Jesus once said: "A house divided against itself cannot stand" America is very much a "house divided" For over 200 years American citizens and lawmakers built a great nation knowing that not everyone will get everything they want. Conservatives and Liberals compromised on legislation in order to get laws passed. Conservatives and Liberals were willing to listen to each other, and though they disagreed, were respectful of each others opinion. Unless American citizens and lawmakers can return to this "age of civility" America will continue to decline as a nation.
Absolutely. Perhaps the most constructive thing Trump can do as President - and something Obama could have done but chose not to - is to re-open lines of communication between the two parties. And not just at the top ends.
I don't care if it's regular meetings, regular dinners, or regular trips to Chuck E. Cheeseâ„¢. The two sides have to get to know and respect each other away from the teevee cameras and bloggers. That's where it has to start. The longer and wider they are separated, the easier it is to throw mud.
Good luck to him on this. Right now narcissism is in charge.
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