Re: [MLUG - DISCUSSION] "they all deserve up or down votes"

[Mike Miller <EMAIL:PROTECTED>]

On Fri, 3 Jun 2005, Vern Green wrote:

> > Vern - the point here is just what it always is in politics.  One group 
> > of powerful people is trying to get something from another group of 
> > powerful people and they are attempting to influence public opinion as 
> > part of their competitive game.  Both parties do this, of course.  The 
> > important issue is the judges - who they are, what they will probably 
> > do, why the Republicans want those things done, and why the Democrats 
> > do not want those things done.  The arguments about fairness are a 
> > smoke screen.
>
> Just remember these words the next time the democrats start screaming 
> about fairness. Its all a smoke screen.

All arguments about fairness are attempts to limit someone's power.  So, 
yes, you are right.  But if people really believe they are being treated 
unfairly (as in "I scratched your back because you said you'd scratch 
mine, but now you're stabbing my back instead") then failure of 
cooperation can lead to some longstanding conflicts that are harmful.  I 
have the impression right now that the Republicans want to use their 
majority for all they can get and they are not looking at long term 
relationships.  Someday they'll be short on votes and they will get no 
sympathy from anyone.

Mike
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