November 08, 2006
A Democracy, If You Can Keep It
Jim Webb has won the Virginia Senate race. That means Democrats control both the House and the Senate; it's only by thin margins, but they do an amazing job of voting as a block. I wish I could say the same for Republicans. Dems talk about diversity, but the proof is in the pudding.
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Now we get to see "The Uniter" in action.
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at November 8, 2006 09:34 PM
"That government is best which governs least." --Thomas Paine
With the legislative and executive branches at odds, our government will get a chance to "govern least". Sounds fine to me.
Posted by: Tony at November 8, 2006 09:50 PM
Unfortunately Paine was and only could be referring to the current govt of his time. I am certain he had no idea of the kind of massive bureaucracy now.
Posted by: Erik at November 11, 2006 05:47 PM