Posted on 10/31/2008 3:24:35 PM PDT by DoughtyOne
The Washington Times would be a dream paper to work for, but the salary would not be enough to live on in the DC area, not even close.
They are impressive that even in an editorial, they can take both sides.
After the past couple years, I have begun to agree that one-party rule is bad on either side because you ram your agenda through at first, which is nice for you. But, you lose your way over time. You become corrupt.
We could have done a lot more over the few years we held power than we did, but instead we squandered it and eventually even lose sight of what the GOP stands for.
I don’t blame Bush. I like the man. Part of it was his problem, but Congress bares most of the blame since there are so many there responsible for sending things to him.
I’m going to add to that Impy. Please don’t think I’m upset with your or trying to pick on you. I just want to touch on a dynamic that I think you are a good example of. And I think it is important to take note of.
I think a lot of people have the same thought when it comes to those nations, that a dictatorship rules the day, without something like a functioning House or Senate.
In truth they all have something similar, and they are functioning. It’s just that they rubber stamp the top guy’s wishes.
If our people mis-characterize those governments like you have it makes it easier for them to think we could never slip into a dictatorship or strong man rule.
In truth, we could just as easily do it with the wrong one party rule. And it appears we may be in danger of installing that very type of situation here.
No, those nations are not as unlike our own as we would like to think. Tweak a little here, tuck a little there, bend a rule or two, tadah! Tin pot dictatorship at your service.
I’m not that far off from your views. I do think one party rule can be healthy if people practice self-discipline. That being said, our leaders haven’t shown any proclivity for that have they. I’m not convinced you’re right, but there is certainly recent evidence to back up your position.
Take a look at 219 and 222 to see what you think.
If done with restraint, one-party rule could be a great chance to accomplish wonderful things. But, that is hard to do needless to say.
They are already brainwashed.
Cheer up. It has to be a very long list... ;^)
Is the Alamo for rent? - Before it is returned to Mexico, I mean?
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