nteresting article in the Atlantic on what is wrong with US politics, by Mickey Edwards (represented Oklahoma in the House for 16 years). He says the problem boils down to partisanship, which is enforced by parts of the political structure. Now we all know this, and his solution isn't anything new, but it is nice to see it in one place.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/print/2011/07/how-to-turn-republicans-and-democrats-into-americans/8521/
His solution is
Open primaries
Redistricting by independent nonpartisan commissions
Allow members of any party to offer amendments to any house bill
Change leadership structure of congressional committees to give the minority party a voice
Choose committee staff based on professional qualification, not party loyatly
My thoughts are that the first two points are the most important.
Happy weekend to you!
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