Paradigm Shifting and Your Government

The Tentacle ^ | 12/14/09 | Steve Berryman

[mek1959]

The first step in solving a problem is to admit that it – in fact – exists. The churning “self-re-election system” that is our federal government has proven to Americans now that it has fully stopped listening to the people.

If that were not bad enough, our two party system is locked up and dysfunctional; virtual collusion is indicated as the minority Senate Republicans continue to grant unlimited “unanimous consent” requests from Democrats on the pending disastrous healthcare package.

Why is this epic battle over nationalizing one-sixth of our economy not being fought more vigorously by opposition Republicans?

The RedState blog’s Erick Erickson wants to know why:

“There are a whole series of parliamentary maneuvers that could be used by Republican senators to stop this bill. There is a hard backstop to the current process (Christmas). The Republicans' goal should be to prevent [Nevada Sen. Harry] Reid from passing the bill before that time. If he goes past Christmas and is forced to adjourn or recess, the momentum will shift in favor of those opposing the bill.”

More than the executive and legislative branches not pushing back upon each other to maintain fair constitutional “checks and balances,” or the judiciary doing the same, both Democrats and Republicans alike have concluded that accepting and preserving “BIG Government” will trump the will of the people.

[mek1959]

This is a great read by a writer I've been following for a while. He really nails the issue about our need to change our thinking about the federal government before we become prisoners of it. It will not be a very benevolent warden!

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

Well, it seems like the Republicans are starting to use delay tactics against the health care deform bill, so things may be looking up.

Maryland “Freak State” PING!