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Separation of powers October 1, 2013 2:41 pm TB

Not a bug, but a feature.

“The truth that dare not speak its name is that the pronounced disharmony on show in the United States has a clear root cause — and it is not the structure of government. Democrats who complain that the House is being particularly obstinate are absolutely correct — it is. But rarely do they stop and ask ‘Why?’ It seems obvious to me that at the root of our interminable trench warfare is the fact that one party made the regrettable decision to push through the most controversial piece of social legislation in a century without a single opposition vote. That party was, of course, entirely within its rights to do this when unified government presented them with the chance. Nevertheless, it is childish for it to complain that, the other side having been given a clear mandate to try to undo the measure, it is now doing just that.

Elections do indeed ‘have consequences’ — and that means all of them.“

  • " the other side having been given a clear mandate to try to undo the measure," by Tony 2013-10-02 17:32:04
    • Which party forced it's Senators to sigh a pledge to block all legislation other than theirs? (Hint: Not even the Nazi.) by bowser 2013-10-02 17:16:31
      • Sure. It's the Democrat's fault. by alcaray 2013-10-01 21:14:43

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