. I don't know any Republican ever stating they wanted "to force everyone to pray and own a gun".
As far as gay Republicans, we know there is such, but they, again, are few and far between, have no significance, and no one is making any attempt to refuse membership to the Republican Party. And yes, they are RINOs.
I'll keep backing up my position with sourced facts and you keep tossing out your unsubstantiated opinions. Thinking people can discern the difference.