RE: How can the paramount good for liberals and conservatives be reconciled?
May 30, 2013 at 8:54 am
I think ultimately what needs to be kept in mind is that the opposing party, politically ideology, etc is not "evil." Most people in the world are not evil. Some are misguided, yes. Others are assholes, sure. But it really takes a lot of work to be evil. When it comes down to it, each side is simply proposing what they think is best for their country. You could make an argument that those that are proposing ideas and are in a position of power to put them in place (i.e. politicians) aren't exactly proposing what they REALLY think is best for the country, but that's another thread. For the most part though, regular people like the ones on this forum are just trying to do the best they can.
Honestly, the way our American government was set up to work by the founding fathers is incredibly brilliant, if only it was used properly. For example if you were opposed to a bill the option to filibuster allowed you to actually get up and speak about why you opposed the bill. The filibuster was supposed to be a tool for the exchange of ideas in Congress. Now you don't even have to say anything. The problem is that political parties distorted how our government is supposed to run, all for the sake of keeping the party in power or trying to raise it to power.
Essentially we got to stop shouting at each other from across the table and learn how to have a simple conversation. Fact of the matter there are good and bad points that all political ideologies make, we should just do a better job of picking and choosing.
Honestly, the way our American government was set up to work by the founding fathers is incredibly brilliant, if only it was used properly. For example if you were opposed to a bill the option to filibuster allowed you to actually get up and speak about why you opposed the bill. The filibuster was supposed to be a tool for the exchange of ideas in Congress. Now you don't even have to say anything. The problem is that political parties distorted how our government is supposed to run, all for the sake of keeping the party in power or trying to raise it to power.
Essentially we got to stop shouting at each other from across the table and learn how to have a simple conversation. Fact of the matter there are good and bad points that all political ideologies make, we should just do a better job of picking and choosing.
