Having spent virtually all of my adult life in the business world, I am continually amazed at how most elected folks think, and astounded at what they actually do. Because I can't think of a single commercial enterprise that could possibly stay afloat if it performed as electees do. And I couldn't think of a better example than what the Democrats in the House are doing now.
At the moment, there's a prospect of substantial Democrat defections from Nancy Pelosi's bid for election as minority leader, due to great concern over the party's future. The situation's complicated by the fact that the party's losses disproportionately hit moderates and purged the ranks of conservatives who call themselves "Blue Dogs," a coalition that lost more than half of its members. And now liberals, who are Pelosi's natural constituency, make up a greater percentage of House Democrats.
Many liberals say Democrats must reinvigorate core supporters by refusing to compromise with Republicans on key principles. On the other hand, centrists argue they must tack to the middle to win over independent voters.
What intrigued me most about the arguments and infighting among Democrats is that, unless I missed it completely, none of them has said a word about what's good for the country or its inhabitants. The whole discussion's been about how the politicians save themselves. And that, to me, is what's wrong with the whole political system.
While its only half a sentence, a lot can be gleaned from the Dem's first reaction. As written above, there are many liberals who say they "must reinvigorate core supporters by refusing to compromise with Republicans on key principles." And nowhere in those words is any consideration of the fact that some, or perhaps a lot, of the Republican's ideas may be good legislation. Because to the Dem's that's not the point. All that counts is being "anti."
My further bewilderment is still that 40% of the voting public that will likely grow as frustration with incumbents mounts, who've clearly told all politicians to wake up. Partisanship and lining up behind mindless law and regulation won't be tolerated any longer. People are fed up. But despite the handwriting on the wall that can be seen from miles away, these clowns who think they've been anointed go on as if nothing's happened. So perhaps, in 2012 when they too are out on the street, they'll finally wake up and ask the voters what happened, because until then, they'll not ask their opinions at all.
That's it for today folks.
Adios
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