General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Obama Gives Republicans A Tough Ultimatum On Taxes [View all]Wellstone ruled
(34,661 posts)consequences. Politics has always been the art of sharing ideas and compromising on matters that effect the general populous. When the Newtie came in in 94',that shared opinion went out the door. Look no further than the Nixon administration for the stage players of today. In your face hate filled politics really got it's foot hold with Tricky Dick,and today we are seeing the final results of Nixon's Southern Strategy playing out.
We were probably lulled to sleep in 2010 election cycle as a party,thus causing the Dems control of the House. Going forward we all have to be aware of and take a proactive role in all and every Local and State election. Changing demographics will determine what our country will have in store for us. These House Districts got jacked out of shape because to many folks just said O.K. I've got to much on plate and don't have time. Look what we have to put up with until 2020.
President Obama called the Rethugs bluff yesterday,I for one say bring it on baby. Truman did the same in 49'and 50',same garbage just a new day. History in the making every minute so,life is short so stay awake for it.