Sonny Clark
Diamond Member
- Banned
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[ This piece was written on 5/16/2006. Yet, we can see that the same holds true even today. Time is slow to change certain things, especially in politics.]
Dissension Becomes Our Ally
Faced with opposition from all sides, the obvious cracks and flaws in the present administration’s policies are being magnified. A majority opinion is almost non-existent within the walls of the Washington establishment. Dissension and one-up-man-ship has become a daily routine, with political ambitions taking the forefront on almost every issue addressed.
It’s a given that the timing has a lot to do with party line disagreement (party politics) considering this is an election year. But, it seems some in Washington are genuinely concerned about present decision making, and the consequences those decisions pose if they are not re-evaluated on merit. One important observation to note is the number of breakaway groups that have formed within each party.
Division is always a sign of weakness in party politics, and we’re seeing battle lines being drawn on almost every issue within each party. Recent examples of this breakaway syndrome are the war, civil liberties, and of course, the headlined illegal immigration issues. Finger pointing and passing the buck has never been as widespread and ill intended as we’ve seen in the past two or three years.
If we closely examine the ramifications of dissension concerning policy, we’ll find that they can only benefit the policy making process by adding much needed scrutiny and integrity to a government gone awry. In reality, dissension among our policy makers becomes our ally in Washington. Those in politics, looking for a nail to hang the hat of blame on, will usually find one. By questioning actions and motives, bringing suspected ill conceived and proposed policies to the attention of the public, and being relentless in resisting status quo in politics, those dissenters become our best allies.
It’s becoming more difficult to hide special interests policies and legislation of a non-beneficial nature than it has been in the past. Decisions, needing accompanying explanations to the satisfaction of the general public, are increasing in number; this as a result of an increase in dissension among elected officials. There are signs that party unity is becoming fragile, and loyalty within the ranks is weakening.
Several key elements have come together in a relatively short time frame that could possibly explain this sudden exposure of dereliction of duty, pandering by special interests, ill conceived and executed policies, and a government gone awry, generally speaking. Consideration and acknowledgement has to be given to the general public for a lot of the pressure being exerted on Washington. Each day, the number of citizens getting involved in, and taking real interest in the workings of our government grows.
As a general rule, dissension is a bad thing in any group when trying to accomplish goals. But, given the way this country has snowballed downhill for so long, dissension within our legislative and executive branches of government is the best thing that has happened to this nation in a long time. Exposure, public information, public discussions, and opposition to inept authority are our friends. But, more importantly, those dissenters in Washington, opposed to anti-American policies and legislation, are our best friends. Dissension is without a doubt, our ally.
Dissension Becomes Our Ally
Faced with opposition from all sides, the obvious cracks and flaws in the present administration’s policies are being magnified. A majority opinion is almost non-existent within the walls of the Washington establishment. Dissension and one-up-man-ship has become a daily routine, with political ambitions taking the forefront on almost every issue addressed.
It’s a given that the timing has a lot to do with party line disagreement (party politics) considering this is an election year. But, it seems some in Washington are genuinely concerned about present decision making, and the consequences those decisions pose if they are not re-evaluated on merit. One important observation to note is the number of breakaway groups that have formed within each party.
Division is always a sign of weakness in party politics, and we’re seeing battle lines being drawn on almost every issue within each party. Recent examples of this breakaway syndrome are the war, civil liberties, and of course, the headlined illegal immigration issues. Finger pointing and passing the buck has never been as widespread and ill intended as we’ve seen in the past two or three years.
If we closely examine the ramifications of dissension concerning policy, we’ll find that they can only benefit the policy making process by adding much needed scrutiny and integrity to a government gone awry. In reality, dissension among our policy makers becomes our ally in Washington. Those in politics, looking for a nail to hang the hat of blame on, will usually find one. By questioning actions and motives, bringing suspected ill conceived and proposed policies to the attention of the public, and being relentless in resisting status quo in politics, those dissenters become our best allies.
It’s becoming more difficult to hide special interests policies and legislation of a non-beneficial nature than it has been in the past. Decisions, needing accompanying explanations to the satisfaction of the general public, are increasing in number; this as a result of an increase in dissension among elected officials. There are signs that party unity is becoming fragile, and loyalty within the ranks is weakening.
Several key elements have come together in a relatively short time frame that could possibly explain this sudden exposure of dereliction of duty, pandering by special interests, ill conceived and executed policies, and a government gone awry, generally speaking. Consideration and acknowledgement has to be given to the general public for a lot of the pressure being exerted on Washington. Each day, the number of citizens getting involved in, and taking real interest in the workings of our government grows.
As a general rule, dissension is a bad thing in any group when trying to accomplish goals. But, given the way this country has snowballed downhill for so long, dissension within our legislative and executive branches of government is the best thing that has happened to this nation in a long time. Exposure, public information, public discussions, and opposition to inept authority are our friends. But, more importantly, those dissenters in Washington, opposed to anti-American policies and legislation, are our best friends. Dissension is without a doubt, our ally.
