Was there ever a time when the word bipartisan had any basis in reality? Politicians appear to have no interest in working together for a common cause. They grasp at every opportunity to flash the middle finger to the opposing party.
Take Nancy Pelosi's recent speech before the vote on the big bailout. She spouted the same rhetoric blaming Dubya and the Republicans for the current economic disaster. Is it true? Hell, yeah. But doesn't the severity our predicament take precedence over finger-pointing? Was there no other venue she could have used? After years of abuse by the Repubs. Pelosi just wants to lash out wherever she can. Hell hath no fury like a speaker of the house spurned.
By reacting exactly as her opposites have, she has proven just how similar they are. Any resolution to important issues takes a back seat to the great game of politics. I find the selfishness of our politicians disconcerting. They are elected to represent the people but they rarely act like it. Unfortunately, progress on issues is viewed as secondary to personal feelings of enmity.
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Your a great writer but have to decide whether sharing personal opinions is important or whether balanced analysis drives you. Good luck!
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