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My vote reflected my desire to see both parties debate legislation to solve vital problems, negotiate key points and come to a successful solution. I want them to then step to the microphones together and explain to Americans how the legislation addresses the particular issue. They would also then explain which of their cherished points ON EACH SIDE had to be eliminated or compromised for the good of the country. This has never happened.
There is only ugly conflict, egotistical posturing, blackmail and ultimately a partisan vote with the same defectors on each side of a childish war for power & votes. The parties then step to the mike either whining about how they were outsmarted by their enemies or castigating the losers who are "wrong" & "weak".
It's a classic pattern of abuse & co-dependency, and today's vote on Lieberman is simply another example of the long-standing sickness we call Congress.
