[A Balrog of Morgoth]

But showdowns over principles so dearly held that violating them threatens government operations, as Democrats promised, are rarely in the common good. Hopefully, if Allen remains in the Senate for many years, he will grow in appreciation of that fact.

I think the twenty years prior to the Civil War are instructive on the subject of continually compromising to avoid a political showdown. No, I don't think this matter is of quite the same order of magnitude as the 19th century issues of slavery, tarriffs, and states' rights.

I merely submit for your consideration the idea that putting off inevitable polical confrontations only ensures they will pose a greater danger when they finally do occur.

[Teplukin]

I merely submit for your consideration the idea that putting off inevitable polical confrontations only ensures they will pose a greater danger when they finally do occur.

Oh, there will be howling and screaming. But in the end we will prevail. And with conservative judges in the majority on the Supreme Court, we can finally drive the stake thru the heart of the welfare state.

Such things as abortion, Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security, Housing vouchers, etc. will all be declared effectively null & void.

We will not have to legislate these programs out of existence. We can simply have the Supreme Court declare them illegal

[Colorado Buckeye]

I think the twenty years prior to the Civil War are instructive on the subject of continually compromising to avoid a political showdown. No, I don't think this matter is of quite the same order of magnitude as the 19th century issues of slavery, tarriffs, and states' rights.

I merely submit for your consideration the idea that putting off inevitable polical confrontations only ensures they will pose a greater danger when they finally do occur.

There is a political issue that has been put off and which has the potential to rise to the level of "slavery, tariffs, and states' rights." It's the borders/immigration issue. The pressure on this issue grows stronger every day. Here's a hint of where this may lead:
Mexicans or Terrorists? The Battle for Baldwin Park