[PrinceOfCups]

But I'm a systems programmer and Newt thinks like a systems guy.

The problem with the Dems is that they are linear in their thinking---and with blinders on. You have to think through changes before you jump. You must look at the rippling effect of any change. If you don't, you end up addressing the symptom not the root cause.

[Morgan in Denver]

You sure nailed this one. I've used "The Law Of Unintended Consequences" to describe the same thing. Good intentions that turn out horribly wrong. One of my favorite quotes.

Morton Kondracke, Roll Call magazine, 1994:

"Liberals obviously didn't intend for the abandonment of traditional values to lead to an aids epidemic, rampant teen-age pregnancy, the destruction of two-parent families, an explosion of child abuse and child poverty, increasing coarseness in popular culture and horrific street violence. But it has."

[Mo1]

You must look at the rippling effect of any change. If you don't, you end up addressing the symptom not the root cause.

Very good post!

[FOXFANVOX]

You have to think through changes before you jump. You must look at the rippling effect of any change. If you don't, you end up addressing the symptom not the root cause.

This is the story of Washington politicians; they address the symptoms and not the cause of issues. And unfortunately, more times than not their solution is to add another layer of bureaucracy!