[cripplecreek]

How is a compromise reached when one party wants a smaller less intrusive government while the other party wants a larger more controlling government.

The only possible compromise to those two visions, is government remaining exactly as it is today and that is simply unacceptable.

[monocle]

One issue that is rarely, if ever, raised is the congressional staffs. Many staffers spend significant time looking for issues their bosses can exploit - the electoral cycle almost insures a larger more intrusive government.

Unlike you, I prefer the Mexican standoff which at least delays the growth of government.