Some of Why Washington Can Get Nothing Done

Part of the problem in Washington, and it has reached its peak with President Obama, is the presence and control of political parties in the day to day operations of government.

Look at government on a smaller scale and on a different level. Which leaders or agencies that coordinated the efforts to protect Boston and bring the criminals to justice, first checked in with the leaders of the Democratic, Republican, Independent or any other political party first as to what to do when?  Why is that behavior excused in Washington?

One should always be an activist, but President Obama is not in that capacity now. He is President of every single American and de facto Leader of the Free World.  It would serve the nation well, and the Democrat Party, if there was another person seen as the leader of the party and of other grassroots organizations while Obama is President.

This phenomenon started with George W. Bush, but it has hit its pinnacle with Obama.

Looking only at the leadership model, and not agreeing with any of their principles necessarily, it helped that there was a Carl Rove and others that led the Republican party outside of Washington, while Bush and Congress and the Supreme Court did the daily work. That was right. But the closeness of Rove and Bush, plus Fox News, started the problem and put many on edge. So, the problem did begin with Republicans, especially considering the closeness of the 2000 Bush/Gore race, how it concluded, and that some Democrats were already saying things like "Bush isn't my President". 

But with the Obama administration, there are no lines drawn at all. So, we are in an endless election cycle because for a Republican to agree and vote with the President becomes tantamount to agreeing with Democrats, period.

I am not justifying any of this. Our representatives are supposed to just do what is right, regardless of who proposed it. Professional politicians that only do what ensures re-election is not good either. But, it doesn't help if any representative is constantly reminded, that the CEO is not for me, even if that's just an appearance. Don't give the appearance of evil. It's a scripture, but applicable, here.

I will continue to say the same. Political parties are great to filter and sift through candidates before they are presented to the public for election. But once the election process is over, they should NOT be involved in political decisions made by officials "We the People" have voted in office and not the party itself.

It is right for each party to act like American Government's "A & R" department and scout the nation and find real political talent; those with integrity, good ideas and all needed to move America forward. But like A&R, after you shape, develop and present, it is up to the people to decide and chose whom you present and if we do, then it is up to that leader to do the job on his or her own, according to the constitution and if applicable and not against the constitution, the will of the people.

As long as President Obama is seen more as the leader of Liberals and the Democratic party than President of ALL THE PEOPLE OF AMERICA, nothing or very little will get done.

Keep your principles, but lay down your pride. It's time to see EVERYONE'S view and side in ALL matters.

I speak truth in love. I refuse to vote Right or Left, but only for what is right. And I will not vote parties, but for people. It is people that propose bills, vote for them, declare war, fight wars, and represent America to the world, and not political parties.

Learn and Live. And God bless America, each and everyone, from sea to shining sea.

Yulanda K.

PS. I voted for both Bush and Obama twice and adore both these men as leaders, but this has to stop!

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