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A War of Attrition : Finding the Middle Ground

Everyone in office can agree we need to compromise, but which side will have to comprimise? The sad fact of life is which ever side does find the middle ground will feel the pain come election season. So will anyone risk reelection for compromise? Not likely. In an article today, The Washington Post did an story about the Don't Ask Don't Tell policy, and how it could split the republicans. Those who are not going for reelection might vote for it to support GOPround ( the gay rights organization within the republican party). With compromise being the dirt crime of our decade, will there be any change possible in our future without one party completely taking over?

Very big problems are coming to America in 2011 and we will have to deal with them. With the republicans now controlling more of the legislature, they will have to work with Democratics to tackle the main issues below.

1. High unemployment
2. Reducing the deficit
3. Increase the pace of economic recovery
4. Cutting back in government services

Will the Democratics and Republicans be able to work together in time to fight the decline of our great nation? Or will inaction be the death stroke that sends American in a downwards spiral to our eventual demise as a world power?

Burning Bridges: The Next Two Years

What will come of this "Red Wave" that we got this election cycle? Will the republicans in office be able to finally move our nation in a better direction or will party politics win out in the end. The easiest way to summarize the outcome of the election is a quote from one of my favorite political authors Eric Hoffer.

"The game of history is usually played by the best and the worst over the heads of the majority in the middle."-Eric Hoffer

This election brought about some major changes in our government. The Republicans now control the House, and had major gains all throughout the country.  With the high voter discontent, and an unpopular presentational administration, its not surprising that change came. The actions of the Tea Party also greatly helped this transition along. But this election had unseen consequences some of which will greatly effect the climate of American politics to come.

The lefts reaction to the Tea Party demands drove the left farther left. The Tea Party candidates also drove the right more right. So we had DINO's ( Democrats in name only) and RINO's ( Republicans in name only) pushed out of office all across the board. Ironically in American politics great power comes in the ability to compromise.  With the removal of the moderates there are very few bridges to unite the parties. So odds are we will have more party politics then compromise. I would be shocked to see any really change come from this electorate, 2011 will be a years of strong arm politics, and posturing for the 2012 election cycle. I wonder who the party of NO will be this time around?

On the state level our new elected officals in Washington state will start having to make cuts. All the tax initiatives failed, and cuts will have to be made. So the question arises to whom will the axe fall? Like most things in life only time will tell, and that times draws near.

Obama's Revelations

"Yesterdays vote confirms what i have heard from across America. People are frustrated, deeply frustrated, with the pace of recovery and the opportunity for there children and grand children"- Obama

We Can't all be Winners : Election recap

 

With a six pack siting next to me and a bowl of chips in hand, yesterday's election felt more like the Superbowl then an election. My family and I had out our laptops while watching the news, eagerly awaiting the results of this years elections. Whenever our candidate pulled ahead a cheer would erupt. When they fell behind another swig if my Samuel Adams Winter Ale was sure to follow. By the end of the night, most of the results were in, and just like on the Superbowl the post game began. For those that haven't heard the results here is what happened.

Income tax failed  (1-1098)

Initiative 1100 concerns liquor (beer, wine and spirits) 

is 2 points behind so it could change

Imitative1105 failed ( The Costco version for the beer, wine and spirits) 

2010 US election results

Democrat

|

Republican

US House

185 seats

239 seats

US Senate

51 seats*

46 seats

WA US Senate

(62% reporting)

50% Murray

50% Rossi

For more information go to Washington State Election Result Page 

The final results for some of the measures are still coming in and with Dinno and Murry most likely going to a recount. Nationally the Republicans retook the house, but not the senate. Overall there is a pretty balance spread of Republicans and Democrats nationally. Which will either bring about a fair and balance government (not likely) or a deeply divided government (realistic outcome).

When the night came to an end, the result gave me comfort that the our nation is headed in a better direction. It wasn't the radical change i had hoped for but it was progress. I cant wait for overtime! Lets get ready for a Washington State favorite past time, the recount....    

Check my blog later tomorrow for a more in depth look at were our nation is going.

The Future is Nigh

"... The Senate race in Washington,... could be the state that delivers a Republican majority to the upper chamber."-Washington Post

Tonight the election ends in Washington state. The mailed in ballots will be counted and a new leader and a new direction will decided. With a record turnout this midterm election, many people are tentatively waiting on the outcome of this election. If Dino Rossi wins the republicans could retake the senate, thus redirecting the path of our nation.
With issues like Cap & Trade and the Health Care bill still  being fought over much will be decide by the make up of the senate. With deficits rising, and government programs coming up short on funding, programs will have to be cut. Those who we put into office this election cycle will decide which programs to cut, and to whom the tax payer's money will go. Regardless of the outcome of this election many worry about the future of our nation, and many questions have been raised about our future leaders.

With the election and government being a partisan as it is, the question arises if the democrats lose the senate and the house will they find a middle ground or will be thrown into a political grid lock?

With the internal purging of moderate republicans and moderate democratic this election system, will there be members of congress that can bridge the gap?  Or will the democrats try to hold the republicans hostage with their no votes in the same way the republicans did after Obama's election?

Will our leaders be the guiding light to the future of the America? Or the catalysts for its slow demise?