[AFPhys]

The political reality is that moderates are in control of the Senate, not conservatives or Republicans.

The House is certainly in the control of the Republicans, due to the differing rules for legislation.

Anyone who doesn't comprehend this in their bones has no business discussing politics until they study up.

[jwpjr]

re: moderates are in control of the Senate

Oh, I quite agree, but there are lots of things the president can do to make those moderates who are also members of his party toe the line. The Democrats certainly have no qualms about enforcing their policies when it comes to dealing with members of their party.

As for differing rules for legislation, it takes two to tango, three when you consider the president's role. The House could certainly take some steps to persuade the Senate to go along with some needed changes. All it takes is the determination.

re: Anyone who doesn't comprehend this in their bones has no business discussing politics until they study up.

You don't learn by avoiding discussions, even when you don't know what you're talking about. You learn when you make a silly statement and someone takes the time and makes the effort to educate you. I'll grant you though, some people are simply not candidates for educating!

I think in the end what I meant to say was that we are on the losing end of this ongoing battle not because we are wrong, but because we lack the will to win. Until that changes it will be business as usual in DC, in every statehouse, county commission room and city council chamber.