Exactly !
The real “divide” is “Imperial DC” vs “the provinces”.
The Rats almost done to every member benefits either directly from government (i.e., employee of federal, state or local) or indirectly from government through the enforcement of some contract, rules/laws or regulations.
The GOP not so much much BUT GOP politicians do as a function of how long they directly serve in government. I include long serving (too long!) GOP state legislators in this statement also! Far too many state house GOP’er stay in too long and become indistinguishable from their Rat counterparts.
Voters share responsibility in this by allowing it to happen!
This is why I favor term limits a decade in office is plenty for a politician! Time for the politician to go back home and experience his/her’s governing wisdom.
Two terms in the US Senate (12 years!)
Six terms in the US House (12 years!)
Then go home, sit out 1 Senate term & 2 House terms before the “professional politician” can return.
Similar restrictions need to be imposed and the state, county & city level!
Unfortunately Congressional term limits appears to require a constitutional amendment. This would probably require an Amendment proposed by the states or even a second Constitutional Convention. In any case, it will not be done quickly enough to save the country from the immediate crisis.