[Tom the Redhunter]

"We conservatives would rather congress not get ANYTHING done than to compromise." If this is true, then the Tea Party will be ineffective as a political force. It will achieve nothing, while the liberal welfare state marches on. Congratulations!

[Sensei Ern]

No, I believe conservatism can still be done and not compromise. The dems have demonstrated that they can refuse to give an inch in compromise, and still get many liberal items accomplished. If we refuse to compromise, and they refuse to compromise, then nothing gets done. During the time of stalemate, we can argue the conservative viewpoint to get the public on our side. At that time, we will get our conservative issues passed.

And, besides that, when the congress is in stalemate is when business flourishes because business tends to work best in times of stability.