There once was a time and place in the history of the United States where the government could, get this: GET THINGS DONE.
How the hell did we lose this time? I blame it on the lack of moderates these days. Due to the election and President Bush's blatant disregard for Democratic policies, both sides refurse to work with each other. This is, indeed, really, really bad.
Without moderates willing to compromise, nothing will ever be accomplished. In order to circumvent this, the Republicans have tried to push their majority in both the Senate and House of Representatives to new extremes. However, they are stopped in the Senate because of one key issue: Many votes require a 60/40 majority to pass, and the Republicans have only 55 seats in the senate.
Consider this: During the next 4 years, if the Democrats in the Senate rejected everything. No bill would ever come to fruition. No reforms or anything would ever come to pass. Imagine, in 4 years, if we had the exact same laws being stuck in Congress. It would be hell.
This is a call to all moderates to step out of the woodwork.
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I agree. i've been preaching moderation and being a centrist all my life. they are the people who use reason not religion or screaming to get stuff done. that is why i consider and hope that i am one.
Vman
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