re: #224 drcordell

No, it’s not politics. It’s the perversion of the American political system. Our entire form of government is based on the concept that political parties would not have enough clout over their members to impose a strict party-line “no” vote on legislation. It’s the reason why the filibuster wasn’t a major issue in U.S. politics until the late 20th century. It’s the reason why we don’t have an electoral system similar to that of the British that allows parties to nominate slates of candidates for office.

Because no political party was ever expected to have enough power to prevent every single member of their party from acting in lockstep. The founding fathers intended there to be debate, cooperation and compromise when legislation was crafted. Not parliamentary gridlock.

Get real. Welcome to 2010.