Let’s be honest. From what I see, neither “side” can justifiably claim the moral high ground.

Shouldn’t it be all of us (citizens) vs THEM (politicians)?

Instead somehow the politicians have us quibbling among ourselves at our expense while cruising to pensions we do not get?

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MistyCee

I really like this idea, because we all should have an interest in politicians serving the country.

But the problem is, we really do have differing ideas as to what is in the best interest, what's important, and what we care about.

It's easy to find common ground on Congressional perks, but much harder when you get down to brass tacks like which politicians' friends and family should get special treatment, which industries and segments of society need help, etc.

The people v the politicians theme doesn't really seem to help much with the more difficult issues, Imo.

I think we need to "fight" it out, but do so, not with a win at any cost approach, but with the expectation that we're going to have to live with each other.

Think of it as siblings arguing over the remote. You may really want it now, but do you really want it all the time? Will you break your sisters' fingers or hide it so she can't change the channel when you're not looking?

And will you both shut it off when Mom calls you to dinner?

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

Term limits? Zero nepotism? @MistyCee

MistyCee

@jackjjackson There's room for disagreements even on those, but they're good places to start because the divisions shouldn't strictly be on party lines.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

How do we get people to look at thr important topics separately and make reasoned choices? @MistyCee

MistyCee

@jackjjackson I wish I knew.

Education is one thing. I think we really need better civics classes.

jackjjackson · 61-69, M

The way mst people tell it, the education is controlled by the left and indoctrinating students. These people would be the not left. The left likes the system. I find it wrong that moderate or conservative speakers have been barred from doing speeches at thr majority of universities in the US. @MistyCee