The best way I've heard it described is like this: Republicans are werewolves outside the cabin openly howling for blood. I expect no consideration from them.

Liberals are other humans in the cabin with us who, despite professing to hate and fear the werewolves, refuse to hand over the silver bullets or lock any doors. I have been told that they want what I want, so their constant capitulation to the werewolves' demands arouses baffled frustration.