WASHINGTON (AP) -- People say they don't like partisan gridlock in Washington. But they're voting in ways almost certain to increase it, by punishing politicians who cooperate with the opposing party and rewarding ideological purity that pushes both sides to the fringes.... View the full article
Ironic, isn't it. The question isn't so much whether things are too partisan, too disrespectful, too loud. It's what we do about it. Tuning out isn't an option. It's too important a time. There's too much to discuss. So, the way I see it, the best way to move forward is to find people who are willing to TALK about our differences without yelling at them. To engage in a conversation, not a shouting match. Chances are, if you've read this article, you may want to check it out: http://bit.ly/deDWsU