I certainly do not like gridlock so I'm not going to say anything bad about the Republican Party. They are fellow citizens and as such I would fight for their right to disagree or agree with any bill. I respect them all and honor their service.
That said, I don't have to agree with them either and if they want to fight against change so be it. I believe the Democrat party for the most part is up to the task of making this government not a top-down or a bottom-up but a middle-out type of government.
The answer is proximity and the middle can see both the top and bottom kind of like looking at Russia from Alaska only better. Many of the middle class started at the bottom and some of the middle class hangs out, rarely but sometimes, with the upper crust. It's almost never, if ever the top sees the bottom or the bottom sees the top (maybe a caricature.)
For those at the top I have to say people on the bottom are all stupid lazy, dumb, and criminals. For those on the bottom I have to say people on the top are not all selfish, greedy, heartless and criminals. People in the middle aren't perfect or totally terrible either.
As a Libra and a left-handed guy I've seen both sides. I've received unemployment and food stamps and I've stayed a few nights at the Ritz Carlton and a Beverly Hills hotel on Rodeo Drive. I've lived on every coast (Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific) of the continental US of A. I've driven across the country 4 times and from Mexico to Canada. I love this country and I've seen it all. I'm not just saying that because I'm supposed to say it.
So when congress votes I promise not to ridicule the Congresswomen and Congressmen. They are only reflecting their constituents views. I must correct myself though they are reflecting the views of those who vote and those write to them expressing an opinion. I will write my congressional representatives when any vote comes to the floor and after their votes are cast. I'll say good job when they vote for things I want and tell them I'm keeping track when they do not. I will always vote.
From the last vote for the Restoration/Stimulus/bailout/Jobs Creation/Tax Break bill I can see that any reasonable bill will likely pass and that's all any of us can ask. I don't worry about gridlock or filibuster and not even bill defeats.
I do believe sometimes the opposition party can be right and needs to be listened to fairly. I hope more inclusion starts to happen in government. I don't necessarily think the POTUS should have to go out of his way talk to the other party but he should definitely listen to them with an open mind.
I do believe the Republicans will eventually put up better people and jettison the few duds they now have and I think the Democrat party should do the same.
Ah! Change is in the air
Can spring be far behind
Oh ! May, May
The merry month of May
Out year maneuvering begins today (well actually in 89 days)
That said, I don't have to agree with them either and if they want to fight against change so be it. I believe the Democrat party for the most part is up to the task of making this government not a top-down or a bottom-up but a middle-out type of government.
The answer is proximity and the middle can see both the top and bottom kind of like looking at Russia from Alaska only better. Many of the middle class started at the bottom and some of the middle class hangs out, rarely but sometimes, with the upper crust. It's almost never, if ever the top sees the bottom or the bottom sees the top (maybe a caricature.)
For those at the top I have to say people on the bottom are all stupid lazy, dumb, and criminals. For those on the bottom I have to say people on the top are not all selfish, greedy, heartless and criminals. People in the middle aren't perfect or totally terrible either.
As a Libra and a left-handed guy I've seen both sides. I've received unemployment and food stamps and I've stayed a few nights at the Ritz Carlton and a Beverly Hills hotel on Rodeo Drive. I've lived on every coast (Gulf, Atlantic and Pacific) of the continental US of A. I've driven across the country 4 times and from Mexico to Canada. I love this country and I've seen it all. I'm not just saying that because I'm supposed to say it.
So when congress votes I promise not to ridicule the Congresswomen and Congressmen. They are only reflecting their constituents views. I must correct myself though they are reflecting the views of those who vote and those write to them expressing an opinion. I will write my congressional representatives when any vote comes to the floor and after their votes are cast. I'll say good job when they vote for things I want and tell them I'm keeping track when they do not. I will always vote.
From the last vote for the Restoration/Stimulus/bailout/Jobs Creation/Tax Break bill I can see that any reasonable bill will likely pass and that's all any of us can ask. I don't worry about gridlock or filibuster and not even bill defeats.
I do believe sometimes the opposition party can be right and needs to be listened to fairly. I hope more inclusion starts to happen in government. I don't necessarily think the POTUS should have to go out of his way talk to the other party but he should definitely listen to them with an open mind.
I do believe the Republicans will eventually put up better people and jettison the few duds they now have and I think the Democrat party should do the same.
Ah! Change is in the air
Can spring be far behind
Oh ! May, May
The merry month of May
Out year maneuvering begins today (well actually in 89 days)
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