Incompetent and gutless as Reid and Pelosi are, not every Democratic failure in Congress is their fault. The players on the field have to take some of the blame.
I’ve watched countless hours of C-SPAN ‘s House and Senate coverage. When the Republicans were in charge, my general reaction was usually Just wait till WE get to run the place again! We’ll show them how it’s done!
Now that the state of the union is a little dicey, and effective legislators are in demand as never before, things look different. Although rank-and-file Democrats aren’t saddled–like Republicans--with having to defend a completely discredited politico-economic ideology, few seem ready to provide alternative solutions. Indeed, some of them are just as small-minded, parochial, and poorly informed as the most risibly idiotic wingnut. And can we please do away with the five-minute opening statements preceding House committee hearings? The Congressional dumbness level would be instantly lowered, and they could cut down on bathroom breaks.
The coaches are responsible for only so much. It’s time for the players to step it up.
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