I saw the 1995 republicans try to make reforms, but democrats launched an anti-Newt campaign that he played into with statements, and basically the system is naturally corrupt, they get committee seats by going along with raises and spending bills.(So I agree with you) By the time GWB got in 2000 remaining republicans were troubled,the good ones leaving(they saw handwriting on wall) , he was their new leader, and he had his spending priorities, got much of what he wanted at a big price, and here we are. Looking back impeachment was not thought out politically either.
And Bush-bots/Hannity-bots still wont admit his approval rating is more than bad luck or conspiracy
“got much of what he wanted at a big price, and here we are. Looking back impeachment was not thought out politically either”
The problem with impeachment was that it was thrust upon most of Congress, they didn’t have the courage to stop it nor the stomach to see it through. President Clinton committed much more grievous offenses (that impacted on national security) that what he was formally charged with (this was similar to a tax charge against Capone). I see the collective behavior of this country as much like an addictive personality, our behavior is destructive and will lead to the demise of the Republic unless we change our behavior.