Much of the ballyhoo of 911 for homeland defense is worrisome but lawmakers climbed all over each other to see who could do more to make(the people) safe, in their warm little beds. This is what I saw! Not a, grow the government on the backs of the people senario.
I guess it is a matter of perception. That is why I stay away from any organized political group of any kind. I don't like to be inundated with partisan rancor and positions.
I find myself in agreement with 90% of the positions that JBS takes. The 10% that is left, makes it impossible for me to support them. Same goes for all of them. I am about 90% in aggreement with the republican party as well but the political realities of split houses of congress is making any real progress impossible. I suppose your perception of this fact is that republicans have lost their way and are traitors to the conservative cause.
Perceptions can and are being manipulated by many with a hidden axe to grind. I prefer to be carefull.
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to criticise directly to the top and have the leaders listen open minded and intellectually consider what we say?