Half the country is smart and the other half are dumb, The problem is, the smart people are trying to get the dumb people to do something smart and the dumb people are trying to get the smart people to do something dumb.
It works till one branch decides to ignore what the other branch says. Like with the court stopping that mandate order and the president continuing it.
“For the last century, almost all top political appointments [on the planet Earth] had been made by random computer selection from the pool of individuals who had the necessary qualifications. It had taken the human race several thousand years to realize that there were some jobs that should never be given to the people who volunteered for them, especially if they showed too much enthusiasm. As one shrewd political commentator had remarked: “We want a President who has to be carried screaming and kicking into the White House — but will then do the best job he possibly can, so that he’ll get time off for good behavior.”
Scott – like far too many people – seems to think that “checks and balances” has something to do with the 2-party system; it actually refers to the 3 (supposedly) equal branches of government. The Founders were, in fact, almost universally aghast at the idea of parties in way, shape, or form, so they have nothing to do with how our government is structured.
common sanse almost 3 years ago
Half the country is smart and the other half are dumb, The problem is, the smart people are trying to get the dumb people to do something smart and the dumb people are trying to get the smart people to do something dumb.
Qiset almost 3 years ago
It works till one branch decides to ignore what the other branch says. Like with the court stopping that mandate order and the president continuing it.
kartis almost 3 years ago
“For the last century, almost all top political appointments [on the planet Earth] had been made by random computer selection from the pool of individuals who had the necessary qualifications. It had taken the human race several thousand years to realize that there were some jobs that should never be given to the people who volunteered for them, especially if they showed too much enthusiasm. As one shrewd political commentator had remarked: “We want a President who has to be carried screaming and kicking into the White House — but will then do the best job he possibly can, so that he’ll get time off for good behavior.”
― Arthur C. Clarke, Imperial Earth
Willywise52 Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Flawed,but we’re stuck with it.
RadioDial Premium Member almost 3 years ago
Best description ever.
Cozmik Cowboy almost 3 years ago
Scott – like far too many people – seems to think that “checks and balances” has something to do with the 2-party system; it actually refers to the 3 (supposedly) equal branches of government. The Founders were, in fact, almost universally aghast at the idea of parties in way, shape, or form, so they have nothing to do with how our government is structured.
Stephen Gilberg almost 3 years ago
I like political gridlock. It reassures me that the system isn’t broken.