May I first say, I am a lifelong Republican. I do however vote the person or the issue that most closely resembles my own personal philosophy.
Much has been made of the whining coming from the Republican Party that they have not been included in some legislation, especially the Senate. Now keep in mind, the Republican leadership has made two announcements, one that they will not vote for anything that makes the President appear successful and in the case of Health Care Reform they have gone on record saying that no matter what, not one Senator will vote for reform unless it is a total Republican bill. The proof of course is in the voting. When Republican proposals made it into the bill, not one voted for their own amendments. So what is the point in working with these people. It's like loaning money to someone knowing full well it won't be repaid, stupid idea.
Unfortunately the Democrats are undoing whatever good could come from their majority.
The Republicans are now considered the party of 'no', which is sad and disgusting. Don't these people realise that they are sent to Washington to work for the people in their state or districts? Politics aside, the purpose is a government by the people; for the people.
The last time I experienced this kind of discourse was during the Vietnam War. This nation nearly came apart at the seams.
In the words of that (in)famous American, Rodney King; "Can't we learn to just get along?"
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