Posted on 10/09/2010 3:53:22 PM PDT by Extremely Extreme Extremist
I don't know who first described politics as the ``art of compromise,'' but that maxim, to which I have always subscribed, seems woefully unfashionable today.
It's a tough time to be a moderate in the U.S. Senate. Sitting down with those on the opposite side of a debate, negotiating in good faith, attempting to reach a solution -- such actions are now vilified by the hard-liners on both sides of the aisle. Too few want to achieve real solutions; too many would rather draw sharp distinctions and score political points, even if that means neglecting the problems our country faces. A historian might say that at least we don't have one member caning another into unconsciousness, as when Rep. Preston Brooks of South Carolina flogged Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts on the Senate floor in 1856. But in modern times, I have not seen the degree of bitter divisiveness and excessive partisanship now found in the Senate. The weapon of choice today is not a metal-topped cane but poisonous words.
(Excerpt) Read more at miamiherald.com ...
Not a single proposal by the Obamao would have solved any of America’s economic or national security problems.
NOT A SINGLE ONE
One of “Obama’s Comfort Girls” speaks. Yawn.
Susan: Sorry! The answer is NOT in the middle!!!!!
What is it about these “moderates”? What “moderate” decision/legislation has every worked well and over time? What liberal/progressive legislation/solution has every worked over time?
Answer: None!
Compromise is not the answer!
You cannot work out a “compromise” with people actively trying to destroy the country and bring about economic collapse.
You have to defeat them.
A historian might say that at least we don’t have one member caning another into unconsciousness, as when Rep. Preston Brooks of South Carolina flogged Sen. Charles Sumner of Massachusetts on the Senate floor in 1856.
Mores the pity.
A good thrashing is what some of them need.
Well said!
Well Susan, if you position yourself in the center of action and things go badly, then it’s your fault.
“moderate” = liberal
I’m from Maine. Susan Collins can FOAD along with her dumbass grandmentor, Olympically Idiotic Snowe.
“I would remind you that extremism in the defense of liberty is no vice! And let me remind you also that moderation in the pursuit of justice is no virtue.”
— Barry Goldwater
What a pity. As a side note, how do you tell with a congress-critter anyway? When concsious, they have a glazed stare and mumble incoherently, when unconscious, they... well, have a glazed stare and mumble incoherently.
Somebody remind me why we need a federal government again? To pay of the debts of the Continental Congress? Didn't we do that already?
/johnny
Uh, Suzie? Not drawing sharp distinctions between the good & bad policies is exactly the biggest problem our country faces today
She very civilly supports the destruction of the child in the womb...and with such good manners.
One nugget in there:
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“...the response that then-Sen. Lowell Weicker gave to an unhappy constituent who denounced him and his colleagues as ``a bunch of liars, thieves and womanizers.’’ Weicker calmly replied: ``Well, it is, after all, a representative form of government...’’”
Name one Reid / Obama bill that was ‘moderate’. C’mon Sen. Collins. One.
Susan you stupid twit. If you attempt to apply your “A moderate’s survival guide,” you will be trampled by the conservative hoard.
I’m very sorry for you if you can’t see what almost two years of “moderation” has done to our precious country. I pray we can quickly reverse course.
Dear congress, I know things haven't been going well, and I think it's time to consider splitting up.I know it takes two to make a relationship, but my heart isn't in it anymore. I can't afford your spending sprees on Shopping Network(tm) and to pay for you to sit on the couch, eating bon-bons, and writing hot checks anymore.
Something has to give. So I'll be the bad guy. I'm calling it quits. Go home to your mother. Go to your boyfriend's. I don't care, just go. And take your deadbeat relatives with you.
I've shut off the cable, the phone, the electricity, the water and the gas.
They say that congress holds the purse strings, but the taxpayer actually controls the purse.
I don't know any nicer way to say it but "Beat it". Sorry it didn't last.
Best Regards,
The Taxpayer.
P.S. Seriously, go away.
I think that should do it.
/johnny
This is one of the most self serving articles I have ever read. Collins thinks that compromise of principle to “get things done” is a good thing, when in fact, not getting things done that are destroying our nation is a good thing. This woman should be removed from the Senate in 2014 — we (the country) would be much better off.
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