tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post4143526449007742454..comments2023-11-15T09:24:10.316-08:00Comments on The 25 Year Plan: Politics as UsualMichael K. Althousehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-64553270720516068422010-03-28T21:52:22.496-07:002010-03-28T21:52:22.496-07:00Mike, from comments I have overheard in the blogos...Mike, from comments I have overheard in the blogosphere, some seem to view it as a historic healthcare overhaul especially in view of the increase for mental health and substance abuse treatment. <br /><br />The most recent incident which I know of that highlights 'dirty politics' in Washington, is the allegations made by former aide, Andrew Young against his old boss, John Edwards. Taking DC antics to new and ridiculous heights. LOLBelizegialhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16177604514140233711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-31809479455645520352010-03-28T09:15:35.563-07:002010-03-28T09:15:35.563-07:00Happy Spring :)!
xo
Lee AnnHappy Spring :)!<br />xo<br />Lee AnnLee Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08981305686482468585noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-29681837561747920502010-03-27T12:54:25.595-07:002010-03-27T12:54:25.595-07:00Yes SIR!Yes SIR!Dulçe ♥https://www.blogger.com/profile/14958592985938279356noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-77566164488340974872010-03-27T09:23:50.432-07:002010-03-27T09:23:50.432-07:00Tim,
I've heard that more than once and witne...Tim,<br /><br />I've heard that more than once and witnessed it myself. It doesn't appear as though the same can be said of the politicians, however. And since it is they who are in the spotlight, it is they who the people take their cues from - and those cues are becoming increasingly antagonistic. It is one of several reasons that I refuse to affiliate with either party. Indeed, it is not the party or ideology per se, it is those who are elected that represent it it, whichever party it happens to be. Also, on an individual basis, "they" are not all bad apples, but collectively it's a rotten bunch.Michael K. Althousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07726807939923761538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19984125.post-81671962577773119202010-03-27T09:19:41.190-07:002010-03-27T09:19:41.190-07:00A few thoughts:
1) Staffers "across the aisl...A few thoughts:<br /><br />1) Staffers "across the aisle" get along much better than the voters "across the aisle," if only because the staffers can't get too caught up in the emotion and still do their jobs well (my FB postings are my ventings, and I pretty much say it, and leave it, there); e.g., some of my best friends in the game work for the other side.<br /><br />2) It's always been a zero-sum game, but as our culture's political values have become both more diverse and spread toward the left, the usual social consensus on many of the bigger picture issues has dissolved, leading to hightened tensions; e.g., I'm a Republican not because the Republicans are so great, but because I could never be a Democrat because I'm working to keep America grounded on the values, principles and processes that enable us to enjoy, as a nation, more freedom, opportunity and the fruits of those freedoms and opportunities than any other nation. I see the Democratic agenda working against that end.Timhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08248882642756619950noreply@blogger.com