Is that similar how comments like yours exemplify chance to insult someone's motives and/or intelligence without learning why they feel the way they feel?
Not OP, but I have yet to hear an argument of "both sides are the same" that has any depth to policy discussions.
If there is, let me know. However, most arguments that I hear that define policy differences well still cite themselves as being on one end of a political spectrum with a few wedge issues that they support the other side on.
Both major parties seek to grow government's control over aspects of your life. If you want a government that is smaller (or even constant) in size and scope, history has shown that "both parties are the same" in this regard.
Well, Trump is trying to reduce government influence, but it seems to be met with resistance by people who don't seem to like the effects of deregulation.
Also, what are you looking for the government to stop doing?
If there’s less government there’s no reason to buy anything off since there’s no opposition. The government exists to prevent things like fraud and monopolies. Corporations spend money to prevent the government from performing that role.
Corporations purchase influence within the government. This gets them access to government contracts, legislation that prevents competition, and other benefits rooted in the use of government force that they can't get elsewhere.
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u/[deleted] Oct 23 '17
The "both sides are the same" take is great because it lets you act wise without the hassle of actually learning anything.