Because Republicans believe in strong central government, state control of private industry, redistributive taxation, adoration of a charismatic leader who believes he is a law unto himself, prohibition of privately owned firearms, atheism (or at least fealty to the secular state above personal conscience), and a cradle to grave social welfare scheme which requires giving up one's personal liberties?
Oh wait. That's the OTHER guys
Excellent description. You put it into perspective nicely, and I’m stealing it ...LOL