Quote Originally Posted by Louis VI the Fat View Post
The Republican party is no longer about American interests, but about party interests. Irresponsible bunch. The American political system has always required common consent, moderation, republican values of responsible citizenship. It has functioned for two hundred years precisely because this way it prevents a single party from amassing all power. It does require that all political actors behave as adults, with the best interest of the republic in mind.
This is my view as well. The Constitution of the United States is one of the most impressive documents ever written and influenced by some of the greatest political minds and philosophical environments that humanity has produced. The governance of a free and democratic people requires leaders that value public service and the greater good higher than any personal ideal. The Constitution provides a structure whereby that responsibility can be discharged by adults who may disagree, but understand the need to debate and find agreement to the common good. It also demands an educated and politically active, yet responsible, electorate.

What we have is a kindergarten full of spoiled children. And government of the people, for the people, by the people is doomed to irrelevance in the face of Chinese statist corporatism unless someone wakes up. This is why you people have a Second Amendment, not for the purposes of willy-waving at neighbours.

I was particularly taken by the below quote from the Guardian:


Ross Baker, professor of politics at Rutgers University, compared the US economy, with its huge debt, to a patient who needs both first aid and long-term care.

"The Democrats are the first-aid squad with their concern over the lack of money to stimulate the economy and produce jobs. The Republicans are in charge of the long-term care facility with their preoccupation with multi-generational debt levels," Baker said.


Seems to be right on the money, except that both sides are far too interested in arguing about whose uniform is best while the patient expires on the pavement.