On Wed, 10 Nov 2004 07:08:18 -0500, Dave Hall wrote:


I tend to look at it as a tug of war. There is give and take on both
sides, and the result of which tends to be more centrist.

The problem now is that both sides have become so polarized, there is
little room left for compromise. The republicans control most of the
government, but that won't stop the democrats from using every dirty trick
in the book to throw a wrench into the works, to prevent any workable
legislation out of congress.

Aside from the polarization, I would argue this is as it should be. It
tends to keep policies centrist. If the DeLays think there is a mandate
for a sharp turn to the right, they will not only find democrats
obstructionist, but also the many Republican moderates. It's fundamental
to a democracy, majority rules, and rules from the center.