[ding_dong_daddy_from_dumas]

The Democrats get to achieve what they want because they are the more activists of the parties and the Republicans get the protest vote of those conservative who are angered by the liberals. This is political theater.

Like professional wrestling, except wresting is unlikely to destroy the nation.

[cradle of freedom]

The Dems want all the wild-eyed leftists stuff, the Repubs just want their place at the country club and they will go along with the Dems if push comes to shove. The Dems are mad and the Repubs are lacking conviction.