It is impossible not merely because too many American voters vote their hatreds in congressional elections, but also because “What is in America’s interest?” is precisely a political question.
Too many reward those who block the best interests of Americans with their vote, out of spite and narrow self-interest. Others support them with their money, energy and talent.
That is not true. There are many good, honest, and honorable people in Congress. Some are horrible. Who put them there?
Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. —Winston Churchill
Reasonable art except for the proportions :) If the republicans can admit that Trump is a crook and move on, it’s a real possibility they could work together provided they get the tea party, sorry, freedum caucus, under control.
another faux both sides argument. Plenty of folks on the left willing to work across the aisles. Its the lunatics on the Right who are quick to cast out anyone of their own who doesn’t bow down to Don the Con and do his bidding. And we all know his bidding will not allow any of them to work across the aisles
Bipartisanship USED to happen when men were human beings with intelligence, class, and scruples!
Now, it’s the most embarrassing circus I’ve ever seen…people are electing disruptive, evil, loons nuts and wack jobs to run our country! No wonder NOTHING GETS DONE in UNITY!
GOP have lost their minds! They should be ashamed of themselves for supporting an evil devious fascist criminal that means harm to our DEMOCRACY!
There’s actually a certain freedom granted to the Democrats by the Republican attitude. When you know that no matter how much you try to compromise, include input from the other party, listen to and respect their opinions=== NO MATTER WHAT, they are going to do everything they can possibly do to keep you from doing anything that can be viewed by voters as a success, simply because they would be perfectly willing to burn the country down as long as they can rule over the ashes. It is liberating, because there is no need to even consider compromise, Democrats can go as far left as they want to, and get the same response from Republicans as if they tired to include them. And, it’s much faster and easier to just do it and let the voters appreciate it, and watch the Republicans campaign by claiming credit for bills that they worked to defeat.
Folks, there’s no point in criticizing our Rep’s and Sen’s in Congress. They reflect us and our votes in their last election. If we don’t like what they’re doing we can replace them in their next election. Remember, the finger you point at them has 4 fingers pointing back at ourselves. We have no one to blame but us, ‘The People’.
Typical Right Wing BS. Say they are all bad, lumping the good liberals with the crazy right so as to hide the vileness of the right wing. #BothSidesArent
I seldom agree w/ Ramirez… but in this case he’s got the truth by the throat, seems to me. As long as you can become a legiscritter with someone else’s money, you can go from nearly no wealth to multi-millions in a few short years once you’re ‘hooked into the system’. Not to mention power. I don’t really see a way back from this particular problem. Our system depends on honesty and ethics, both of which are NOT intelligence, even though there is correlation. And our system also is designed so the folks who ARE honest and ethical will not end up in the legislatures.
Isn’t it convenient that the party that hates the “Regulatory State” spends billions every election cycle convincing everyone that every politician is hopelessly corrupt.
My hope is the GQP splits into 2 or 3 parties (Extreme MAGA/fiscal conservative & social moderate/ and any other flavor will do) AND the Dems split into 2 or 3 parties (Extreme Progressive/ fiscal moderate & social liberal/ etc).
AND then we stop the gerrymandering and the policies and rules that channel the voters into a binary choice between D & R. When we the voters and NOT THE POLITICIANS are in charge again, we would solve so many problems.
Too many on both sides of the aisle think they “know” what is in “america’s” interest and are willing to exceed their constitutional powers to get it done. We fought WWII to prove that the ends do NOT justify the means, but that lesson still does not resonate. Watching “Serenity” should be part of the required curriculum to be able to take office.
braindead Premium Member 10 months ago
Ramirez, you didn’t happen to notice who Republicans elected as Speaker, didja?
MoreRon!
GOGOPOWERANGERS 10 months ago
And whose fault is it for spreading misinformation and lies making people stupider
T’is you, isay
Rhetor 10 months ago
It is impossible not merely because too many American voters vote their hatreds in congressional elections, but also because “What is in America’s interest?” is precisely a political question.
baroden Premium Member 10 months ago
It’ll never happen. That place and that job corrupt the minute it touches you.
quixotic3 10 months ago
Too many reward those who block the best interests of Americans with their vote, out of spite and narrow self-interest. Others support them with their money, energy and talent.
DC Swamp 10 months ago
Too late, the lunatics are running the asylum. That’s why the more they stay out of the DC Swamp the better.
shakeswilly 10 months ago
The democratic party still has some people like that. The Republican party once did too but has now become a cult following a megalomaniac.
GentlemanBill 10 months ago
What “America’s Interest” is depends on who you’re asking.
Havel 10 months ago
But, not MY Congress person… and not the ones who support MY interest group(s).
The Nodding Head 10 months ago
That is not true. There are many good, honest, and honorable people in Congress. Some are horrible. Who put them there?
Many forms of Government have been tried, and will be tried in this world of sin and woe. No one pretends that democracy is perfect or all-wise. —Winston Churchill
davidthoms1 10 months ago
Good one Mike!
