The Constitution group (community, drive)

[myata]

It seems to be clear that extreme partisanship is not good for the country and the citizens, whatever colors it painted in. I want to propose a path to a possible way out, imperfect and fragile as it is: the Constitution group of representatives, and the citizens.

No major change is required. All can run as it does now. Only, the representatives who are interested and can support policies and decisions in the interests of all citizens, not in speeches and on paper but in the reality, regardless of stripe and affiliation agree on two (only) rules:

- They can meet and talk to each other; and

- In any situation that requires competent and responsible decision, they commit to attempt, genuinely and sincerely, to seek a solution in the interests of the country that can be supported by the majority of the group, regardless of affiliation, etc. As it was thought and intended by the founding fathers.

Only these two. They do not have to renege on and reject their principles and traditions; to give in or collaborate with the opponent; nothing like that. Only an open conversation and honest consideration, nothing more.

If, having tried their best they could not find a solution or at least outline possible directions to it, nothing is lost and they can go their separate ways.

But if they manage to find it, they agree to bring it back to their respective caucuses as an alternative to unproductive partisanship. Look, we thought about it together and here's a possible way out. Why wouldn't you try it as well?

Nothing lost but just maybe it could point a way out of this sickening to numbness partisan game. With each revolution it brings the democracy closer to the state of chaos and decay.

Edited October 14, 2023 by myata

[Rebound]

Yes, of course compromise isn’t merely a good idea, it is the intended purpose of a Constitutional democratic republic of 330 million people.  

[Deluge]

17 hours ago, myata said:

It seems to be clear that extreme partisanship is not good for the country and the citizens, whatever colors it painted in. I want to propose a path to a possible way out, imperfect and fragile as it is: the Constitution group of representatives, and the citizens.

No major change is required. All can run as it does now. Only, the representatives who are interested and can support policies and decisions in the interests of all citizens, not in speeches and on paper but in the reality, regardless of stripe and affiliation agree on two (only) rules:

- They can meet and talk to each other; and

- In any situation that requires competent and responsible decision, they commit to attempt, genuinely and sincerely, to seek a solution in the interests of the country that can be supported by the majority of the group, regardless of affiliation, etc. As it was thought and intended by the founding fathers.

Only these two. They do not have to renege on and reject their principles and traditions; to give in or collaborate with the opponent; nothing like that. Only an open conversation and honest consideration, nothing more.

If, having tried their best they could not find a solution or at least outline possible directions to it, nothing is lost and they can go their separate ways.

But if they manage to find it, they agree to bring it back to their respective caucuses as an alternative to unproductive partisanship. Look, we thought about it together and here's a possible way out. Why wouldn't you try it as well?

Nothing lost but just maybe it could point a way out of this sickening to numbness partisan game. With each revolution it brings the democracy closer to the state of chaos and decay.

Self sufficiency is the only way out at this point. If you're not prepared for when the shit hits the fan, you better get ready.