by: Thomas Craig
Bipartisanship seems to be the word of the day lately. Sure, Americans all say they want a "bipartisan" government, yet the meaning of the word seems to have lost its meaning. Under President Obama's administration, bipartisanship seems to mean that we all come together and do what the Democrats want. I'm not one of those people who complain that the President didn't try and involve the GOP on the stimulus. He in fact did make an effort. The problem is that he underestimated the resolve of our Party. Republicans get it now. We understand that the last eight years marked a sharp turn away from our core principles. We grew government, we expanded it's power, and we increased borrowing and spending. We did this and we suffered the consequences. Unfortunetly for the Democrats, we did in fact learn this lesson and we aren't going to go back to bad habits. That is why (all but 3) Republicans voted against this Bill. If by being bipartisan, the President wants our Party to enter into talks with an open mind and be willing to negotiate, that is fine but that is not what is happening. Thankfully, Obama is at the least willing to listen to Republicans, which is more than I can say for the closed door policies of Pelosi and Reid. One last note on this... the only thing worse than a government torn apart by partisan politics is a government ruled by one Party and one thought. I wouldn't want our government to be 100% Democrat just like I wouldn't want it to be 100% Republican. It is difference of opinion and different ways to solve our problems which make America great. Don't believe me? Ask the Cuban people how one Party rule is working out for them.
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