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92bDad · 11-03-2010, 09:24 AM

Look, no doubt we as posters have our moments of being a horses rear...many of us...although not all...tend to get snippy defending our side.

Perhaps today, there is an opportunity to take a different tact.

This election appears to be yet another election based on frustration with who is in power.

No doubt, in 06 and 08 the voters expressed their displeasure with Bush and the Republicans. The votes were not necessarily a vote in favor of Democrats...it was not a mandate for something but rather against something.

The same holds true in 10. This is not a vote for Republicans, but rather a vote against the policies and politics of the Democrats.

Perhaps this is an opportunity for politicians from both parties to actually LISTEN to the voice of the people.

I hear consistently from these politicians that they will put the Country first and I would argue that for the most part they always do. However, there is indeed a difference in philosophy and ideology on the process to improve the country.

It will be interesting to see how elected officials who walk to a different drum beat will find ways to negotiate so that our government actually performs its function.

It's clear that either party having an overwhelming majority is bad for the country...now with a mix of power, perhaps the Government can get back to actually representing the people.

Looks like the Democrats will now be forced to actually listen to the Republicans...funny the Republicans are accused of being the Party of No, but it's been the Democrats who have consistently stated NO WE WILL NOT LISTEN TO YOUR PROPOSALS...seems to me that the Party of NO has now been called to the carpet.

The onus is on both sides to hold true to their values, while also working to move this nation Forward so that America can get back to work and continue to LEAD in the ways of the World.

Congrats to America for a truly historic and positive election night!!!

11-03-2010, 09:24 AM	#1
92bDad Platinum Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: TX Posts: 2,505	Is this election an opportunity for Americans? Look, no doubt we as posters have our moments of being a horses rear...many of us...although not all...tend to get snippy defending our side. Perhaps today, there is an opportunity to take a different tact. This election appears to be yet another election based on frustration with who is in power. No doubt, in 06 and 08 the voters expressed their displeasure with Bush and the Republicans. The votes were not necessarily a vote in favor of Democrats...it was not a mandate for something but rather against something. The same holds true in 10. This is not a vote for Republicans, but rather a vote against the policies and politics of the Democrats. Perhaps this is an opportunity for politicians from both parties to actually LISTEN to the voice of the people. I hear consistently from these politicians that they will put the Country first and I would argue that for the most part they always do. However, there is indeed a difference in philosophy and ideology on the process to improve the country. It will be interesting to see how elected officials who walk to a different drum beat will find ways to negotiate so that our government actually performs its function. It's clear that either party having an overwhelming majority is bad for the country...now with a mix of power, perhaps the Government can get back to actually representing the people. Looks like the Democrats will now be forced to actually listen to the Republicans...funny the Republicans are accused of being the Party of No, but it's been the Democrats who have consistently stated NO WE WILL NOT LISTEN TO YOUR PROPOSALS...seems to me that the Party of NO has now been called to the carpet. The onus is on both sides to hold true to their values, while also working to move this nation Forward so that America can get back to work and continue to LEAD in the ways of the World. Congrats to America for a truly historic and positive election night!!!