What is the actual difference between Democrats and Republicans?

[Nobody of Consequence]

And honestly, do not go on a rant on how your political party is better than the other; I DON'T CARE. I just want to know what exactly separates the two parties. Please, do not say something like, 'oh, they just both want money,' or, '_____ is stupid, that's what.' Also, I'd appreciate it if you could sort of make it somewhat simple (I'm only in 8th grade; don't know that much about politics), yet thorough.
Thanks in advance to anyone who actually puts thought into their answer.

[Mariah Carey]

One of them makes logical sense when trying to debate.

[Steve Rogers]

One earns and one steals.

[kyle]

There is barely a difference at all. They are bribed by the exact same corporations to get elected, so they do the same things. It is a false choice.

[TheNakedStranger69]

One's red and one's blue.

[Ryan Aloe]

Republicans favor a libertarian world view. That means that they would like the government to do nothing other then protect the borders ( and tell woman what to do with their body's).

[Falstaff]

Who they identify with. That's it.

[Andrew]

The distinctions have shrunk within recent years. They have both turned into pro-war parties and supported big government. At least the Republicans say they are for small government, but its about time they actually act on those statements.

[BytemyAss]

The only difference is how they want to destroy America.

[Willwheaton]

one hates blacks, the other tolerates them.