NeoconMan 10 months ago
What’s in America’s best interest is for more huge tax cuts for us billionaires and for you to pay for it.
brit-ed 10 months ago
Reasonable art except for the proportions :) If the republicans can admit that Trump is a crook and move on, it’s a real possibility they could work together provided they get the tea party, sorry, freedum caucus, under control.
mac04416 10 months ago
Two Words: Term Limits. Senators 12yrs. Representatives 8 yrs.
nodjt 10 months ago
If they only had minimum requirements, most of the congress would be ineligible.
piper_gilbert 10 months ago
Won’t happen. They’re obsessed with drag queens.
Stephen Runnels Premium Member 10 months ago
Not impossible. It just takes voters to remove the Republican minded who have nothing to offer the American people but attacks and distractions.
dyerjames944 10 months ago
I like Ramirez’s caricatures of Cruise, Rhames, and Pegg. Given the background, looks like their on Capitol hill now. Or what’s left of it.
Jimathai Premium Member 10 months ago
another faux both sides argument. Plenty of folks on the left willing to work across the aisles. Its the lunatics on the Right who are quick to cast out anyone of their own who doesn’t bow down to Don the Con and do his bidding. And we all know his bidding will not allow any of them to work across the aisles
Zebrastripes 10 months ago
Bipartisanship USED to happen when men were human beings with intelligence, class, and scruples!
Now, it’s the most embarrassing circus I’ve ever seen…people are electing disruptive, evil, loons nuts and wack jobs to run our country! No wonder NOTHING GETS DONE in UNITY!
GOP have lost their minds! They should be ashamed of themselves for supporting an evil devious fascist criminal that means harm to our DEMOCRACY!
What the hell is wrong with you people?
Al Fresco 10 months ago
Love it. Cue the music.
Jack7528 10 months ago
God you know it is bad when you got to use Tom Cruse to make the point!
Radish the wordsmith 10 months ago
Republicans pick the most arrogant lying criminals they can find to force their unpopular policies down the throats of USA citizens.
knutdl 10 months ago
What is america’s interest? (scary)
Diane Lee Premium Member 10 months ago
There’s actually a certain freedom granted to the Democrats by the Republican attitude. When you know that no matter how much you try to compromise, include input from the other party, listen to and respect their opinions=== NO MATTER WHAT, they are going to do everything they can possibly do to keep you from doing anything that can be viewed by voters as a success, simply because they would be perfectly willing to burn the country down as long as they can rule over the ashes. It is liberating, because there is no need to even consider compromise, Democrats can go as far left as they want to, and get the same response from Republicans as if they tired to include them. And, it’s much faster and easier to just do it and let the voters appreciate it, and watch the Republicans campaign by claiming credit for bills that they worked to defeat.
1db 10 months ago
Folks, there’s no point in criticizing our Rep’s and Sen’s in Congress. They reflect us and our votes in their last election. If we don’t like what they’re doing we can replace them in their next election. Remember, the finger you point at them has 4 fingers pointing back at ourselves. We have no one to blame but us, ‘The People’.
GiantShetlandPony 10 months ago
That pretty much leaves out the entire Republican Party. Far more hope to be found, in the Democratic Party.
XtopherSD 10 months ago
Typical Right Wing BS. Say they are all bad, lumping the good liberals with the crazy right so as to hide the vileness of the right wing. #BothSidesArent
Free Radical 10 months ago
“America’s Interest” is highly subjective
Erse IS better 10 months ago
I seldom agree w/ Ramirez… but in this case he’s got the truth by the throat, seems to me. As long as you can become a legiscritter with someone else’s money, you can go from nearly no wealth to multi-millions in a few short years once you’re ‘hooked into the system’. Not to mention power. I don’t really see a way back from this particular problem. Our system depends on honesty and ethics, both of which are NOT intelligence, even though there is correlation. And our system also is designed so the folks who ARE honest and ethical will not end up in the legislatures.
wildthing 10 months ago
Isn’t it convenient that the party that hates the “Regulatory State” spends billions every election cycle convincing everyone that every politician is hopelessly corrupt.
My First Premium Member 10 months ago
As Rush used to say…“We didn’t start this fight, but we’ll be glad to finish it”.
weikelk 10 months ago
Slow clap for baroden for making an accurate statement
MC4802 Premium Member 10 months ago
My hope is the GQP splits into 2 or 3 parties (Extreme MAGA/fiscal conservative & social moderate/ and any other flavor will do) AND the Dems split into 2 or 3 parties (Extreme Progressive/ fiscal moderate & social liberal/ etc).
AND then we stop the gerrymandering and the policies and rules that channel the voters into a binary choice between D & R. When we the voters and NOT THE POLITICIANS are in charge again, we would solve so many problems.
My First Premium Member 10 months ago
Joe Biden – Storyteller or Liar. You ://>
tpcox928 10 months ago
There are actually a few already there, but they are buried by the social media junkies auditioning for Fox “News” gigs.
gorbag 10 months ago
Too many on both sides of the aisle think they “know” what is in “america’s” interest and are willing to exceed their constitutional powers to get it done. We fought WWII to prove that the ends do NOT justify the means, but that lesson still does not resonate. Watching “Serenity” should be part of the required curriculum to be able to take office.